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As you know we've been trying to get our Spring Season up and running. COVID and staffing have proven challenging.  We were ready to begin our season when the 'circuit breaker' was announced.  Though sailing was not banned, we felt it was not the right message to send on the almost the same day as Dr Henry's announcement. We feel that we are ready now to start up.  The first session will be Saturday April 17 1100-1400. 

The annual renewal drive is underway.  You should be receiving e-mails from the club explaining how it's going to take place. We are always trying to simplify and find efficiencies and we are respecting physical distancing and reducing contact as best we can - the process for renewal is outlined below:

Racing/Cruising updates:

Greetings sailors, I'd like to take some time to update everyone on a few matters that apply to all sailors.

Based on the the news release from BC Sailing and the directives of our Public Health Officer we have CANCELLED racing at CFSA until further notice. Same household members only should be on boats during this time. Long distance race Gear Buster and Round Race Rocks may be rescheduled. Please stay tuned for further updates.

https://bcsailing.bc.ca/2020/11/bc-sailing-position-statement-on-keelboa...

Regards,

Leslie Basham

Fleet Captain

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Payments for CFSA membership.

- Waivers need to be sent to RecreationCPAC@forces.gc.ca prior to calling with payment. PSP keep a list for everyone who has emailed the waivers in. Please ensure to include waivers for everyone mentioned on the invoice.

- If there are errors or questions concerning your invoice please contact membership (at) cfsaesq (dot) ca

Phone or in person payments contact PSP at C-Pac Colwood 250-363-1009 (1000 - 1600 Monday - Friday)

Please visit the Racing Page.  The club sailing instructions for keelboat PHRF racing (series and Long Distance) have been updated for 2020.

There is a lot of activity in Esquimalt Harbour these days.  Please contact QHM Ops on VHF Ch 10 before departing, entering the harbour, diving or starting your engine.

In the CFSA Marina water lot there will be increased activity as environmental surveys are conducted there over the next month or more: You can expect:

The following is a messge from the Queen's Harbourmaster for Esquimalt Harbour:

As a result of the increased level of activity in the Harbour and the need to coordinate safe operations, the current 7 knot speed restriction has been reviewed and a new one will be promulgated by message shortly.  The attached chart shows the new speed zones and is forwarded to you for dissemination within your lines to all users. 

E-mails are sent to CFSA members list generated by registering on the CFSA website.  To receive messages members need to be signed up to the CFSA website in order to be put on the list.  If you received some, but not all e-mails, it is possible the messages have been intercepted by your spam/junk mail filter. If you've received none of these notices, then you probably have not signed up.  If you're having difficulties you may need to e-mail the web administrator:  webadministrator(at)cfsaesq.ca