Sailing

CAF SPORTS SUPPORT STAFF

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  Rear-Admiral C.A. Robinson

  PATRON View Bio
  

  2021 - present

  Rear-Admiral C.A. Robinson

  PATRON

  The Canadian Armed Forces CISM Sailing Program is a diverse team of elite women and men who represent Canada at championships around the world. These members who excel at sailing small vessels in addition to their normal duties as members of the CAF exemplify the devotion to duty and fitness that our military needs.  Sailing naturally compliments military service.  The team work, attention to detail, determination in the face of adversity (especially the occasionally harsh weather and sea state), and desire to win are all hallmarks of both sailing and CAF membership.
  
  “As a long time dinghy sailor (especially the Laser), I know first-hand the value of competitive sailing and what it brings to both the athletes and the CAF.  I could not be prouder of being offered the opportunity to represent this sport and help to promote its benefits to the CAF.”

  PREVIOUS PATRONS
  2019 - 2021	Commodore A.J. Clarke
  2016 - 2018	Commodore M.B. Watson
  2014 - 2016	Commodore S.N. Cantelon
  Unknown - 2013	Rear-Admiral R.W. Greenwood
  1999 - Unknown	Commodore McMillen

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  Lieutenant-Commander K. Pallard

  CISM TEAM MANAGER View Bio
  

  2018 - present

  Lieutenant-Commander K. Pallard

  CISM TEAM MANAGER

  Kevin’s obsession with sailing began at age twelve when he joined the local sea cadet corps and started capsizing dinghies in the Halifax Harbour Narrows. That obsession led him to race dinghies throughout his teens, work as a sailing coach during his university years, race one-design keelboats in his twenties, and continue competing in local Performance Handicap Racing Fleets to present day. He competed in the 2016 Admiral’s Cup Regatta in India and crewed STV Tuna for multiple races. He was appointed as CISM Sailing Team Manager in 2018.
  
  Kevin is a strong proponent of military sailing in general and naval sailing in particular. Sailing fosters attributes such as teamwork, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence, which are valuable to all military members, as well as familiarity with weather, wind, sea, currents, and marine safety, which are particularly valuable for naval personnel.
  
  When he is not sailing, cycling, camping, or parenting, Kevin works as a Naval Combat Systems Engineer, and is currently posted to the Naval Training Development Center (Atlantic).
  
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