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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-05-03, Page 10. r, PAGE 14--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAN TPtfusDAY. MAY 3, 1973 The first pre -season race of the 1973 season will be held by the Goderich Sailing Club from Snug Harbair,dn Sunday afternoon. Sailors are presently engaged in their fast minute rush to prepare their boats for the water and many boats have been put In the water during the past week. The Sailing Club say they are looking forward to their most active season ever this year. (staff photo) Commodore Watts outlines history of Sailing Club BY DR. MIKE WATTS (COMMODORE, GODERICH SAILING CLUB) It was in the summer of 1970 . that sailing small boats for pleasure really became popular in Goderich. Prior to this a small number of people had of course enjoyed crui'§ing in local waters, and sailing clubs had long been established at other ports along Lake. Huron's., eastern shore. In Goderich in 1970. ,;two events took place •that were to lay the foundation for the for- thcoming surge of local interest in sailing boats. The first was that three local men — Bert Corbett, Harold Jeffrey and George Robertson -- decided to build a number of small sailing boats to form the nucleus of a future club. The design they chose was the "Fireball" a 16 foot .long racing dinghy which provided -exciting sailing at relatively low cost, five of these boats were built and raced in the informal series of races held that summer. The second event was that George Robertson opened Huron 'Marine, his sail boat shop and store ` on . 1 R 5, providing boats and equipment for local sailors. Interest continued to in- crease with informal meetings and sailing films during the winterof 1970/71, so that by the summer of '71 a full racing programme was in swing., Paul Carroll donated the Reeve's cup for the best overall sailboat performance, and a full weekend regatta was, held for the Fireball Class dinghies, with competitions travelling to Goderich from Hamilton and Toronto. By the summer of '72 the club had expanded to around 40 members. Further trophies were presented to the club, in- cluding a Fireball Cup from Dave Gower and a Daysailor Class Cup from John Jeffrey and Son. Again a very successful Fireball regatta was organized by Harold Jeffrey, and Goderich boats and sailors competed in the Canada Trust Ctfp, sailed out of Grand Bend that July. At this time two new regattas made -their ap- pearance—the Dominion -Roads Regatta to August and the Roundup Regatta in Septem- ber,‘ providing some very ex- citing sailing, and trophies • were pftesented by D.R.M.CO. and by Huron Marine respec- tively. By the " end of the summer, club members were venturing further afield. Bert Corbett set sail for the Caribbean in his home — bciilt concrete boat :'Valkyrie II", and Fred Fester in "Taurus'' set sail for Florida. Other club .members had been ,touring the North Chan- nel, and the dinghy sailors had competed in races at Fanshawe Lake and Georgian Bay. In the Fall of '72 the club, originally loosely known as the Bluewater Sailing Club, adop- ted the official title of• the Goderich Sailing Club and became fully organized with a formal constitution and a „full executive. Through the winter of '72/'73 regular monthly meetings were held at 'the Maitland Country Club, and in addition to films and discussions two very suc- cessful half-day seminars on racing and- sailing --topics -were held, followed by equally suc- •cessful -„social evenings. The club also had a most enjoyable illustrated talk ' from, Don Salter of Bayfield on his trans- Atlantic voyage. Apart from enjoying sailing, one of the functions of the Goderich Sailing Club is to in- troduce other people, young and old, to the sport in a safe and enjoyable way. The club has been extremely fortunate this year in having donated to it four small sailing boats for training purposes. These boats de themselves of interest, being Goderich designed and _.....'Oerich produced. Theiare the 2 feet long "mini -mac” boats from the Rosny Corporation Ltd. and are single-sail"e�`It ,' un- sinkable, fibreglas dinghies. These boats have been donated by John Sully, by Bruce Sully and by George Robertson, the fourth one join- tly by Goderich Manufacturing Co., Upper Lakes Shipping, Goderich Elevator and Transit Co. and Domtar Chemicals. It is hoped to have a full week's "learning to sail" school using these boats sometime in July, and the club is working on arrangements for their supervised use at other times. This week marks the end of the Winter season, and the last of the present series of Thur- sday night meetings at the Maitland Country -Club will he held tonight at 8:00 p.m. Next Sunday, May 5, the club hopes to hold its first race of the summer season, and there is a full `summer racing programme including future Fireball, Dominion Roads and Rounding Regattas, and 'the 'Canada Trust Cup Race will be sailed between Bayfield -and Goderich this year. A new trophy, the Cruising Class Cup, has been donated to the club by Northstar Boats of Centralia, so that now each class of boat has its own trophy. Many new boats will be on the a scene this summer, in- cluding potentially 12 Fireballs„ several new_ cruising_ keelboats, and olympic 470, an International 505 and a Soling. The object of the Goderich Sailing Club is, according to its constitution, to promote and develop the sport of sailing in the Goderich area. The club is nbt just for those people who own boats, nor is it just for sailors who want to race. It is open to anyone of any age who is in any way interested ib sailing, and new members are very very welcome. - Mr. Toad, in Kenneth Grahame's story of the Wind in the Willows, said "Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." Well, a large number of people in Goderich would agree with him — why not come along and join them? Sailing is in! 1' Just 20 more need Sailing school just about possible If Recreation Director Mike Dymond can round up another 20 interested persons Goderich will have a special five day sailing instruction school sometime during the months of July or August. The On,I rio Sailing Association's instruction program is being put on wheels this summer and if enough people are interested Mr. Dymond says arrangements. can be made to have it visit Goderich. Benson and Hedges (Canada) Ltd., the tobacco company, is underwriting the cost of four mobile sailing schools which will tour the province during June , July and August. The largest part of the $50,000 budget will come from the Ontario Governments sport and recreation branch which will provide salaries and meal and travel expenses for the in- structors. About one third of the total . The plan is to furnish. four vans with living accom- modation for two instructors each, a crash boat ar d, a trailer carrying five sailats and their equipment. Each mobile school will be allocated 12 Ontario municipalities to visit between June 4 and August 31. A unit will ,stay in town for five days and run three, three hour programs, each day teaching the basics of sailing. There will be morning sessions an after- noon session and an evening session. Even if the school -does not come to Goderich, because the minimum of 60 persons can not be gathered, Mr. Dymond ex- " plains that through the co- operation of the local Sailing Club some course would still be offered. Pre -registration to date has shown the interest of 13 adults and 25 juniors (those under 18 years of age). Since those figures were drawn up however Gocierich,yoihs in OraIFrench contest Oral French speaking contests were held at South Huron District High School for Huron last week with students from all the Secondary Schools in the County taking part. Those taking top honors were, left to right, John Denlaw, Wingham, Jimmy, .the Ward E. budgie, at the Goderich Psychiatric Hospital,'has gone to his last reward but he will not be easily forgotten by ,patients and staff, Alike at the hospital. According to those -who worked where Jimmy made his home - the bird was among_ the friendliest budgies ever and was much loved by the patients. Shown in the photo Jimmy sleeps:on the hand of a patient, one of his favorite pastimes. Tho patient holding Jimmy was particularly attached to the little bird and .Jimmy showed every ••indication of being just as attached to the resident. Shortly after Jimmy's{, death his close friend also passed away. — Jimmy was laid to rest on the grounds of the hospital and his grave marked so all could recall the little feathered friend. Jamie'McEwan, Wingham, Rob Shrier, Goderich, Larry York, Goderich, Cathy, Dejong,„South Huron, Ben Miltenberg, Wingham, Tony Kyle,South Huron. and Chris Cann, South Huron. Exeter T.A. photo. rq. Mr. Dymond said he hes number of phone calla people seeking further 'nation and is hopeful d final registration then , 60 persons or more will up. Those wishing to re the program are urge tact the Recreation Dir. office. at 524-8373 as 500 possible so the direr arrange dates for the ., visit. Registration for published in the Sigma nal Jack's Jottings ,,, Continued from page 3 retaining walls, dikes, ho waters and other struct designed for the rehabilita and protection of property water where shores have damaged or eroded by elements. James So Minister of Government vices, said it will also inc repairs to any building or structure damaged by h water levels, ice or erosion the shore. Ontario is going to step the protection its citizens against snoopers who gather formation for personal or purposes. The bill-introdu by Hon. John Clements require all investigators consumer reporting agencies be registered by the Gov ment. It will make age send out corrections to customers if the contents of file are shown' to be a The public will have then to sue for damages if they -been harmed by the conte Clement said the inttodu of this bill would lead tohi ''''stantl'ards of conduct in area. 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