October 11, 2017
BRAVO ZULU DYC Hosts Convoy Cup 2017
Since Halifax was founded in 1749 by Edward Cornwallis and the British Garrison the strategic importance of Halifax Harbour and Bedford Basin has played a significant role in the development of Halifax.
October 11, 2017
2018 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival – We WILL Be Racing.
With most of the Caribbean islands caught in the wrath of hurricane Irma and then Maria – two category five hurricanes that hit land and made history – the message from the organizers of the BVI Spring Regatta is strong and clear…
October 11, 2017
Bedford Basin Yacht Club Hosts Nova Scotia Provincial Optimist Championship
Many have said that fall in Nova Scotia is the best season as the humidity of the summer is pretty much gone, the ocean water is at its warmest and the forests will soon be ablaze in stunning colour.
September 27, 2017
2017 Sperry Challenge results
The 5th edition of the Sperry Challenge presented by BNI was held at the RStLYC in Montréal on Aug 26 which raised $25,000 in support of local sailors with disabilities…
September 27, 2017
J24 Port Credit Worlds
Hurricanes Jose and Maria had done their devastating work in the Caribbean and Florida that created a wonderful weather high in the Great Lakes region that was to last almost three weeks.
September 27, 2017
Sonar Worlds 2017
There is a new Sonar World Champion. Peter Galloway and his crew on Fast Forward, Garin Pace, Ched Proctor, and Judy Lugar came out on top after three days of racing in beautiful Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia this September.
September 27, 2017
It’s a new way of doing regattas – First 36.7 NAs
I guess it’s true what they say. The only thing that stays the same is change. Regattas are not what they used to be. Gone are they days of 20 boat rafts, tents filing the yacht club grounds and beer trucks lining the streets to serve hundreds of sailors.
September 13, 2017
Kevin and Lorraine Anderson and their mini 12’s, Thing one and Thing two.
The Snake Island Nanaimo Regatta kicks off each year with a social mixer at the end of their main dock. Part of the activities includes adult racing in Opti’s.
September 12, 2017
2017 Canadian Laser Masters Championships
This year the Laser Canadian Masters’ Championships were held on Lake Wabamun and hosted by the Wabamun Sailing Club, about an hour’s drive west of Edmonton.
September 12, 2017
Opti Nationals held at RNSYS
Here’s wrap-up of the Opti racing at RNSYS. By the way, we love Mini Me the committee boat.
September 12, 2017
Martin’s River Regatta 2017
It has been 20 years since the late marine artist Bill Gilkerson and fellow Martin’s River resident, Chip Dickison came up with the idea of a Labour Day get-together for local boats, with some informal racing thrown in.
September 12, 2017
J/24 Fleets invade Port Credit Yacht Club for the drive HG 2017 Worlds
Whether your style is weeknight beer-can racing or competing on the world stage – the J/24 is undeniably the most popular racing keelboat to make waves around the world.
August 22, 2017
Chester Race Week 2017
Chester Race Week wrapped up on Saturday, August 19th after four days of racing which saw everything from sunshine and gentle winds, to near gales, waves and rain. Michael Dunn covered the event and here is his day by day review…
August 9, 2017
59th Steerers’ Regatta – Port Credit Yacht Club – July 20 and 21, 2017
In the late 50s there were no Zone, Provincial, or Canadian Youth Championships, so juniors in the Toronto Area quite often raced against adults in open dinghy events.
August 9, 2017
Chester Preview: Focus on diversity, fun see Chester Race Week thrive where others struggle
North America’s 2nd largest annual keel boat race week to welcome hard-core racers, casual cruisers, classic wooden yacht lovers & tourists
July 25, 2017
FireBall Dinghy Regatta: Canadian National Championship 50 years later
Martin Herbert of the Saltspring Island Sailing Club shares his memories as he prepares for the FireBall Dinghy Regatta, Canadian National Championship.
July 25, 2017
The 2017 Canadian Invitational Blind Sailing Regatta
The event will be sailed in Flying Tiger 7.5M small keel sport boats at the National One Design Sailing Academy, 14 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario.
July 25, 2017
Nova Scotia Schooner Association are holding their annual race week in Shelburne harbour from August 6 -12.
It has been several years since the harbour has seen a fleet of schooners in Shelburne. Excitement is building with anticipation of an outstanding week of sailing.
July 25, 2017
Prizes awarded in record-breaking Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race
Fair winds and following seas were the winning combinations that made the 2017 Steele Auto Group Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race one for the record books.
July 25, 2017
Atlantic Canada Regatta. ARK 2017
Rob Dunbar sent us this wrap-up of this year’s ARK Regatta held at the Bedford Basin Yacht Club on July 8 and 9.
July 12, 2017
32nd Georgian Bay Regatta will be held Aug. 2-6
The 32nd annual Georgian Bay Regatta will be held Aug. 2-6. Boats will depart from the Midland Bay Sailing Club and finish in Thornbury. The annual event hosted by the Georgian Bay Sailing Association (GBSA)…
July 11, 2017
Great Lakes J/Fest next weekend
The inaugural Great Lakes J/Fest happens next week at Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club.
July 11, 2017
GHYRA Blows (or not) into Newport YC
Our fearless west-end-of the-Lake reporter John Gallaugher checks in with the after race party update.
July 11, 2017
From Calgary to Antigua to Bermuda
Lunenburg based Spartan Ocean Racing have had a busy year providing their clients with exciting offshore racing experiences.
July 11, 2017
Dartmouth Yacht Club Opening Regatta 2017
Things have been going well for the DYC in recent years with strong membership numbers and plans for a new clubhouse in the works.
July 11, 2017
Optimist North Americans
Nova Scotia was well represented at the 2017 Optimist North American Championships held over the holiday weekend in Toronto. 178 sailors from 20 countries participated.
July 11, 2017
Bronte hosts Match Racing Championship
THE 2017 STOLZE CUP MATCH RACING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE LAKE YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 9-10, And a 1 Day North U Match Racing Clinic on Friday, September 8.
June 20, 2017
America’s Cup blog
Avid sailors, myself included, attended a presentation at the RCYC in Toronto. The Cup was there for all to admire, along with Norbert Bajurin, Commodore of the Golden Gate YC…
June 20, 2017
28th Toronto Easter Seals Regatta
Easter Seals Ontario is hosting the 28th Toronto Easter Seals Regatta on Sunday, July 30 at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.
June 20, 2017
Boxing Rock Race is a great success in perfect sailing conditions
The 2017 Boxing Rock Cup was sailed in Halifax Harbour on June 10 under perfect, no I mean PERFECT conditions! Sunshine, nice winds, and lots of heat made for a great event for the nearly 40 boats and 200+ sailors.
June 20, 2017
BMW Lasqueti Island Regatta is a blast!
The Schooner Cove yacht club’s 30th anniversary BMW Lasqueti Island Regatta was a huge success. Located in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, this small yacht club with minimal facilities, put on a spectacular event.
June 7, 2017
High water, light winds – LORC Season Opener
Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club hosted the opening regatta of the 2017 Lake Ontario Racing Council season May 27 and 28. It was a challenge…
June 7, 2017
The 74th Swiftsure International Yacht Race
The 74th Swiftsure International Yacht Race lived up to its reputation as the ultimate test for yacht racing in the Pacific Northwest.
June 7, 2017
The 2017 LO 300 continues to grow
This year’s LO300 begins on July 15 and is the Lake’s biggest best-known offshore event. In 2016 there were ell over 100 entries and there are currently 70 boats entered.
June 7, 2017
Boxing Rock Cup Harbour Race set for June 10
The annual Boxing Rock Cup (formerly the Harbour Race) will be held Saturday, June 10. Racing starts from both the Bedford Basin Club and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron at 1300, with the finish line off Bishop’s Landing on the city waterfront.
June 6, 2017
Race to Alaska (R2AK)
One of the greatest sea adventures of our time is about to begin, the 3rd annual Race to Alaska. Stage 1 is the shakedown sprint from Port Townsend, Washington to Victoria, British Columbia…
May 24, 2017
The Basil Hobbs Memorial SIN Regatta
On June 30th through July 2ndcome and join the Nanaimo Yacht Club and celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday. A new non-competitive Canada 150 Division for Cruising Boats is now part the SIN Regatta.
May 24, 2017
Nova Scotian crew wins Bermuda International Invitational Race Week
Boat builder, tug boat skipper and sailor, Dayna Nelder, has been busy again. Dayna sent us this report on her most recent adventure. GC
May 10, 2017
The 50th Annual Round the County Race
On August 19 and 20 the 50th edition of one of Canada’s most interesting races gets underway.