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Should you look into the
Shark Fleet
Group Insurance?
Click to find out!
For general information contact
McMichael-Davis Insurance
Brokers
who carry our Fleet Insurance Program.
McMichael-Davis Insurance Brokers
Ltd.,
77 Bronte Rd., Suite #103, Oakville, Ontario L6L 3B7
(tel) 905-847-1616 (fax) 905-847-0780
Membership is CDN$35 for boat owners and CDN$20 for (Associate) crew and other
interested non owners.
The Handbook, at CDN$35 anywhere in N. America (see the application form for Europe &
Scandinavia) is presently "Sold Out" but, see below....
For this you get: (Click on any highlighted item for more information)
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This "SharkBytes" Web site which is maintained from
Membership Fees and lots of voluntary member support and serves as a valuable
"information resource and exchange"
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CSCA AutoEmail - advance notice of Shark Events and Affairs sent
to your personal email address
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Access to the North Shore Shark Fleet Crew Bank
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Regular publication of the class newsletter, SHARKSCAN, which
is received by all CSCA. members and serves as the CSCA's most viable means of
communicating with its' membership.
NOTE: Regular Mail distribution has been discontinued - on-line copies
are available in PDF format.
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Representation to the governing bodies such as the International Shark Class
Association, the Canadian Yachting Association and
the various provincial sailing authorities.
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Assistance for your Regional Associations with the organization and promotion of local
regattas. measurement and tuning seminars; and social events.
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Negotiation on your behalf for the Fleet Insurance Program.
(Link temporarily disabled)
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Maintenance of the Association's books and member mailing list
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Maintenance and when necessary, proposal of revisions to the Association's bylaws and
constitution for membership approval.
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The Handbook, at CDN$35.00 in N. America (see the application for European and
Scandinavian rates) is now
"Sold Out!"
(A new printable on-line format is in preparation)
In this you will find discussion of a variety of topics including:
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The history of the Shark Class
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The International and Canadian Shark Class Constitutions
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Full Specifications and Measurement information
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Tips on maintenance and TLC
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Rigging suggestions for the cruiser
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Modifications, tuning and crewing suggestions for the avid racer.
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NOTICE
We are anxious to keep our records as up to
date as is possible. Whether or not you become a
member of the C.S.C.A., should you acquire a Shark, could you please provide a
name/sail no.
and home port/marina or club for our records?
"Shark World Championships" have been held regularly for over twenty
five years, with the
location alternating between Europe and North America. The most recent events
have been held
in Canada, Austria and Switzerland.
There are about 2500 Sharks worldwide with fleets in Canada, The United States
of America,
Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Finland and Holland.
The Canadian Shark Class Association, which represents over 350 active Shark
sailors in
Canada and in the United States can be contacted though Jinnie Gordon,
Secretary, at:
PO Box 24, 260 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N0
Tel (905) 206-1070
or E-Mail to
Secretary@shark24.org
via this Page.
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