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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-04-26, Page 12PAGE 12 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1979 Barry Schnurr and Spike Boston of Sarnia, representatives of the Midget Ocean Racing Class (MORC) Association explained the formulas of boat measuring and handicapping to a group of interested sailors at a sailing seminar sponsored by the Goderich Sailing Club, Saturday. Steve Killing, a member of the crew aboard, Evergreen, the winner of the Canada's Cup race, also made a presentation to the group. (photo by Dave Sykes) SPORTS P, Everree; crew spe ks t sailin In response to a growing interest in competitive sailing in this area, the Goderich Sailing Club held a Sailing Seminar here last Saturday afternoon. The event was attended by 35 very keen sailors from Goderich, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Bayfield and Stratford. Richard Storer, a prominent sail maker from the Barrie area spoke first to the group, letting them in on on some of the finer points of sail shape and trim, and describing some of the more recent innovations in sail manufacture to produce higher boat speeds. Barry Schnurr and Spike Boston from Sarnia, representing the Midget Ocean Racing Class (MORC) association explained the intricacies of boat measuring and han- dicapping. Such measuring is a requirement for boats in the MORC class to ensure equivalent handicapping formulae for thevarious types of boats in a given race. The highlight of the afternoon was a talk and slide presentation by young Steve Killing. Steve was a member of the Evergreen crew, last year's Canada's Cup champion. Steve is also the chief boat designer for C and C Yachts, and played a prominent part in the over-all design of the Evergreen. He let us in on many of the design details of the boat, and with the aid of his ex- 'cellent slides, explained some of the reasons why Evergreen is presently the fastest two-tonner in the North American Continent. The 000s and aaas that were heard from the audience were an in- dication of just how much they appreciated the skill and ingenuitythat went into this classy racing machine ! Goderich Sailing Club Commodore, Ken Dawson, and the Race Committee Chairman, Paul Parsons organized the seminar, and even Trout season opens this Saturday Fisherman in the area who have anxiously awaited the opening of the trout season this Saturday have good reason to be optimistic. In fact this could be one of the best seasons for trout fishingin recent years. In the Huron -Perth area, streams and rivers have good runs that have been augmented by the Ministry of Natural Resources. . Ministry officials have been adding stock to rivers, °streams and ponds in 7'ullarton, Brad Armstrong of the Lakeport Steel Bantams was the recipient of the Phil Evans Memorial Trophy at the Goderich Minor Hockey, Association annual banquet, Wednesday. The trophy is awarded annually to the most improved player in the hockey system who best combines talent, dedication and at- titude, (photo by Dave Sykes) Fitness testing coming again to Goderich If lack of activity during the winter months has taken its toll on your body and added a few excess inches to the midsection then it's time to tone up. Last year the Fitness Van of the fitness Ontario program visited Goderich for a brief period testing individuals for their level of fitness. The program was not able to accomodate all that were interested and will make a return visit to the area in June. The Fitness Ontario testing program provides a $15 individual fitness assessment for adults from 18 years of age to 65. The one hour test is designed to provide guidance and information on exercise's and lifestyle factors which contribute to total health. • The fitness program will be in Goderich in the middle of June and. more details will be available thr..lugh the Goderich Recreation department on Waterloo Street. Exeter, S e a f o r t h, Goderich but the catches Wingham, Falls Reserve, • have been limited since the last snowfall. There has also been an ap- preciable lack of rainfall. Many trout have made their way upstream as far as the Belgrave area Benmiller, Hullett, Shakespeare and the West Wawanosh Con- servation area. Roy Bellinger of the office in Wingham explained that ponds and - in the Maitland River. streams are stocked each Ministry officials have year in the spring and been policing Most areas fall; Bat- rro•re•-stock-was---agamsl poaching and as few charges have been laid although most fishermen are content to test the lake until the season opens. With the opening of the season Saturday, available this year which could lead to better fishing on the weekend. Some trout have been caought in Port Albert, Bayfield and " the Maitland River , near Registration for recreation softball May 5 fishermen will flock to their favorite and guarded" Spot's; one of which is the Lucknow River in Port Albert. Despite the fact the river is narrow and often crowded' ' during the season it still attracts a number of fishermen and the operation of the fish 'ladder by the- Ministry hasn't discouraged any anglers , yet. For the recreational fisherman looking to beat the crowds the Maitland River between Goderich and Belgrave might be the best bet. The Goderich Recreation department will attempt to develop T - ball, and boys and girls recreational softball leagues this summer. Recreation director, Jim Moore, said that following a meeting with parents registrationwill be held May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the recreation office to determine the interest in forming leagues or. teams. Tentatively it is hoped that T -ball can be set up for both boys and girls in divisions of five and six- year olds and another for seven and eight year- olds. The softball teams for both boys and girls would be grouped according to age and ability for youngsters from nine up to 15 years of age. Moore said the teams will be set up to provide youngsters with the opportunity of learning the game, developing skills and enjoying the sport on their own level. Rules for the teams will not follow specific rule books but will be im- plemented for the benefit of the youngsters. Registration forms for the softball league will be made available through the schools and more information will be available in the paper. Minor ball players begin practice sessions Tyke and • peewee baseball players will meet again at Agriculture Park this Saturday to begin their practice schedule if the weather permits. The two teams held organisational meetings last week and this week the peewees will hold a practice session at 10 a.m. and the tykes have the diamond scheduled for 1 p.m. Any players interested in playing for either team are asked to beat the park. Final registration for the Dennis Schooley baseball school that will be held iniGoderich this summer is Monday, April 30. The clinics offered by Schooley will cover all basics of the game. Registration forms for the school will be made available at Agriculture Park,Saturday.and further information can be obtained from Dick Madge and John Buchanan. Twp. players to register on Saturday The Goderich Township recreation department announced that softball registration will be held the next two Saturdays at the township shed in Holmesville. The registration will be for all age groups and will be held from 9 a.m.,to 12 noon Saturday. April 28 and Saturday, May 5. Forms have been distributed to the schools outlining costs of registration and age groups involved. Thi year the township will y to organize a T - ball eague. for the first time. f. ember. seminar though they were a bit disappointed wi.th.t.he low attendance by 'pur own GSC members, they indicated that those who came had certainly profited from it. This Saturday mor- ning, April 28th, the Goderich Sailing Club will be holding :ts annual Keel Boat 1,aunch at Snug Harbour. With all the recent warm weather, the sailors are just chomping at the fore- deck to get the boats into the water. Dinghy sailors are asked to come down to helpout. Dick Madge, a Goderich Minor Hockey Association executive member, was awarded the James A. Wilkinson Trophy by Wayne Doak at the group's annual banquet last Wednesday. The trophy is awarded annually for an outstanding contribution to minor hockey in Goderich. Past winners in- cluded Bill Brown and Ted Williams. (photo by Dave Sykes) Finals continue in chess club playoff ...W.ith...one _week- left -in. the season all levels have been decided except Level 2. As reported last week, Charlie MacDonald won the top Level. • - However in Level 2, play is still going on. Bob Fitzjames capped off an excellent season by winning the fourth game of his semi-final series against Bob Dick. Bob Fitzjames won this series two games to one with one game tied. Bob Fitzjames then moved on to the finals against Doug • -Brindley. Like Bob, Doug also had a substantially improved season taking first place in the Level. Doug Brindley proved too strong_ for Bob and won the finals in two games! In Level 3 finals, Kirk Lyndon bounced back after losing the first game to tie the second game. Steve Hammill now needs only a draw to win the Level 3 Cham- pionship. Owen Moriarty picked up two consecutive wins against Tim Reid to win the - Fourth Level Championship. • A re -cap of the playoff situation is as follows: LEVELI WINNER Chas MacDonald LEVEL2 WINNER Doug Brindley LEVEL 3 FINALS Steve Hammill leads Kirk Lyndon with 1 win and 1 draw. LEVEL4 WINNER Owen Moriarty Don Elliott of the Goderich Minor Hockey Association Executive presented a special award to Howard Carroll at the group's annual banquet last Wednesday. The special presentation was made to Carroll for his out- standing contribution to the minor hockey system over the years. It is the first time such an award has been given. (photo by Dave Sykes) 1