18th June 2007
Canadian Navy teams up with the 2007 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship organization!
Canada’s Navy is proud to support the 2007 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship by providing safety boats and service support for all race courses. Through its Naval Reserve organization the Navy is providing rigid-hull inflatable boats, crewed by Naval Reserve personnel from across Canada, together with on-water ISAF Youth World officials to help ensure the regatta is conducted safely and efficiently.
Commander Paul Henault, the Commander Officer of Kingston’s Naval Reserve Division, Her Majesty’s Ship CATARAQUI, is extremely pleased that his ship and crew will be serving as the support base for the Naval vessels and personnel. “The Canadian Navy is both honored and excited to support this important, high profile international event. It's a tremendous opportunity for our Naval Reservists from across Canada. It is a privilege for us to be able to work so closely with all the organizers, volunteers and participants who are working so hard to make the event a great success."
During the Championship, the Navy will be based at Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship CATARAQUI, Kingston’s Naval Reserve Division, located on the eastern shore of the Great Cataraqui River on the grounds of Canadian Forces Base Kingston.
According to Tim Irwin, chair of the World Youth Sailing Kingston Inc organization, “partnerships are key to a successful international event, and we are most pleased and grateful to have the Navy onboard for the ISAF Youth Worlds. We are extremely grateful for the 8 inflatable RHIBS and twenty five personnel being provided by the Naval Reserve.”
Naval Reservists are citizens from all walks of life who serve in the Navy on a part-time basis during a scheduled evening each week and occasional weekend, while also pursuing an education, progressing in their civilian careers, and raising families. Naval Reservists keep their skills sharp by conducting ongoing trade training at their local Naval Reserve Division (there are 24 across Canada), and by serving in ships such as the new Orca-class training vessel and Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels. In addition, Naval Reservists fulfill roles in Port Security, Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping, Maritime Intelligence, Port Inspection Diving, and upon request, providing support to local and national events.
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