July 21, 2020
Classic boats: National Vintage* Boating Day
If your organization has had to cancel events this summer, but you’re still looking for a way to keep your club members engaged, why not join National Vintage* Boating Day – Saturday, August 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon (local time).
May 27, 2020
Cancellation of 2020 Route Halifax Saint-Pierre and Route Saint-Pierre Quebec
In view of the international health situation, we regret to cancel the 2020 edition of ROUTE Halifax Saint-Pierre and ROUTE Saint-Pierre Quebec.
May 13, 2020
News from Kingston: CORK Update
The situation with respect to CORK events remains uncertain. On one hand, the City has changed the previous order that recreational facilities will remain closed until 31 August to be “until further notice”, and as you will read below, City staff are conducting annual maintenance at the two municipal marinas.
March 24, 2020
Canadian ‘Pucker Pro’ Wins Key West’s Conch Shell Blowing Contest
Several dozen fans of the fluted, pink-lined conch shell displayed their pucker power Saturday March 1st, during Key West’s 58th annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest in the Florida Keys.
February 11, 2020
2019 PHRF-LO Chapman Championships
The snow storm on the first day of the Toronto International Boat Show last month didn’t prevent sailors from as far away as Albany NY, attending PHRF-Lake Ontario’s presentation of the awards for the Chapman New Racers and the Season Championship at its AGM.
February 11, 2020
Come Race Martin242s With Us on Vancouver’s Beautiful English Bay!
BOOM! goes the start signal, and you are under way. Trim sails to perfection, hike out, monitor the compass for wind shifts, scan the race course and fleet to plan your next moves!
December 17, 2019
Mark Your Calendars. LOOR Dates for 2020
The LOSHRS Awards Banquet is coming up on February 8th, followed by another spectacular offshore racing season planned for 2020 including the 31st LO300 Challenge.Great news for all those long-long distance racers, the LO600 returns in 2020.
December 3, 2019
January to April Speakers for Shellbacks
January 8th: Melodie Ridge: will tell us of her time spent aboard as crew on the Southern Ocean Leg of the Clipper around the World Race.
December 3, 2019
J/105 Canadian Championship 2019
Canada’s premier one design, big boat regatta, the J/105 Canadian Championship, was hosted in Toronto by the RCYC on September 27-29 2019.
December 3, 2019
Clean Marine BC training in Richmond
Clean Marine BC hosted representatives from eight marinas, three yacht clubs, and a harbour authority from around B.C. for a full-day training session on responding to spills.
November 19, 2019
Georgian College ABYC Systems Certification Course in December
The Georgian College Midland, Ontario campus will hold an ABYC Systems Certification course coming up on December 17th to 19th.
November 5, 2019
Sarah Douglas fundraiser at ABYC
Tokyo 2020 is coming up fast, especially for the athletes working hard to represent Canada (or any country, for that matter.) In sailing, we have at least two athletes who have a real shot at a medal: Sarah Douglas in the Laser Radial and Tom Ramshaw in the Finn.
November 4, 2019
Sail Ontario 2019 Awards Luncheon, AGM, and Workshops
For our annual celebration of achievements in sailing, updates on what’s happening with Ontario Sailing and a chance for learning and development for Board Members of clubs from across the province in 2019, Ontario Sailing is hosting a one-day event.
October 23, 2019
Marine Service Technician in an intensive 4-week block
There is exciting news for Marine Service Technicians (MST) across Canada. The new MST trade challenge process that was developed in 2018 is open to anyone in Canada.
October 22, 2019
Boating with Kids Summer of 2019 Part 2
Laura and Royce live near Lake Nipissing but boat on Georgian Bay. This year we were out of Key River so sadly missed a month due to the big fire.
September 25, 2019
Canoe Cove Rendezvous
Canoe Cove Association members, the proud owners of boats manufactured by Canoe Cove Manufacturing in Sidney, BC held their annual rendezvous at the Ladysmith Community Marina from the 23rd to the 25th of August this year.
September 11, 2019
Shellbacks re-convene for season
Officially started in February 1934, The Shellback Club is celebrating its 86th year. To be “Shellback” today only requires attending a lunch meeting and joining everyone in singing a sea shanty. The location, as in past years, is the RCYC at 141 St George Street at Prince Arthur in Toronto (west exit of the St. George TTC station).
August 21, 2019
BC Boating Week Proclaimed August 24-30
Through the advocacy of Boating BC Association, the Province has proclaimed August 24-30 as BC Boating Week – an opportunity to highlight the significance of the recreational boating sector, showcase the many opportunities that exist for anyone to get on the water and enjoy the boating lifestyle, and reinforce what it means to be a responsible boater.
August 21, 2019
The Lake Ontario 300 – Always a ‘Challenge’
Whether it’s stable flies, thunderstorms, zero winds or over 20 knot blows, the Lake Ontario 300 Challenge is always just that – a challenge.
July 24, 2019
30th year of the York Cup match race run at Toronto’s RCYC
The 30th year of the York Cup match race run at Toronto’s RCYC took place July 13-14, 2019 . This event, this year sailed in Sonars, is one of the season’s top match racing event.
July 10, 2019
39th Annual M242 North American Championship
Held at Orcas Island Yacht Club on June 29 and 30, the 2019 M242 North American Championship had its biggest turnout at 27 boats since 2012, and Mike George with is team of Alan Field, Jennifer Hylander, and Jennifer Arrington, all from Los Angeles, won it for the 4th time.
July 10, 2019
Lakeshore Raft Party brings back the regatta vibe
The inaugural LSYC started with a simple concept – why not bring back the fun and good time racing of events of the past. A team of organizers put together a full slate of sponsors, a food truck and raft-up plan designed to bring a lot of people together for a summer party.
July 10, 2019
J24 Canadians at RNSYS
The J24 Canadian Championships return to the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron on July 19-21, 2019 Registration is open, expecting 15+ boats.
June 11, 2019
The Race to Alaska is like the Iditarod, on a boat.
There is a chance of drowning, being run down by a freighter, or eaten by a grizzly bear. There are squalls, killer whales, tidal currents that run upwards of 20 miles an hour, and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth.
June 11, 2019
Fall Registration for Marine Apprenticeship Training in British Columbia is Open!
There are 16 seats available in each program below. Register your employees now before they fill up!
June 11, 2019
Keeners head to Newport for IC37 practice
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club has designated the Melges IC37 as the boat for the next three Canada’s Cup contest. The New York Yacht Club has gone a step further putting their money where their mast step is purchasing the first 20 copies of the new boat for use in its annual Invitational Cup.
May 22, 2019
Thetis Island run: R2AK warm up
R2AK 2019 starts June 3rd from Port Townsend so, Team Pioraq decided that it would be a good practice run for them to go from their home base in Esqimalt to Thetis Island without using their engine.
May 22, 2019
Killarney Mountain Lodge to host Top Chef Killarney Challenge
On Wednesday, May 29 the Lodge will host the second Top Chef Killarney Challenge among five chefs from the Sportsman’s Inn and Killarney Mountain Lodge. The event starts with signature cocktails at 5:30pm followed by a five-course dinner at 6:30pm (menu below).
May 22, 2019
In July, champions return to claim 12 Metre World Title
When the 12 Metre World Championship takes place in Newport over July 8-13, it will celebrate one of the greatest classes in world sailing history.
May 8, 2019
Canada’s Oldest Commissioned Naval Ship Will Visit the Oldest Yacht Club in The Americas
It’s history in the making. The oldest yacht club in the Americas welcomes Canada’s oldest commissioned ship in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) this Saturday in Halifax.An official reception was held at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (RNSYS), Saturday, May 4th.
April 24, 2019
Salty Dawg Announces Summer Rallies to Maine and Nova Scotia
Enjoy a Downeast Adventure to “chill” in the cool weather. Delight in the coastal beauty and culinary wonders of Maine. Then, sail on to witness maritime magic in the land of Celtic music on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island.
March 27, 2019
Trotac Marine’s Big Annual Sale and Charity Auction
It’s time again for Trotac Marine’s, once a year, BIG Annual Sale! A must attend for all boaters, featuring great in store deals, plus additional one day specials from many of their suppliers.
March 27, 2019
The 16th annual Massive Marine Garage Sale April 13th
Do you have whosits, whatsits, and “things that might be helpful later” taking over your boat? Does your basement look a bit too much like a chandlery?
February 13, 2019
Atlantic Region’s Largest Boating Event – Strong 2019
Atlantic Canada’s largest boat show returned to Halifax Exhibition Centre last week February 7th through 10th, celebrating success following an increase in show traffic and added attractions.
February 13, 2019
Sailing it Forward for Youth!
200 tickets at $100 pp include a welcome glass, dinner w/wine, dessert, dancing to live music, silent auction and $20 tax receipt. Some parking is available.
January 23, 2019
Fifth Annual – Crate’s Belleville Hearty Soup Contest 2019
It has become tradition at Crate’s and we welcome everyone again on Saturday, February 16 from 11am – 3pm at Showroom at Crate’s, 5 Dundas St West Belleville, Ontario! To change things up we have decided to also make it a skating party so lace up!
January 8, 2019
Seasonal celebration: The bright December lights of Victoria Harbour, BC
There is something extra special about bright lights that decorate communities during the Holiday Season that brings people out on brisk winter nights.
December 5, 2018
Sail Nova Scotia 2018 Awards
Sail Nova Scotia held its 2018 Awards on Friday night at the Halifax Central library.
October 24, 2018
Atlantic Sailing Conference in November
The first ever Atlantic Sailing Conference Kicks off Friday November 16 with the Sail NS Awards at The Halifax Central Library. The program runs Saturday Nov 17 at Citadel High School in Halifax.