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A Canadian aboard Class Afloat

Class Afloat offers rigorous and internationally acclaimed academic programmes for Grade 11, 12, University and Gap year students while they sail the world’s oceans aboard a majestic tall ship. 

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Black Friday Sail

I’ve recently made the jump from monohull to catamaran and the need for speed. Having limited experience as crew on both a Hobie 16 and Hobie 18 I knew that it was impossible for me to control a boat like that by myself.

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Paris2024: Reshaping or destroying the Olympics?

Later this week World Sailing holds it Mid-Year Meeting in London. The Mid-Year is usually akin to a “morning-after party” – which considers the leftover matters from the previous November’s Annual Conference.       

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New operators at C-Tow Comox

Pasha Barlak and Melissa Curtis of Global Navigation Services Ltd are the new operators of C-Tow Comox; a 24-hour on-water towing and assistance for recreational boaters.      

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Mike Milner debuts as Sail Canada High Performance Director

Last Friday, Sail Canada officially introduced Michael Milner as Sail Canada’s new High Performance director at a press conference held at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club City Club in Toronto

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A major refit “Westerly” is ready for the 75th addition of the SwiftSure International Yacht Race

Joy and Stuart Dehlgren of UK sailmakers in Sidney BC own the Santa Cruz 70, Westerly. 

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LORC opener at ABYC

The Lake Ontario Racing Council (LORC) season kicks off with the Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club Open Regatta on May 26 and 27.

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5 from RNSYS To Represent Canada at Youth Worlds

Sail Canada announced the athletes and coaches who will be leading Team Canada at the Youth Sailing World Championships to be held in late July in Corpus Christi, Texas. 

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An update from the Guysborough Sailing Club

The Guysborough Sailing Club is pleased to announce three new programs for this season, and one new great boat!

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2018 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame announces inductees

The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston announce the 2018 Inductees:

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Boxing Rock Cup

The annual Sail Nova Scotia Harbour Race, now known as the Boxing Rock Cup will take place Saturday, June 9th. 

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Sail Canada announces Michael Milner as Sail Canada’s new High Performance director

Sail Canada will officially announce Michael Milner as Sail Canada’s new High Performance director at a press conference at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club City Club on St George Street on Friday May 4th.      

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Stories From The Six-time America’s Cup Veteran: Steve Killing’s presentation in Midland, ON

On a cold wintery night, sailors gathered at the Midland Bay Cultural Centre to hear local legend Steve Killing speak on his involvement in the 35th America’s Cup. 

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Bavaria Yachts reported insolvent

According to BOOT-online.net, Bavaria Yachtbau, the German sports boat yard for sail and motor boats, is insolvent. “According to initial information, the yard will be heavy in debt.      

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New C-Tow capability in Oakville

Capt. Michael Naumetz, proud new operator of C-Tow Oakville has a background vessel restoration and repair. Currently nearing completion of a 40ft houseboat, which will be used as on the water….      

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The First IC37 from Melges Heads East For Sea Trials

Westerly Marine has finished building the New York Yacht Club’s first IC37 by Melges. Last week the boat departed Southern California heading to Rhode Island for sea trials.

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LOOR 2018 Racing Guide is Now Available!

The 2018 Lake Ontario Offshore Racing Guide is now available in hard copy and online at our website.

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Boating Atlantic now available online

If you were one the lucky folks who were able to attend either the Halifax International Boat Show in February or the Moncton Boat Show in March, you may well have picked up a copy of Boating Atlantic. 

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Helly Hansen Sailor of the Month – Tayte Stefaniuk

The 2018 Laser Midwinters East took place last month in Clearwater, Florida, attracting over 147 competitors from all over North America for the 10-race series from February 22nd to the 25th. Over the four days of racing sailors were met with difficult and puffy conditions resulting in an overall challenging regatta.

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Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 19th-25th, 2018)

The 2018 North American Safe Boating Awareness Week Campaign is ramping up for this year’s boating season.

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The Pacific Salmon Foundation flagship fundraiser, The Vancouver Gala Dinner & Auction

Bluewater Rigging Vancouver announced today that they will donate a 2018 Seakeeper SK02 Gyro valued at $30,000 to the Pacific Salmon Foundation Gala auction on May 11, 2018.

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2018 Melges 24 World Championship To Take Place At The Victoria International Marina

The Melges 24 World Championship 2018 will be held on May 31st through June 8th, will be hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club at the Victoria International Marina.

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A Yacht Broker’s tips for sellers

Spring is here and the scent of two-foot-itis is in the air. That means selling so you can buy. Here’s a professional’s insight.

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Picton Castle embarks on her final world cruise

As you read this the barque Picton Castle is in the Gulf of Mexico on her way to the Panama Canal and her 7th circumnavigation of the world.

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Opinion:Paul Henderson OLY – World Sailing has it WRONG

As a sailor, past member of the Canadian Olympic team and former IOC member, I am disturbed by the direction that sailing at the Olympics is taking.

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Steve Killing speaks in Midland

On April 6, 2018 The Midland Bay Sailing Club along with North Sails will present an evening with Steve Killing at the Midland Cultural Centre.

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Creating a space for Boaters with community pride and stability – Brentwood Bay Maritime Community Society (BBMCS)

The management of Brentwood Bay as a resource for all has long been contentious, largely due to the long absence of the Federal government in enforcing its own laws regarding moorage and derelict and abandoned vessels.

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Sail Canada Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards

The Sail Canada Sailor of the Year Awards presented earlier this month honoured competitors and others who contribute to the sport at the Carlu in Toronto.

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Eight bells – karin larson

Passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Mississauga at the age of 95. Survived by sisters Bernice Molter and Mickey Lightfoot, plus many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. 

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Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) award for Keith Nelder

The 2018 Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association Conference took place at the Lord Nelson Hotel in downtown Halifax on 8th March. 

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Le Boat fleet cruises into Smiths Falls, ON

In early February, Le Boat, an operator of river and canal holidays, received 16 brand-new Horizon boats at their new North American base located in Smiths Falls, Ontario. 

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Fly Boy video update

Back in June we shared photos and video by Jim Peerless of the building process and launching of his Barrelback 19, Fly Boy. 

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Rob Dunbar completes his 185-mile voyage from Halifax to the Strait of Canso in his 16’ dinghy Celtic Kiss

As I reached the mouth of the Liscomb River, my course took me near an old Liberty Ship which had run afoul of the many rocks that litter the coastline.

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Forget winter, Summer is coming ….

Last summer’s Chester Race Week was an enormous success with 120 boats participating…

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Brian Chapman: Celebration of Life

Brian Chapman, who passed away earlier this year triggered by a sudden bout of influenza, was a fixture around the GTA and though much of the Canadian sailing competitor as a sailor, competitor and bon vivant.

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Rolex Sailor of the Year Brenda Bowskill

Last Friday, Brenda Bowskill of Royal Canadian Yacht Club was honoured with the most prestigious national sailing award of the year at the Carlu in Toronto, Ontario.

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YYC CanAm registration open

Coming off a very successful 2017, we are excited to bring more good racing and parties to our racers. 

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DN North American Championships

Four members of the Nova Ice Yacht Club joined 80 other competitors from 7 countries at the DN North American Championships in January.

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2018 Nova Scotia Sailing Team Announced

Sail Nova Scotia is proud to announce members of the Nova Scotia Sailing Senior Team and Prospects Group.

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