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Star Worlds

Ross MacDonald (boat 91) is sailing in another Star Worlds, this time in Miami from April 7 to 18th.
He is sitting in 6th place with plenty of time to strike gold .

Hunter Lowden and Jr Advisor, Brett Wilson (boat 70) are competing in their first worlds and are doing respectable in 43th.

Go to the web site and check it out , lots of ex laser sailors in the event, including Robert Scheidt, (boat 55), last years world champion.

Go Ross, Hunter and Brett!

Training Today

Jen Spalding, our new full time Laser Coach, was out in a Laser today, (which is a great way to work with the team on technique).

We had another big group out today, 19 was my count again but with a few faces we haven't seen for most of the winter.

Adrian , Gina and Alex N were out as well as most of the new recruits like Tony, Alberto and Gabe .

Everyone had good moments as we did a number of pursuit style races, with the slower boats starting first.

We eventually worked our way well out to Spanish Banks , then had a low sail home as the wind went light.

Jen's having meetings with those thinking of doing the Canadian Youth Champs in Halifax in August.

Jen has been a great asset to the Laser Team already since starting a month ago!

Al

Spring Training

The weather finally seems spring like


We had a big group out training tonight, (19).

We did starts with all the boats on the line at the same time then windward marks of variing lenght for the 4.7 , Radial and the Standard rigs.

Race Team update

The team is getting geared up for the spring sailing season.
Royal Van will be hosting Kitten Cup from April 26-27th, and after that the race team will be heading over to Victoria for the Spring Dinghy Champs.

We have ordered a bunch of new sailing gear from Rooster Sailing, which will be printed with the Royal Van race team logo. All the sailors are really looking forward to that!
We are also in the process of getting team wear, RoyalVanRacing tshirts and jackets for off the water.

We are also happy to welcome back Tamara the fitness training. She is doing monday night sessions with the team from 5-630pm.

Rosa

A great waitress that helps the team in the Patio Lounge thru out the week.

Thanks for all your hard work!

The New Tow Truck

Royal Van Race Team recently purchased a GMC 2500 Diesel Truck to pull our big Laser trailer. We would like to thank the Corinthian Fund for all of their support as well as the sailing director, James McDonald, for his hard work putting together the proposal and of course the Finance Committee.

The truck pulled the trailer to San Diego and we are really pleased with it. All the features such as the navigation system were invaluable. The truck has been outfitted with logos provided by Gord Gemmel Custom Graphics and Design.

Diego Reyes sailed fast thru out the Mids West regatta to finish 3rd overall, nice work!

Al Clark

Midwinters West 2008 results

The Midwinters were held at Mission Bay Yacht Club, in San Diego over the past weekend.

It was a great event for all the sailors of the Royal Van race team.

Congratulations to Luke Ramsay on winning the event by 25 points!
Al Clark placed 3rd overall, 1st place master.

To see a full list of results, http://www.mbyc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=347&Itemid=51

Sping Break Training Pictures

Here are some pictures from the spring break training camp.