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HAVE A GREAT 2014 HAPPY FATHERS DAY FROM THE STAFF @ GLENMORE SAILBOATS 1 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6 G L E N M O R E S A I L B O A T S E D M O N T O N / C A L G A R Y N E W S L E T T E R D A T E J U N E 2 0 1

1 HAVE A GREAT 2014 HAPPY FATHERS DAY FROM THE GLENMORE SAILBOATS 1 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6 G L E N M O R E S A I L B O A T S E D M O N T O N / C A L G A R Y N E W S L E T T E R D A T E J U N E I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : O U R S T O R Y G A L L E Y C O O K - I N G T I P S N A U T I C A L G I F T S C A L E N D A R S H A R O N G R E E N B L O C K S W I N C H E S T R A V - E L E R S B O A T R E P A I R 4 M E D I T A T I O N A S P A R A G U S F I T T A T A C A R T O O N S - S A L E S S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F F I N T E R E S T : Glenmore Sailboats was established in 1969 in Calgary, AB. The name comes from the closest water for sailing Glenmore Reservoir. It is now owned and operated by Gordon and Sheri VanGunst who took over in Since then they have expanded into Edmonton and diversified into paddle sports and peddle boats. They have also stayed true to their roots by continuing to serve the sailing communities of Western Canada, offering boat sales, parts + accessories and clothing. With trailer able sailboats up to 25 feet and a great selection of brands to choose from, Glenmore sailboats is your first choice for sailing, peddling and paddling! We look forward to serving you at either of our stores. BOAT REPAIR SHARON GREEN G A L L E Y C O O K I N G T I P S GIFT CERTIFICATES Cooking Tips portant when out on a but it should be more MEDITATION GALLEY TIPS WIND METER for SMART PHONES RECIPIES Galley kitchens are not the life of the party that a home kitchen can be. The best cooking in a galley is quick, with minimal prep and clean -up. Safety is very im- boat, as the doctor may be some distance away. Only cook when the boat is docked or anchored--this includes grilling. There will still be some movement, predictable. Check all propane tanks for leaks and refill before setting off. Conserve water. It is not only used for cook-

2 Page 2 G A L L E Y C O O K I N G T I P S ing, but also for cleaning and for flushing the head.

Keep things put away in cupboards, pouches or bags so they don't go flying if a wave comes along

Have dish soap for washing dishes; paper plates and cups can be useful, but fill up your trash bin.

Boiling water is dangerous on a moving vessel.

This also helps to conserve both water and fuel.

Sailboats Gift shop. Here you will find high quality Nautical gifts to suit most tastes and pockets.

We supply Nautical Gifts such as, Sex- tants, Compasses, Telescopes, Ships Wheels, Ships Lanterns,

Cast Your Glenmore Sailboats also offers nautical art and nautical jewelry Our unique gifts are hand

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2 2 Page 2 G A L L E Y C O O K I N G T I P S ing, but also for cleaning and for flushing the head. Bring bottled water for drinking. Salt water may be used for cleaning. Keep things put away in cupboards, pouches or bags so they don't go flying if a wave comes along unexpectedly. This also makes things easy to find. Have dish soap for washing dishes; paper plates and cups can be useful, but fill up your trash bin. Bring plenty of paper towels and trash bags for keeping things tidy. Boiling water is dangerous on a moving vessel. Prepare rice and pasta ahead of time, cool, and store in freezer-weight bags. This also helps to conserve both water and fuel. Equipment and Safety N A U T I C A L G I F T S / G I F T C E R T I F I C A T E S Welcome to Glenmore Sailboats Gift shop. Here you will find high quality Nautical gifts to suit most tastes and pockets. These make great corporate gifts or boating gifts. We supply Nautical Gifts such as, Sex- tants, Compasses, Telescopes, Ships Wheels, Ships Lanterns, Nautical Lamps, Ships Telegraphs, Levels and Nautical books. Cast Your Glenmore Sailboats also offers nautical art and nautical jewelry Our unique gifts are hand crafted in Brass, Copper and Wood and make excellent Nautical Gifts for people, especially those who just love the sea. They can be used for room decoration or great accents on actual ships, boats, yachts, etc or in your home. B L O C K S, W I N C H E S, F U R L E R S, T R A V E L E R S, P U L L E Y S & M O R E Western Marine Company is a distributor of marine parts and accessories serving wholesale customers throughout Canada. We carry an extensive inventory of over 35,000 items from more than 350 manufacturers around the world, and supply to customers in both the commercial and recreational marine sectors. PLEASE check out their website for your needs. Transat Marine, a Division of Western Marine Company, is a distributor of marine parts and accessories serving wholesale customers across Canada. We carry an inventory of over 10,000 items from manufacturers around the world. At Glenmore Sailboats we can provide you with your marine needs. Please look through the mentioned websites and we can bring in your requirements to either of our locations.

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sky, or a yacht on the edge of control: the 2014 Ultimate Sailing Calendar is decid- edly 'edgy!'" says Ultimate Sailing's Sharon Green.

3 3 Page 3 G L E N M O R E P R O D U C T S Glenmore Sailboats is now proud to announce that we are the Newest Western Canada Retailer for ZHIK GEAR GLENMORE Sailboats provides marine parts, kayaks, PFD's, catamarans', Sailing Kayaks, canoes, rope, clothing, electronics, gifts, magazines, DVD's and more. Our product lines are: LASER HARKEN RONSTAN HOLT GILL HOBIE WILDERNESS MAD RIVER BOMBER NORTH WATER HARMONY PUNGO SALUS ACR RICHIE DIRTY DOG NRS G&B FUSE PROJECT X WAVELITE STHOLQUEST WERNER and much more X M A S C A L E N D A R S H A R O N G R E E N Sharon Green's Ultimate Sailing 2014 Calendar "Whether it's the leading edge of technology, the crisp edge of a towering wing sail against a brassy sky, or a yacht on the edge of control: the 2014 Ultimate Sailing Calendar is decid- edly 'edgy!'" says Ultimate Sailing's Sharon Green. From recordbreaking speedsters to circumnavigators; AC72s and one-design dinghies; classic and super-yachts, and even the tiny Moth - the 2014 Ultimate Sailing Calendar thrills the viewer with an eclectic fusion of boats and venues around the globe that spark the imagination and whet the appetite. Twelve months of breathtaking imagery highlight this provocative new era in the sport of sailing, in a signature bold, oversized format that has made Ultimate Sailing a favorite for more than three dec- ades. THIS is Ultimate Sailing. Calendar includes: 24 photographs, 2 for each month Size: 18" x 12" closed, 18" x 24" open Supply limited. Order Early.

4 G L E N M O R E S A I L B O A T S E D M O N T O N / C A L G A R Y 17307-107 Avenue 1520 Meridian Road ne Edmonton,Alberta Calgary,Alberta Canada Canada T5S 1E5 T2A 2N9 Phone:

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4 4 G L E N M O R E S A I L B O A T S E D M O N T O N / C A L G A R Y Avenue 1520 Meridian Road ne Edmonton,Alberta Calgary,Alberta Canada Canada T5S 1E5 T2A 2N9 Phone: / edmonton@glenmoresailboats.com calgary@glenmoresailboats.com WE ARE ON THE WEB B O A T R E P A I R In addition to Glenmore Sailboats specialty of color matching, yacht painting and solving fiberglass related problems, the company services include ship righting, woodworking, boat painting and repair, designing, and performing alterations. We take pride in the quality of our work and our track record of servicing the yachts of discriminating owners and skippers to their complete satisfaction. A substantial amount of our service consists of carrying out repairs to damages which are the result of a collision, grounding, or other accident. Whether the vessel is insured or not, we are always pleased to give you an estimate for repair, including a detailed list of what we would do to remedy the problem. FRUSTRATED BOAT REPAIR OWNER

5 5 M E D I T A T I O N C A N I M P R O V E Y O U R S A I L I N G Meditation Can Improve Your Sailing Your fellow sailors would certainly look at you as a strange one if you sailed up the beat OMMMing your way from tack to tack. So let s start with a word about meditation. Meditation is simply a way to practice a particular way of being having your attention on the present moment, the one that you re actually in. Most of us spend our time thinking about what has happened or what might happen, not being a full part of what is currently happening. Meditation isn t mystical it s just practice, like practising tacking prepares you to tack effortlessly in a race. It s time you set aside to focus your attention on something that s happening right now so that you can more easily do it when you want to and perhaps spend more time focusing without having to even try. In and of itself meditation might not add much to your sailing repertoire if you feel like you have to sit crossed legged while you charge downwind by-the-lee. Meditation has a number of cliché images like that, that stand in the way of understanding its power to help your sailing. So if you ve never tried it, just think about paying attention to what s happening all around you. The odds are you can t do that exclusively for more than a few seconds at a time. Paying close attention is as difficult for most of us as holding a wall sit. And if you really want a challenge try holding a wall sit (back leaning against a wall, legs bent 90 degrees) while you focus on nothing but your breath going in and out, or the pain in your legs don t get distracted by thoughts that you can t hold it much longer (that s not now, you are holding it, not holding it is in the future), stay with the pain or breath. Meditation helps you focus on what s happening now, that focus will help you sail your Laser better. A few examples: When you re anxiously preparing in the rigging area do you sometimes have to re-run your mainsheet because you forgot a block or ran it backwards through the ratchet block? Anxiety is fear of something that hasn t happened yet. Can you temper the queasy bowels and the locked-up brain and instead feel the breeze on your skin and the lines against your hands? As you prepare for a start your anxiety may again increase. If you could pull your focus off your anxiety and refocus back on the moment at hand, say on your position relative to boats around you, you should have a better start.

6 6 G A L L E Y C O O K I N G T I P S There are special grills available that attach to the railing of the boat--perfect if you are catching fish to eat. Counter space and preparation areas are usually minimal, so avoid bringing food that involves a lot of chopping. Find a cutting board that clamps onto something or folds down from the wall to create a prep area. Some cutting boards clamp onto the railing of the boat and can be set up next to the grill. Be sure to bring a spatula, wooden spoons, can opener, corkscrew and bottle opener. Knives are necessary for food prep, but can be a hazard if you leave them on the counter. Hang a magnetized strip for storing knives and put them away after each use. For dishes and utensils, use lightweight plastic or metal. Things can move around quite a bit on a boat; having unbreakable dishes is safer and they usually float if they happen to fall overboard. Even when docked, a boat does move, so you will want to have safety railings on the front of the stove, oven (if available) in the ice box (if present), and in any cupboards. Safety latches on cupboard and icebox doors usually come with the equipment, but may need replacing before setting sail. Strategically placed handles may be installed near the stove to help you keep your balance while the boat is rocking. Meal Planning With a little bit of forethought, you can save yourself time and trouble when preparing meals in your miniature kitchen. Many items can be prepared on land before you set sail. Make a list with one dinner for each night you will be out. Choose simple one-dish meals if possible. Plan to have sandwiches for lunch and hand-held items for breakfast: muffins, granola bars, or energy bars. Bring some eggs to scramble and serve in tortillas for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Don't rely on catching fish to eat. Consider fish a bonus meal or just replace one of your nonperishable meals. Your main source of fuel will most likely be propane. Since you can only bring so much fuel on board, plan your meals ahead of time and estimate your fuel needs before embarking on your adventure.

7 A S P A R A G U S F R I T T A T A A S P A R A G U S F R I T T A T A ( S E R V E S 3 ) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off,

7 7 A S P A R A G U S F R I T T A T A A S P A R A G U S F R I T T A T A ( S E R V E S 3 ) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off, spears cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese Heat olive oil into a 10-inch oven-proof frying pan over medium high heat. Add onions and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until the asparagus are barely tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour in eggs and cook until almost set, but still runny on top, about 2 minutes. While cooking, pre-heat oven broiler. Sprinkle cheese over eggs and put in oven to broil until cheese is melted and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oven with oven mitts and slide frittata onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges.

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9 Now Available By Webinar 9 Weeks - Starting Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Extra Moisture Has Just Caused A Short Circuit In The Electrical Panel The GPS Is Gone!! Now What?

Our Coastal Navigation course makes the assumption that all power has been lost on the boat and we have to go back to the old ways of doing things.

9 9 Now Available By Webinar 9 Weeks - Starting Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Extra Moisture Has Just Caused A Short Circuit In The Electrical Panel The GPS Is Gone!! Now What?? We agree that everyone should have a GPS onboard, the technology is too good and inexpensive not to - but, problems can happen. Our Coastal Navigation course makes the assumption that all power has been lost on the boat and we have to go back to the old ways of doing things. Add to that, even with GPS, the most stressful part of sailing is entering a harbor you have never sailed into before. To practice this, our Coastal Navigation course uses charts from 5 different countries. All modules are recorded, so if you miss a module, you can watch the recording at your leisure. More information is available at: Now Available By Webinar 9 Weeks - Starting Wednesday, February 12, 2014 The Extra Moisture Has Just Caused A Short Circuit In The Electrical Panel The GPS Is Gone!! You are 1500 Miles Offshore!! Now What?? We agree that everyone should have a GPS onboard, the technology is too good and inexpensive not to - but, problems can happen. Our Celestial Navigation course makes the assumption that all power has been lost on the boat and we have to go back to the old ways of doing things. We go through the entire process of taking the shot and solving the celestial triangle, going line by line through the form, explaining in detail what each line is for, so that you will understand exactly how everything works. All modules are recorded, so if you miss a module, you can watch the recording at your leisure. More information is available at:

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11 M E D I T A T I O N C A N I M P R O V E Y O U R S A I L I N G As you hike max-out at the start, are you already wondering if you can hold the hike hard enough to not fall into the wind shadow of

11 11 M E D I T A T I O N C A N I M P R O V E Y O U R S A I L I N G As you hike max-out at the start, are you already wondering if you can hold the hike hard enough to not fall into the wind shadow of the boat to windward? What if you could just stay with the way your body feels as it leverages the boat flat? It s hard to keep in the groove up-wind. Most people end up pinched, or a bit eased and not working all of the power and lift out of their boats. What do you use as a cue that you re in the groove? The sound of the water on your hull? The angle of heel? The feel of your mainsheet? The pull on the helm? How long do you go before you realize you ve lost focus on whichever feedback helps you the most? When you execute a maneuver poorly and lose a place, how quickly can you bring your attention back to the present moment of the race? Do you first have to beat yourself up and then talk yourself back up? When you go out for a practice sail, do you use most of the time productively or do you find your thoughts drifting off to other things? How many tacks in a row before you stop noticing the rhythm of your dance across the boat? Or the feel of the wind as it crosses your face to the other cheek?

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13 T U S C A N S C R A M B L E D E G G S T U S C A N S C R A M B L E D E G G S ( S E R V E S 4 ) 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped 600g plum tomatoes, peeled and

13 13 T U S C A N S C R A M B L E D E G G S T U S C A N S C R A M B L E D E G G S ( S E R V E S 4 ) 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped 600g plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1 can of diced tomatoes 6 eggs Salt and freshly ground pepper Heat olive oil on medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add the onions and cook until translucent, just starting to turn golden in color, about 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook over low heat until the liquid evaporates, about 40 minutes. Whisk the eggs in a bowl until well blended. Season with a little salt and pepper. Add the eggs to the tomato and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, and scraping from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat as soon as the eggs begin to set, but are still moist, about 3 minutes. Turn out onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.

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15 15 Sailing a responsive boat like a Laser demands and pays dividends to the sailor who can spend more time with her head in the moment she s actually sailing in. Now here s the nice part for you beginning mediators; one way to practice meditation is to sail. It does sound like circular logic, but spending time in the boat focusing on things that are happening right then is a form of practice. Some people do this while walking and it s called walking meditation. The traditional meditation is called sitting meditation. So what we re inventing here is sailing meditations. Can t you just hear the gurus cringing? Sitting in your boat listening to the sound of the water on the hull and how it changes at different speeds, sensing the fractional changes in the feel of the helm as you hike the boat flat or let it heel just a tad, noticing the angle of the mast to the horizon, recognizing how the small wind shifts change your Laser s orientation to the ocean swell, or the white house with the big windows, all are similar to noticing how your breath feels going in and out. The trick is to notice what you re noticing. When your attention drifts to thoughts that aren t about this moment in time, notice and redirect them back to sounds, sights and feels that are right here now. If you try to do better, you re again out of the moment. Just notice and redirect and you will spend more time sailing well. Now back to on-land meditation. To prep for sailing try taking a walk and keeping your thoughts on what is happening as you walk. When your thoughts grab hold of something else, redirect them back to the right-now moment. Practising on land and particularly when you re in motion will help build a base of experience that will make it easier on the boat. Sailing isn t just about the right-now moment; there are planning and strategy to consider at all stages of your preparation and racing. Being able to hold your attention in the moment is a skill you want to develop so that you can easily return to it after you ve glanced around at other boats and you re ready to refocus on speed and sail angle. I also find that the more I practice being consciously aware of the feedback from my environment, the more developed my unconscious sailing becomes. I find that I m responding to the cues from the sound of the water or the feel of the wind, without being aware of them. So, I can think about strategy and never lose some contact with the right-now moment.

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