Buoyancy Certificates

Sample Buoyancy CertificatePreamble:

It is critical that boats have sufficient flotation material to prevent sinking in the case of a swamping.

For Owners:

  1. A boat MUST have a VALID buoyancy certificate to be eligible to race. This is in accordance with Rule A.15 of the 2024 version open 2.4 metre class rules or Rule A.18 of the 2024 version of the 2.4 Norlin One Design Rules.
  2. A Buoyancy Certificate is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of confirmation (date of last test).
  3. It is the responsibility of the boat owner to provide a valid buoyancy certificate when required by race organizers.
  4. It is the boat owner’s responsibility to contact a qualified buoyancy certifier to arrange for a buoyancy check.
  5. The following is the contact information of qualified Canadian certifiers of 2.4 meter buoyancy tests

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January-March Posts 2025

Long time NSC and NCASA Member Aaron Wong Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Aaron Wong-Sing , a long time member of the Nepean Sailing Club and the National Capital Able Sail Association was recently presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony in Vancouver BC. As stated in his nomination, Aaron is undeterred by barriers and has contributed significantly through both his federal public service and his role in able-bodied sports and volunteer work.

Aaron first joined NSC in 2006 when he moved to Ottawa from Vancouver and a co-worker suggested that he join the able sail program at NSC. Aaron participated in four Mobility Cups before deciding to purchase his own 2.4 Meter sailboat. Aaron (along with Christine Lavallee) joined the North American 2.4mR competitive circuit competing in ISAF World Cup events in Miami 2010 through 2015, World Paralymic Sailing Championships in Charlotte Harbour, Florida and Halifax, NS as well as numerous North American and Canadian Championships. Aaron was a member of the Ontario Sailing Team from 2010-2017. In 2013 Aaron won a Bronze Medal in Sailing at the Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec and in 2017 followed this up by winning  a Silver medal at the Canada Games in Gimli, MB.

Aaron’s contribution at NSC was more than just as a competitive sailor.  He was a member of the sailing committee, was on the organizing committee for the 2012 Mobility Cup hosted by Nepean Sailing Club and the National Capital Able Sail Association and in 2019 was the co-chair of Mobility Cup.  Aaron was a long time director of the National Capital Able Sail Association and served as its chair for three years. Aaron was also the treasurer of the Canadian 2.4 mR Class Association.

Aaron moved to Vancouver in 2022 to be closer to his family. He still actively sails out of Jericho Sailing Centre with the Adaptive Sailing Association of Vancouver.


 

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Please take a few minutes to review the Boat Info topic entitled “Buoyancy Certificates”. It has been updated and it is very important we all do our bit to bolster class safety.  
2.4mR Floatation Test
Louise Anstey (CAN 2) completes buoyancy test. Photo by Doug Bell

 

2025 CanAm Series Event# 2 wrapped up January 25th with a total of 6 races sailed. Sunny, southern Florida turned out to be cold and rainy however, it didn’t stop Jeff Linton from taking straight bullets and the win of both the series and the North American Championships. Tony Pocklington and Chuck Allen joined Jeff on the podium taking 2nd and 3rd respectiviely. See the full results.

Sadly, no races were sailed in series 1.

 


 

The 2025 CanAm Series Event #1 gets underway Sunday, January 19th, 2025 at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club in sunny southern Florida

Participants have been arriving over the last week, boats are being prep’d for racing and the feeling of excitement is in the air. Canadian sailors from Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto are making the trip south. Bonne chance and safe travels to all.
 

Event details 

Results