Heading to Caribbean - Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a disease spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. It typically causes fever combined with arthritis-like pain in the joints.

There is no vaccine or medication to protect against chikungunya.

What is my risk?    

Travellers are at risk when visiting areas where chikungunya occurs and in areas being affected by a chikungunya outbreak.

The risk is higher during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset. Mosquitoes that can transmit chikungunya bite even in shady areas, when it is overcast, or if you are indoors.

How is it transmitted?   

• Chikungunya is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito carrying the chikungunya virus, mainly the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species.
• Mosquitoes that carry chikungunya virus bite mainly during the daytime.

What are the symptoms?

• Symptoms can take up to 12 days to appear, but usually begin within 3-7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
• They generally include fever and joint pain. Other symptoms can include fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, and rash.
• Most people recover after a few days, though in some cases joint pain may persist for weeks or months. Gastrointestinal, eye, neurological and heart complications have sometimes been reported.
• Complications are rare but can be more common in infants, older travellers and people with chronic medical conditions (for example, diabetes, hypertension).

Can chikungunya be treated?

There is no specific treatment for chikungunya. Medication can be provided to relieve symptoms.

Where is chikungunya a concern?

Chikungunya occurs in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent.

A map of the areas where chikungunya occurs is available on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) website.

Recommendations

Consult a health care provider or visit a travel health clinic preferably six weeks before you travel.

• Protect yourself from mosquito bites, particularly around sunrise and sunset.Those that may be at higher risk of complications include infants, older travellers and people with chronic medical conditions.

If you develop symptoms similar to chikungunya when you are travelling or after you return, see a health care provider and tell them where you have been travelling or living.

Things Sailors Don't Say

LOWISA 49 Recap

LOWISA 49 was a blast! – The iconic annual regatta on Lake of the Woods never disappoints. Those that have done it before know that LOWISA is an event like no other. 

We raced and cruised all day in the company of the fleet, then enjoyed anchoring in some of the most beautiful scenic surroundings in the world. The racing was competitive this year and the courses were challenging but everyone enjoyed pushing themselves and their boat to learn more in a week than in a season of sailing.

The race this year went to fabulous Whitefish Bay to enjoy the crystal clear water and beautiful anchorages. The LOWISA support houseboat was kid’s central and provided activities every day for the kid’s.

We kicked off the week with the LOWISA 49 Introductory and Skipper’s meeting hosted by one of our major sponsors – Lake of the Woods Brewing Company – complete with some sampling of their fine product. Our Race judge Rob Eby explained the start procedures and flag system, boat numbers were given out, and everyone was prepped for the week.

On Sunday evening after the first day of racing we had the Mount Gay Rum party at Cowboy anchorage. Our sponsor Mount Gay provided enough of their product to make sure the week got off to a fine start. This marked the 22^nd year that Mount Gay has been a sponsor of LOWISA and as usual they provided us with LOWISA 49 Mount Gay red hats.

The race visited world class Totem Lodge mid-week for our layover stay. Totem extended us their hospitality in the form of a welcome BBQ when we arrived on Tuesday night, a Rum Punch on the Deck on Layover Race Day and last but certainly not least – The fantastic Totem Lodge Buffet on Layover Day evening.

On Friday night we had the “Tap & Blend” party at Phil L’Heureux Bay. The Tap was provided by Lake of the Woods Brewing who provided us with two large kegs of beer and the complete tap system. The Blend was provided by Northern Yacht Club’s gas powered blender and the sailors who contributed the tequila and margarita mix.

The Commodore’s Awards Banquet was Saturday night in The Northern Room at Northern Harbour Boater’s Club.  It was a chance for everyone to get together and swap stories about the week with old friends and new over a great dinner and the awards presentations.

Here are the racing results for the week:

Division 1 Clyde Ryberg Trophy - corrected time

Clyde Ryberg (Commodore #1) – Randy McMonagle - Eribresea

Division 2 Winsome Trophy - corrected time

Clark Popham (Commodore #10) – Paul Gomori – Borderline

Division 3 Carolyn Trophy - corrected time

Jack Cully (Commodore #5) - Dave Nelson - Kite

Division 4 Flamingo Trophy - corrected time

Al Rutherford (Commodore #4) – John Sexton – Splash

Division 5 Malibu Trophy - corrected time - Cruising

John Olin (Commodore #3) – John Berringer – Sloops Troops

Province of Manitoba Cup – Paul Gomori – Borderline

Awarded to the Canadian boat with the lowest total corrected time in all races, except layday races.

Minnesota Governor's Cup – Kimberly Oritz – Ulla-La

Awarded to the American boat with the lowest total corrected time sailing all races, except layday races.

Bergman International Multi-Hull Challenge Trophy - John Sexton – Splash - USA

Awarded to the country whose multi-hull class has the lowest total average corrected time. Presented to awarded country's fastest multi-hull skipper.

The Hank and Ginny Henderson Cup - Paul Gomori – Borderline

Awarded to the mono hull with the lowest total corrected time (PHRF) in all races, except Layday races.

The Jack Cully Trophy – Dave Nelson - Kite

Awarded to the mono hull with the lowest total elapsed time (PHRF) in all races, except Layday races.

The Evergreene Cup – Not Awarded

Awarded to the mono hull with the lowest total corrected time (Portsmouth) in all races, except Layday races.

The Earl Nelson Cup - Eric Bluhm – John Sexton – Splash

Awarded to the planing/multihull with the lowest total elapsed time (Portsmouth) in all races, except Layday races.

Challenge Cup (Canada vs. USA) - Canada

Awarded to the country with the lowest average total corrected time for all boats sailing all races, except Layday races.

Commodore's Wheel – Dave Nelson & Pat Kabris

Awarded next year's commodores.

Next year is the BIG ONE – LOWISA 50! Our Commodore Dave Nelson is planning on a big event with past LOWISA participants from all over the USA and Canada making plans to come and celebrate the 50^th year.  We’d love to have some sailors from GYC, Pelican Lake or Dryden come and join us.

Bob Webb

Commodore LOWISA 49

NYC represents at the Annapolis Boat show - Jenneau Reception 2min in.

New Kelowna Yacht Club

Fall Lift Nov 10th

Hi all Northern Yacht Club members! Let's wrap up the 2014 soggiest season ever at our annual Fall lift on Nov 10th, 6:30 pm at the Winnipeg Winter Club. Tickets are $30 per person with delicious menu prepared by Chef Craig. There will be a complimentary special cocktail for all, the NYC "SSS" - soggiest season survivor cocktail. Evening to include AGM, race awards and special fun awards to keep us laughing and thinking of sunny warmer days!

Tickets available on website, payment by PayPal which is preferred. Please respond ASAP if you plan to attend. Deadline to register is Nov 3.

We are looking for nominations for our annual awards. Please reply to this email with your suggestions.

Annual Awards:

Novice boater of the Year

Family of the Year

Super Cruiser

Single Handed Sailor

Volunteer of the year

Racing Family

 

Past Winners were:

2013 Novice Boater:  Vixen - John Tisdale                

2013 Family Award:  Reid/Spiece families and dogs
   
2013 Racing Family: Black Pearl - Jamie Welby and family

2013 Super Cruiser: Dreamboat – Rob, Chrissy Hawkins

2013 Volunteer of the Year: Sloop du Jour – Al MacKay

2013 Single Handed Sailor: Vera Steinberger - Snafu

2013 Race Committee: Not awarded

                                   

2012 Novice Boater: Kelly Brown, Linda Strachan – Contender

2012 Family Award: Victor and Robyn Goncalves – On A Call

2012 Racing Family: Stewart and Quin Anderson – Black Knight

2012 Super Cruiser: Mark and Monique St Denis – X-Ta-Sea

2012 Volunteer of the Year: Vera Steinberger - Aftica

2012 Single Handed Sailor: Don Lindsey - Fandango

2012 Race Committee: Kelly Brown, Linda Strachan – Contender

 

2011 Novice Sailor: James Welby – Black Pearl

2011 Family Award: Wade Glew, Susan Angus - Oh Boy

2011 Racing Family: Debicki Family – Misty

2011 Super Cruiser: Bob & Sue Webb - Blonde

2011 Volunteer of the Year: Dave Luke – Airwave

2011 Single Handed Sailor: Stewart Anderson – Black Night

2011 Race Committee: Rob Eby – Intrepid

 

2010 Novice Sailor: Mark, Monique St. Denis – X TA SEA

2010 Family Award: Lawrence, Heather Brownell –Rapture

2010 Racing Family: Keith, Carol, Aiden Holm – Auberge

2010 Super Cruiser: Wade Glew, Susan Angus, - Oh Boy

2010 Volunteer of the Year: Ann Peikoff – Deja Blue

2010 Single Handed Sailor: Paul Moorey – Swordfish

2010 Race Committee: Blair Magnus – Grand Cru

 

2009 Novice Sailor: Ed Walker and Lynn Foley - Signe

2009 Family Award: Wendy, Blair, Peter, Ann Magnus - Grand Cru

2009 Racing Family: Ian Kelly, Carol Ann and Dana Kjartanson - Raven

2009 Super Cruiser: Dave and Nicole Luke - Airwave

2009 Volunteer of the Year: Paul Moorey - X-TA-SEA

2009 Single Handed Sailor: Roland Demarcke - His Nibs

2009 Race Committee: Blair Magnus – Grand Cru

 

2008 Novice Sailor: Bill and Yvonne Thompson

2008 Family Award: Peter and Anna Fuller

2008 Racing Family: Wendy and Blair Magnus

2008 Super Cruiser: Dave Christianson and Vera Steinberger

2008 Volunteer of the Year: Rob Eby

2008 Single Handed Sailor: David Luke

2008 Race Committee: Rob Eby

 

2007 Novice boater of the Year - Paul Gomori

2007 Family of the Year - Rod and Vivian Boychuk

2007 Super Cruiser - Paul van Gils/Lynne Matthews

2007 Single Handed Sailor - Rob Eby

2007 Volunteer of the year - Arinie Moss

 

We need your help: If you are invested in helping with the Northern Yacht Club Executive please reply to this email. Happy to answer any questions you have.

If we think we have big raft ups at the lake we ought try for this................One hopes the wind doesn't come up

Rear Commordore Pursiut Race Results

I seemed many people stayed away from the lake the Aug 24^th weekend due to the dismal weather forecast. As it turned out, the weather was great with the rain mainly falling Saturday night.   Four boats racing in the Witch Bay race, each with bare bones crew.

Final results:

1^st           Borderline

2^nd          Black Knight

3^rd                Intrepid

4^th           Ram Bunk Shush

 

 

Manitoba Keelboat Championship Results

Boat	Class	HelmName	PHRFTOT	Race 1	Race 2	Race 3	Race 4	Race 5	Total	Nett
Rhumb Line	Sonar	Jim Fogg/ Fred Finlayson	174	1.00	2.00	2.00	2.00	(3.00)	10.00	7.00
Micalangelo	J-29	Steve Wells	120	3.00	(4.00)	1.00	4.00	1.00	13.00	9.00
Liquor Box	Tarten 10	Charlie Burns	123	2.00	1.00	4.00	(5.00)	4.00	16.00	11.00
Kite	Antrim 27	David Nelson	81	4.00	5.00	(10.00 OCS)	1.00	2.00	22.00	12.00
Grand Cru	Beneteau First 36.7	Blair Magnus	90	(6.00)	3.00	3.00	3.00	6.00	21.00	15.00
Borderline	C&C 30	Paul Gomori	174	5.00	(6.00)	5.00	6.00	5.00	27.00	21.00
Rumb Squall	Antrim 27	Brian Stazniak	81	(9.00)	8.00	7.00	7.00	7.00	38.00	29.00
Chovan	C&C 27	Pat Ralph	174	7.00	7.00	6.00	(10.00 DNS)	10.00 DNS	40.00	30.00
Rum Runner	C&C Mega 30	Cliff Carefoot	141	8.00	(9.00)	8.00	8.00	8.00	41.00	32.00