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Ski & Sail 2013 Results Online

Wendy — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:20:07 +0000

2013 Membership and Course Registration NOW OPEN!

Wendy — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:47:07 +0000

Online Membership and course registration for 2013 is Now Open.

Whistler Sailing will host BC Circuit Youth Regatta July 20-21 2013

Wendy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:13:50 +0000

Over 100 athletes are expected on Alta Lake in 2013 for this BC circuit youth event. The best 18& under sailors from BC will compete in the following sailboat classes. Optimist, Laser, Laser Radial , 420s and 29 er . Enquire about the training camp taking place before the regatta.

Two Courses for Junior I & Youth I Added to August Curriculum

Wendy — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:43:12 +0000

Due to demand, we’ve added two courses to our August line up. Youth I, which is a Learn to Sail for 8-11 year olds will be offered August 8th – 12th, and Junior I, Learn to Sail for 12-16 year olds was added for August 15-19. For more information see our Kids Learn to Sail page.

Whistler Regatta Online Registration Available

Wendy — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:17:26 +0000

Online registration is now open for WSA’s first regatta! WSA is hosting its first regatta on August 13 & 14th, 2011 on Alta Lake at Whistler. All ages of sailors and classes of dinghys are welcome.

A social on will be held on Saturday evening for all of the races.

For more information see the Notice of Race or contact Head Coach Francois by email at frankskisail at gmail.com or by phone at 604-902-4836.

Michelle Brodeur joins WSA as coach

Wendy — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:04:49 +0000

Born in Calgary, Alberta, Michelle Brodeur brings 3 years of Canadian Yachting Association Certified Instructor experience to Whistler Sailing. Also a competitive sailor, she taught at the prestigious Glenmore Sailing School where she instructed elementary school children, youth and adult “Learn to Sail “courses. She holds the White Sail level of certification.

In addition to her sailing prowess, she was a Rhythmic Gymnastics coach, and is presently a world-class Snowboarder on the Canadian Development Team.

She is enthusiastic, outgoing and her communication skills really shine in front of kids. Welcome aboard Michelle!

WSA Welcomes New Head Coach Francois Hebert

Wendy — Sat, 21 May 2011 03:05:38 +0000

WSA is pleased to welcome Francois Hebert as our new head coach. Francois will be heading up our Kids & Youth programs and Adult Sailing Lessons. Francois has an impressive competitive sailing background and was a member of the Quebec Sailing Team between 2000 and 2006.

Francois is nationally certified with CYA Orange Level III sailing coach and holds National Coach Certification Level III Theory

Some of Francois’ racing accomplishments include:

Bronze Medalist Canada Games 2001 Byte Sailboat
5^thplace Laser East Coast Championships 2005
3^rdplace Laser Great Lakes Championships 2005
Qualified for 2005 Laser World Championships in Fortaleza Brazil
11^th Overall in North America in the Laser Class Grand Prix standing

Francois was the recipient of The Miranda Grassi Faraggi award in 2000 for the most dedicated sailor at the Royal St Lawrence yacht Club in Montreal.

In the winter Francois works as a Helicopter Ski Guide at Mike Wiegele helicopter skiing, and a Ski Instructor for Whistler Blackcomb. His skiing certifications include Level IV CSIA , Level III CSCF and Level II CSGA.