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sailorjordan · 10-11-2008, 07:30

Hello Everyone,

I live in downtown Toronto, and I love sailing. I am new to discussion boards in that I have never been an active member of one.

A little about me: I recently finished an undergrad in business, with a major in Finance. Working part time, with the economy in the shape that it is I have not been able to secure a suitable position as of yet. In terms of my sailing knowledge, I have all sailing levels up to and including my silver sail. I raced lasers competitively for a year or so. My family has a Beneteau 331, and my father and I have been on a few cruising adventures. (Nothing too crazy, we sailed to Manitoulin Island and back a few times.)

Anyways, it is nice to find other sailing enthusiasts and I look forward to participating. If anyone is looking for crew for racing downtown Toronto as well, please feel free to contact me.

Jordan

Southern Star · 10-11-2008, 08:46

Hello Jordan and welcome aboard. I suspect that you will find this to be an excellent site and who knows, you may end up with some crewing opportunites for next season.

Brad

Vasco · 10-11-2008, 09:08

If you want to crew just go down to any yacht club. They're always looking for crew. Try ABYC, a friendly club which keeps a crew bank and will get you a ride.

imagine2frolic · 10-11-2008, 10:04

WELCOME,

I have never heard the term SILVER SAILS. I assume these are levels of sailing, but how are they aquired?

Connemara · 10-11-2008, 11:15

welcome aboard.

where does your family keep the Beneteau?

Connemara

SkiprJohn · 10-11-2008, 12:14

Aloha Jordan,
Welcome aboard! Good to have you here.
Kind regards,
JohnL

**GordMay** · 17-11-2008, 03:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by imagine2frolic

WELCOME,
I have never heard the term SILVER SAILS. I assume these are levels of sailing, but how are they aquired?

Silver Sail is the Level 6 (of 7) in the Canadian Yachting Association’s “Learn To Sail” training program.
Canadian Yachting Association - Sailing Levels

Silver Sail Level VI: Canadian Yachting Association - Sailing Levels

This level of the CYA Learn to Sail program is an introduction to racing. On completion of Silver Sail VI, the candidate will be able to compete in a race with a sound understanding of the racing rules. The sailor will be able to perform the following tasks in wind strengths of up to 18 knots (35 km/hr)...