2:56 AM Tue 27 Oct 2009 GMT
At the Quebec Sailing Federation Gala, held in Poine-Claire on October 24th, Ian Bruce became the first member to be inducted into the Quebec Sailing Hall of Fame. This gesture recognized his exceptional contribution to the development and promotion of sailing, not only in Quebec but also on the international scene.
QUEBEC SAILING M?RITES 2009 AWARDS
The Quebec Sailing Federation nominating committee is proud to present this year's winners:
Andr?-Dionne Trophy (Volunteer of the Year)
To recognize a member who has contributed to the betterment of sailing in Quebec.
Nominations:
Ren? Dallaire
Roy Folland
Daniel Gu?nette
Claire Lemieux
Winner: Claire Lemieux
Mme Lemieux se d?voue grandement ? la promotion et au d?veloppement de la voile au Qu?bec. Son implication au sein de l'?cole de voile des Blanchons est inestimable et nombreux sont ceux qui ont eu le plaisir d'?tre introduits au monde de la voile par son biais. Elle se d?marque par sa grande efficacit? et surtout le fait qu'elle ne compte jamais les nombreuses heures qu'elle d?voue ? aider les gens int?ress?s au monde de la voile.
Trophy Claudrey (Sportmanship)
To recognize and encourage the sportsmanship qualities of a young Quebec sailor.
Nominations:
Martin Lefebvre
Florence P?pin-Delhaes
Martin Robitaille
Winner: Martin Lefebvre
Depuis deux ans, Martin Lefebvre est un des meilleurs athl?tes en 29er, ayant termin? en deuxi?me place aux essais pour les Jeux du Canada, derri?re les Fr?res Chouinard. ? la recherche d'un nouveau d?fi, Martin a suivi une nouvelle direction avec le programme RSX. Dans une des classes les plus exigeantes du monde de la voile, Martin a d?montr? un d?vouement et une pers?v?rance qui sont n?cessaires pour le succ?s, en ?tant aussi un exemple positif pour les jeunes marins. Apr?s les efforts implacables que Martin nous a d?montr? cet ?t?, nous avons h?te de suivre sa campagne d'hiver.
Race Officer of the Year
To recognize a member who has been significantly involved in a race management activity which has provided recognition to Quebec sailing and the FVQ.
Winner: Pat Patterson
Pat is a National level race officer. This year he worked at the Canada Games in PEI, CORK, Laser 28 Championships, Etchells Canadian Championships, many Hudson Yacht Club races, and was the Principle Race Officer at FruitBowl. He is passionate about race management. He is knowledgeable, consistent, and always reliable.
Instructor/Coach of the Year
To recognize an instructor or a coach who has contributed exceptionally to a training or a racing program.
Nominations:
Nicole Bastet
Laurent-David Beaulieu
Bryce Durafourt
Maxime Fecteau
Winner: Nicole Bastet
As single-handed race team coach for Pointe-Claire Yacht club, Nicole started this sailing season with 7 first-time radial sailors, athletes from various racing backgrounds. She has since done an excellent job selecting regattas and helping them set goals for the season. Her athletes have improved leaps and bounds, obtaining top results over the course of the year. Furthermore, Nicole is encouraging her athletes to train over the winter and follow the regatta circuit in Florida, while maintaining proper balance with school. Nicole's devotion to the sport and the way she has inspired her athletes this summer should be recognized.
Club/Sailing School of the Year
To recognize excellence in all programs organized by a club or a sailing school (training, racing, cruising or special event).
Nominations:
Club de voile Saguenay
?cole de voile du Yacht Club de Qu?bec
?cole de Croisi?re Mercator
Formation Nautique Qu?bec
Hudson Yacht Club
Pointe-Claire Yacht Club
Winner: Hudson Yacht Club
This is the 100 anniversary of the Hudson Club. Hudson hosted a number of major regattas: The Etchell Canadian Championship, The Soling 1 meter Canadian Championship, The J24 Canadian Championship, Fruitbowl , Labor Day regatta. Any one regatta would be outstanding on its own. All 5 required strong leadership and the support of many many volunteers. By any measure all regattas were a tremendous success; great sponsorship, great organization and leadership, participation by over 100 volunteers, excellent race management on the water, great participation from numerous yachts clubs from Canada and the US.
Event of the Year
This award was established to promote and encourage member clubs to host provincial, national or international regattas. Race management, public and media awareness, as well as innovations in regatta/event management are the principal selection criteria.
Winner: Course Jacques-Cartier
96 voiliers, partis de New-Richmond, de Cap-?-l'Aigle, des ?les-de-la-Madeleine et de Matane, ou s'?tant ajout? ? l'Anse-?-Beaufils, se sont rassembl?s dans la baie de Gasp? les 24, 25 et 26 juillet. Ce fut l'occasion de c?l?brer ? nautiquement ? le 475e avec des navigateurs de tout le Qu?bec et d'Acadie. La Course Jacques-Cartier 2009 ?tait d'ailleurs un ?l?ment majeur du volet nautique de ces f?tes. La Course Jacques-Cartier 2009 est mise en nomination en raison de l'envergure de cet ?v?nement nautique et aussi de l'originalit? qui consistait ? faire converger quatre flottille partant de partout au Qu?bec maritime afin de se rassembler et r?gater en un m?me lieu. Par ailleurs la Course Jacques-Cartier 2009 a fait l'objet d'une importante couverture par les m?dias radiophonique : chroniques r?guli?res ? l'?mission Magazine de la mer (Radio-Canada) au cours de l'hiver et du printemps 2009, entrevues radiophoniques diffus?e par divers m?dias g?n?raliste ou sp?cialis?s en sport de Montr?al jusqu'aux ?les-de-la-Madeleine, chronique quotidienne ? Radio-Canada, en direct de son voilier, de l'organisateur durant l'?v?nement.
'Optimist' Athlete
To recognize a Quebec 'Optimist' sailor who has demonstrated exceptional results and/or improvements within the last sailing season.
Nominations:
Pierre-Alexandre Doyon
Victor Sullivan
Fr?d?rique Tougas
Justin Vittecoq
Winner: Justin Vittecoq
In his second year on the Hudson Yacht Club Opti Race Team, 9-year old Justin has sailed to the top of the fleet with a busy summer of regional, national and international regattas (and sailing in winds up to 30 knots!) Proud highlights for Justin were a 3rd (1st White) at the Quebec Championship and a 1st White at the Canadian Optimist Championships in Victoria, BC. At the New England Championships in Newport, RI, Justin experienced large fleet sailing (over 320 boats at this event!) and finished an impressive 4th in the White fleet. Justin's success continues with his national team qualification - he will be on the Canadian Opti Team in 2010! Hudson Yacht Club honoured this talented young athlete with the prestigious Chris McDermott Memorial Award, which acknowledges strength of spirit and commitment to the sport of Junior Sailing.
Young Athlete of the Year
Must have a record of outstanding achievement in provincial and/or national competition in the previous twelve months.
Nominations:
Ph?nix Beaudoin-Cloutier
Olivier Lavall?e-Corbeil
Virginie Lavall?e-Corbeil
Francis P?pin-Delhaes
Dominic Racine
Martin Robitaille
Winner: Dominic Racine
Dominique est un jeune 'las?riste' appr?ci? de tous. Discret et r?fl?chi, il est toujours pr?t ? aider et ? partager ses connaissances avec les autres membres de l'?quipe. Sa bonne humeur est contagieuse et son calme se propage ? tous. Il est assidu, disciplin?, organis?...bref, tout le monde aime Dominic.
EVERT BASTET Trophy
Must have a record of outstanding achievement in national and/or international competition in the previous twelve months.
Nominations:
Chanel Beaudoin-Cloutier
Eric Chouinard
Alex Chouinard
Maxime Gagnon
Lauren Laventure
Emilie Tsang
Winners: Lauren Laventure et Emilie Tsang
Lauren is not new to Elite level Sailing. Having completed successful Optimist career Lauren took some time off from the Sport. After Receiving a call from Canada Games trials winner Emily Tsang to join her in a run for the Canada Games Lauren did not give it a second thought and returned to her favorite sport. The Dynamic Team put together an intensive training program consisting of both early morning and late evening training sessions. Their hard work not only made for great role Models to the young sailors at PCYC it earned them a memorable showing at the Canada Summer Games with a Bronze finish. This has propelled them into a full on program with goals of representing Canada at the next 29er Worlds and more.
Sailor of the Year
The Sailor of the Year is the FVQ's most prestigious award. It recognizes an exceptional achievement by a Quebec sailor.
Winner: Robert Patenaude
M. Patenaude s'est illustr? en remportant la course en solitaire Newport Bermuda 2009. Il est non seulement le premier qu?b?cois, mais aussi le premier canadien ? gagner cette course prestigieuse, et ce malgr? qu'une baleine ait heurt? son voilier et d?moli le gouvernail.
De plus, Robert Patenaude, qui est docteur et un survivant du cancer, profitait de sa participation ? cette course pour faire une collecte de fonds au b?n?fice de l'IRIC. La campagne Pers?v?rance a g?n?r? des dons de 177 605 $ qui seront affect?s ? l'appui de la formation de la rel?ve scientifique de cet institut dont la mission est de vaincre le cancer.
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by Federation de voile du Quebec
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