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CFSA leadership past and present gather for a group photo on the jetty. (Top Row from Left) Ginette Gibeault, Membership Chair, Kurtis Paddle, Rear Commodore, Bjarne Hansen, Foreshore Team Lead. (Bottom Row) Brendan Carver, Treasurer, Bethany Devlin, Entertainment Chair, Master Sailor Ben Sproule, Commodore, Ray Weisgerber, Communications Chair, Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (ret’d) David Mitchell, Past Commodore, Leslie Basham, Fleet Captain, Barry White, Small Boats Chair.

Storm clouds part for CFSA opener

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer  —  On their opening day, Zeus, the Greek God of rain and wind, sympathized with the Canadian Forces Sailing Association (CFSA).   While the blustery conditions persisted, a brief respite from the heavy rains at precisely the right moment allowed CFB Esquimalt’s recreational sailing club members to move forward with its official […]

Opening Day puts wind in CFSA sails 

Opening Day puts wind in CFSA sails 

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — The Canadian Forces Sailing Association (CFSA) celebrated its first public Opening Day at their new headquarters. The Opening Day on Apr. 29 marked an important turning point for the club, says Kurtis Paddle, CFSA Rear-Commodore. “It’s the first time in a few years we have gathered together as a broader community, so […]

Sailor masters the waves despite disability

Sailor masters the waves despite disability

When sailor Kevin Penny, 39, climbed into his sailboat at this year’s 2015 Mobility Cup, he sipped and puffed his way across the waves and into a personal best finish. Penny doesn’t have the use of his arms, legs or feet to sail the boat. Instead he uses sip ‘n’ puff technology to steer his […]