IAN BRUCE INDUCTED INTO THE QUEBEC SAILING HALL OF FAME

At the Quebec Sailing Federation Gala, held in Poine-Claire on October 24th, Ian Bruce became the first member to be inducted into the Quebec Sailing Hall of Fame. This gesture recognized his exceptional contribution to the development and promotion of sailing, not only in Quebec but also on the international scene.



QUEBEC SAILING MÉRITES 2009 AWARDS

The Quebec Sailing Federation nominating committee is proud to present this year’s winners:

André-Dionne Trophy (Volunteer of the Year)
To recognize a member who has contributed to the betterment of sailing in Quebec.

Nominations:

• René Dallaire
  
• Roy Folland
  
• Daniel Guénette
  
• Claire Lemieux
  
  Winner:
  
• Claire Lemieux
  Mrs. Lemieux is dedicated to promoting and developing sailing in Québec. Her involvement with the Blanchons sailing school cannot be measured and many are those who have had the pleasure of being introduced to the world of sailing through her work. She stands out because she is efficient and most importantly because she never counts the many hours spent helping people who are interested in sailing.

Nominations:

• Martin Lefebvre
  
• Florence Pépin-Delhaes
  
• Martin Robitaille
  
  Winner:
  
• Martin Lefebvre
  Martin Lefebvre was one of the top 29er sailors over the past 2 years finishing 2nd in the Canada Games Trials to the Chouinard Brothers. Looking for a new challenge, Martin went in a new direction with an RSX program. In one of the most demanding classes in the world of sailing Martin has shown the dedication and perseverance that is needed to succeed, but as the type of role model our younger sailors need. After the unrelenting effort Martin shown this summer, we are looking forward to news of his winter campaign.

Winner:

• Pat Patterson
  Pat is a National level race officer. This year he worked at the Canada Games in PEI, CORK, Laser 28 Championships, Etchells Canadian Championships, many Hudson Yacht Club races, and was the Principle Race Officer at FruitBowl. He is passionate about race management. He is knowledgeable, consistent, and always reliable.
  

Nominations:

• Nicole Bastet
  
• Laurent-David Beaulieu
  
• Bryce Durafourt
  
• Maxime Fecteau
  
  Winner:
  
• Nicole Bastet
  As single-handed race team coach for Pointe-Claire Yacht club, Nicole started this sailing season with 7 first-time radial sailors, athletes from various racing backgrounds. She has since done an excellent job selecting regattas and helping them set goals for the season. Her athletes have improved leaps and bounds, obtaining top results over the course of the year. Furthermore, Nicole is encouraging her athletes to train over the winter and follow the regatta circuit in Florida, while maintaining proper balance with school. Nicole’s devotion to the sport and the way she has inspired her athletes this summer should be recognized.

Nominations:

• Club de voile Saguenay
  
• École de voile du Yacht Club de Québec
  
• École de Croisière Mercator
  
• Formation Nautique Québec
  
• Hudson Yacht Club
  
• Pointe-Claire Yacht Club
  
  Winner:
  
• Hudson Yacht Club
  This is the 100 anniversary of the Hudson Club. Hudson hosted a number of major regattas: The Etchell Canadian Championship, The Soling 1 meter Canadian Championship, The J24 Canadian Championship, Fruitbowl , Labor Day regatta. Any one regatta would be outstanding on its own. All 5 required strong leadership and the support of many many volunteers. By any measure all regattas were a tremendous success; great sponsorship, great organization and leadership, participation by over 100 volunteers, excellent race management on the water, great participation from numerous yachts clubs from Canada and the US.

Winner:

• Course Jacques-Cartier
  On July 24, 25 and 26 of this year, 96 sailboats, departing from New-Richmond, Cap-à-l’Aigle, Iles-de-la-Madeleine and Matane, or having joined the group at l’Anse-à-Beaufils, assembled in the Gaspé Bay. This was an opportunity to celebrate the 475th anniversary of Jacques Cartier's arrival, in a nautical way, with sailors from all of Quebec and Acadia. The 2009 Course Jacques-Cartier was in fact a major part of this celebration. The Course Jacques-Cartier 2009 has won due to the large scale of the event and also because of the originality required to attract four flotillas departing from all over maritime Quebec, in order to meet and race in one place. Also, the Course Jacques-Cartier 2009 has been the center of much media coverage. It was the topic of consistent chronicles on the show Magazine de la mer (Radio-Canada) during the 2009 winter and spring, of radiophonic interviews, airing on various general media or those specialized in Montreal sport. Even in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, a daily chronicle on Radio-Canada was broadcasted live from the sailboat of the event organisor.

Nominations:

• Pierre-Alexandre Doyon
  
• Victor Sullivan
  
• Frédérique Tougas
  
• Justin Vittecoq
  
  Winner:
  
• Justin Vittecoq
  In his second year on the Hudson Yacht Club Opti Race Team, 9-year old Justin has sailed to the top of the fleet with a busy summer of regional, national and international regattas (and sailing in winds up to 30 knots!) Proud highlights for Justin were a 3rd (1st White) at the Quebec Championship and a 1st White at the Canadian Optimist Championships in Victoria, BC. At the New England Championships in Newport, RI, Justin experienced large fleet sailing (over 320 boats at this event!) and finished an impressive 4th in the White fleet. Justin’s success continues with his national team qualification – he will be on the Canadian Opti Team in 2010! Hudson Yacht Club honoured this talented young athlete with the prestigious Chris McDermott Memorial Award, which acknowledges strength of spirit and commitment to the sport of Junior Sailing.

Nominations:

• Phénix Beaudoin-Cloutier
  
• Olivier Lavallée-Corbeil
  
• Virginie Lavallée-Corbeil
  
• Francis Pépin-Delhaes
  
• Dominic Racine
  
• Martin Robitaille
  
  Winner:
  
• Dominic Racine
  Dominic is a young laser sailor who is appreciated by everyone. Discreet and thoughtful, he is always ready to help and share his knowledge with his other members of the team. His positive attitude is contagious and his calmness spreads to everyone. He is attentive, disciplined, organized... in short, everyone likes Dominic.

Nominations:

• Chanel Beaudoin-Cloutier
  
• Eric Chouinard
  
• Alex Chouinard
  
• Maxime Gagnon
  
• Lauren Laventure
  
• Emilie Tsang
  
  Winners:
  
• Lauren Laventure et Emilie Tsang
  Lauren is not new to Elite level Sailing. Having completed successful Optimist career Lauren took some time off from the sport. After Receiving a call from Canada Games trials winner Emily Tsang to join her in a run for the Canada Games Lauren did not give it a second thought and returned to her favorite sport. The Dynamic Team put together an intensive training program consisting of both early morning and late evening training sessions. Their hard work not only made for great role Models to the young sailors at PCYC it earned them a memorable showing at the Canada Summer Games with a Bronze finish. This has propelled them into a full on program with goals of representing Canada at the next 29er Worlds and more.

Winner:

• Robert Patenaude
  M. Patenaude won the 2009 solo race in Newport Bermuda. He is not only the first Quebecker to do so, but also the first Canadian to win this prestigious race, despite being hit by a whale and having a broken rudder.
  
  Furthermore, Robert Patenaude, who is a doctor and a cancer survivor, used his participation in this race to fundraise for the IRIC. The capaign, called Persévérance, raised $177 605 in donations, which go towards the support and training of the new researchers at this institute, whose mission is to cure cancer.

INVITATION AUX NAVIGATEURS DU RETOUR AUX SOURCES

Une famille de Montréal prend une année sabbatique, pour naviguer sur l’Atlantique.

Dans le cadre du 400 ième anniversaire de la ville de Québec et du « Retour aux Sources », Judith Grondin et Marc Chagnon et leurs trois jeunes enfants à bord ‘Malik’ ont largué les amarres le 6 juillet 2008 pour se rendre à Larochelle en France.

La petite famille a par la suite navigué vers le nord de l’Afrique pour retraverser l’Atlantique vers les Caraïbes.

Le premier juillet 2009, ils rentraient à la maison sains et saufs avec tout un bagage d’expériences.

On vous invite à venir assister à leur présentation au Lord Reading Yacht Club.

www.lryc.com, le lundi 14 décembre à 19 :00 heures.

Coût : $10.00 par personne
Un Vin et Fromage sera servi

R.S.V.P: westislandsquadron.com@gmail.com
Richard Larivière


Le projet *Mets les voiles sur ton avenir!*.

Ce projet est une initiative de persévérance scolaire menée par le Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Bourassa-Sauvé (CJE) en partenariat avec l’école Amos et la CS de la Pointe-de-l’Île. Les ateliers s’étaleront de février à mai 2010 avec comme point culminant un périple de trois jours en voilier sur le Fjord du Saguenay en collaboration avec l’école de voile Damacha Yachting.

Les sept (7) participants ciblés par les intervenants de l’école d’Amos, doivent être âgés de 16 ou 17 ans, habiter Montréal-Nord et présenter des problématiques sur le plan de la motivation scolaire.

Accompagnés par un conseiller en emploi du CJE, le conseiller en orientation de l’école Amos et guidés par la capitaine du bateau, Marie-Emmanuelle Côté qui donnera une formation au moyen de trois (3) rencontres de trois (3) heures chacune, les jeunes participeront à toutes les étapes de navigation au cours desquelles chacun des jeunes sera tributaire des autres. Le séjour en voilier (3 jours) sera l’aboutissement de ce projet visant à prévenir le décrochage scolaire.

C’est donc dire que la formation est un moyen efficace pour stimuler la motivation et l’investissement personnel de chacun dans le projet et il vise à travailler l’estime et la connaissance de soi.

Pour plus d’informations sur ce projet, vous pouvez contacter
mmilhomme@cjebourassasauve.com
Rond-Point jeunesse au travail/ Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Bourassa-Sauvé
Courriel : emploi@cjebourassasauve.com


Do you have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card?

Since September 15th 2009, all pleasure craft operators are required to have their pleasure craft operator card on them while they are operating a motorized boat. There is no exception to this federal law.
Operating a power-driven pleasure craft without the required Pleasure Craft Operator Card = a fine of $250
For more information, contact your nearest sailing school or refer to the site: http://www.boatingsafety.gc.ca



PLAN DE DÉVELOPPEMENT DE LA PRATIQUE SPORTIVE 2009-2013
(English will follws soon)
La Fédération de voile du Québec vous propose le plan de développement de la pratique sportive 2009-2013. Ce plan a pour but de faire le point, d'évaluer nos besoins, d'établir nos priorités et de mettre en marche un plan d'action.

Pour de plus amples informations sur le plan de développement de la pratique sportive: Plan de développement de la pratique sportive.pdf

MY INSTRUCTOR FILE

It is the instructor's responsibility to ensure that his or her file is up to date, in order to be able to teach sailing. If you are not sure of the status of your instructor file, you can access it by visiting:

section members.sailing.ca

In your account, you will be able to:
-check if your prerequisites are up to date;
-pay your annual dues;
-change your personal information;
-etc;

LTC Instructors
Please note that:
1- The CYA no longer require you to renew your RCR certification annually but every three (3) years.
2- You are now required to have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

For more information: Pre-requisites Table



ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT MODEL

The Quebec Sailing Federation presents the Long-term Athlete Development Model (LTADM) for sailing. This model, which has basic principals similar to those of the previous one, highlights the FVQ's approach to athlete development and is a tool for effective planning for clubs, coaches and athletes.

For more informations: Modèle.pdf

For more information on the athlete identification critera: www.voile.qc.ca/AN/equipeQc/criteres/criteres.html

COURS THÉORIQUES EN NAVIGATION CÔTIÈRE, HIVER 2010, VOILE MER ET MONDE

Bien se préparer pour mieux naviguer

L'école de navigation à voile Mer et Monde offre depuis 1997 une formation théorique en navigation de plaisance et donnera à nouveau le cours de Navigation côtière 1 (niveau débutant) et le cours de Navigation côtière 2 (niveau avancé) à compter du 12 janvier prochain.


Les activités se dérouleront au collège Lionel-Groulx, 100 rue Duquet, à Sainte-Thérèse, les mardis (NC1) ou mercredis (NC2), de 19 à 22 heures, du mardi 12 janvier au mercredi 31 mars.

Aussi offerts chez VMM : GPS et VHF.

La période d’inscription est maintenant ouverte.

Les plaisanciers qui désirent suivre un cours théorique en navigation côtière en vue de préparer leur prochaine saison de voile ou dans l'espoir d'une certification plus officielle devraient s'inscrire sans tarder, car le nombre de places est limité.

On trouvera le contenu et l’horaire détaillé des cours à l’adresse suivante :

http://pages.videotron.com/ecolevmm/courstheoriques.htm.

Pour toute information supplémentaire ou pour s’inscrire, il faut communiquer avec:

Voile Mer et Monde par téléphone, au 450-435-8344, ou par courriel.

Yvon Dubeau, instructeur 450-435-8344 Voile Mer et Monde v.m.m@videotron.ca



COASTAL NAVIGATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM

Formation Nautique Québec offers you complete nautical training programmes.

Our training programs are offered in Quebec City and Longueuil.

We will also travel in your neighbourhoods or marinas for training programs as requested.

- Coastal Navigation
- Diesel Mechanic
- Outboard Motor
- VHF/ASN (Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate)
- Pleasure craft operator card (Spark Start)
- Electricity
- Navigation Software
- Weather forecast
- GPS, radar and interfacing
- Seamanship
- Preparation for cruising in the South
- Preparation for an Atlantic crossing

The calendar of courses is available at www.formationnautiquequebec.com

We also offer a section of instructor's training.

Beginning in September, we will offer a new program permitting those who desire pursuing their passion for cruising, to obtain the necessary knowledge for attaining their cruising instructor’s certification accredited by the Quebec Sailing Federation and the Canadian Yachting Association.

Formation Nautique Québec
1173, boulevard Charest Ouest, bureau 300-6 Québec (Québec) G1N 2C9
Téléphone: 418-683-8815
Info@formationnautiquequebec.com
www.formationnautiquequebec.com

COURS DE MÉCANIQUE DIESEL - ÉCOLE DE VOILE PREMIER VENT

Formation exclusivement pratique (24 heures en atelier avec moteurs diesel marins).
Au programme:
- programme d'entretien et vérifications (système d'injection, refroidissement, électrique)
- simulations de pannes et dépannage
- modification et amélioration de système
- hivernage complet

Une nouvelle session chaque mois. Pour plus de détails:

www.premiervent.ca ou 514-268-7788