February 27, 2023
Canadians Compete in International Events
ILCA 6 World Championships, Portugal Grand Prix, CanAm 3 series and ILCA Midwinters Updates.
February 27, 2023
What a Week: New F50 Gets Launched Then Smashed
What a difference a few days makes. On the Tuesday of the second week in February, the strategist of the Canada SailGP Team and National Sailing Team 49erFX sailor, Georgia Lewin-Lafrance from Chester, NS did the honours last week naming the team’s new F50 SPIRIT.
February 27, 2023
Royal Van Launches Women’s and Youth CA Teams
Sponsored by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, the Canadian women’s team will be led by former National Team Member and CANSail GP Strategist, Isabella Bertold. History will be made when the all-female Team Canada entry participates in next year’s first only Women’s America Cup.
February 27, 2023
Glory Days of ‘76
The summer of 1976 was an exciting time in Canada. Montreal hosted the Olympics and built a spectacular stadium for the opening ceremonies and track and field. Also built were a cycling velodrome beside the stadium, a rowing basin at Notre Dame Island and a sailing harbour in Kingston (Portsmouth Olympic Harbour).
February 26, 2023
Speed & Smarts: Planning for 2023 – Tips 9 to 15
Last issue we began a series on the little things and the big things that make a difference in your performance. We continue with more of Dave’s series of tips to make you smarter and faster for racing in 2023. Now is the time to get set up for the season ahead.
February 15, 2023
Canadian Boat Whiskey Jack Takes Globe40 Leg 7
On February 13th at 22.09 local time (02.09 UTC on February 14th) the Canadian crew Whiskey Jack crossed the finish line taking honours on leg 7 of the GLOBE40 at the entrance to the port of St. Georges in Grenada.
February 14, 2023
LOOR Registration for 2023 Racing is Open
The ground is still frozen, but the days are getting longer and, just like us, we bet you are dreaming about sailing. Rates & Dates have been set, NOR’s are published, and logistics are well in hand. Registration links are below or on loor.ca.
February 13, 2023
Vancouver’s Allan Clark Leads ILCA Grand Masters in Thailand
Consistency was key on Race Day 3, Sunday for Canadian Allan Clark, who finished second in both races and slid into first overall after six races in the 42-competitor Grand Masters division.
February 13, 2023
First Four Canadian Sailors Have Qualified to be Nominated to 2023 Pan American Games Team
The first four sailors have qualified to be nominated to Team Canada’s Santiago 2023 Pan American Games Team following one of the qualification events, the US Open Sailing Series in Clearwater, Florida, which wrapped up on Sunday Feb 5, after four days of competition.
February 13, 2023
Speed & Smarts: Planning for 2023 – Tips 1 to 8
It’s the little things. And the big things. Dave offers a series of tips to make you smarter and faster for racing in 2023. Now is the time to get set up for the season ahead.
February 13, 2023
Mailbag: A Complaint – 2.4M Statement
Hi. This article (6 NS Sailors Named to Sail Canada Youth Squad – SinC Feb 1) displays bias whether intended or not. Where is the National Coverage??? If you are naming sailors from NS, then please name them from all over the country and give equal coverage.
February 13, 2023
Officials are Critical to the Sport
Officials play a key role in any sailing race or regatta! Sail Canada Race Officer, Judge and Umpire programs provide training and certification from the Club to National level, with World Sailing providing International Certification.
February 13, 2023
Caribbean Circuit: St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Mangrove Planting February 28 & March 11
Today, many international race regattas focus on leaving no impact behind. But the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will leave a growing and long-lasting reminder from every team taking part, thanks to a new environmental initiative being launched this year.
February 13, 2023
Youth Foiling Gold Cup: Next Generation of Canadian High-Performance Sailors Meet the 69F
Youth and speed came together for Canadian 69F Team Volaire at the Youth Foiling Gold Cup series event in Miami Florida this past January. The 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup is a worldwide circuit for sailors under 25 years old.
January 31, 2023
SinC Mailbag
Good morning SinC. Only recently did I catch on to the Sailing In Canada publication, just in time for some excellent off season reading. Just wanted to send my thanks for your wonderful work showcasing so many informative articles on the local sailing scene.
January 31, 2023
Paralympic Sailing Excluded from 2028 Games
Many Canadians are active in Paralympic sailing including National Sailing Team member, Paralympian Bruce Millar who finished 10th in the 2.4m class at the Rio 2016 Games and first at the 2021 Canadian 2.4mR Championships in Victoria.
January 30, 2023
Speed & Smarts: MORE Starting Strategy & Tactics – Part 4
When the starting signal goes off, every boat would like to have a large space to leeward so they can put their bow down without the fear of being pinched off. But this doesn’t mean you want to have such a big hole to leeward throughout the starting sequence.
January 30, 2023
6 NS Sailors Named to Sail Canada Youth Squad
Congratulations to the 6 Nova Scotia youth sailors who were named to the 2023 Sail Canada Canadian Sailing Youth Squad.
January 30, 2023
Does Club Racing Have a Future? (Part B)
Part A of this article summarized the many hundred replies to the survey on the topic of whether Club Racing will survive. It addressed the importance of an active club culture, and a governance model that supports the club’s primary mission.
January 26, 2023
Eight Bells: David Howard
David Howard passed way this week. He was the past commodore of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and a man so accomplished at so many things. I remember Mr. Howard as a mentor and a great helmsman.
January 17, 2023
Canada Ocean Racing 2nd in RORC Transatlantic Race
Just this summer Scott Shawyer was showing off his brand new endeavour, Canada Ocean Racing’s refitted IMOCA 70, and outlining his planned adventure to hometown audiences.
January 17, 2023
PHRF POV: Friends Let Friends Race PHRF
Welcome to 2023. Hopefully your New Year’s Resolution includes to race your sailboat this season. The good news – PHRF LO Racing is on the upswing.
January 17, 2023
We CAN Foil – Set to Fly in 2023
Over 500 youth across the country have now had the opportunity to try foiling as part of the Canada SailGP Team’s inaugural We CAN Foil programme which culminated in a team training camp and foiling demos during CANFoil week last October in Halifax.
January 17, 2023
CANSailGP – Up and Down at Singapore GP
The inaugural Singapore Sail Grand Prix took place this past weekend in challenging, light air conditions which put all nine teams to the test.
January 17, 2023
Sail Canada 2023 Annual Awards
Starting now, Sail Canada is looking to receive nominations from the Canadian Sailing community to recognize outstanding sailors, athletes, coaches, instructors, officials, volunteers and events through one of Sail Canada’s 12 Annual Award categories.
January 17, 2023
The Rules Guy: Hails That Are Not Required
During my summer judging, I have heard some strange things about the hails people expect to hear. Last issue I discussed the three hails, “room to tack”, “you tack” and “protest” that are required in the Racing Rules of Sailing. This issue I will continue with other hails that are not required.
January 17, 2023
Keven Talks Sails: Preparing for Bad Weather – Part 2
Most sailors just don’t have practice sailing in really windy conditions. Club racers don’t go out if it is more than 25 knots (nor will the race committee). When doing a long-distance cruise or race, you don’t have much option if a squall runs at you.
January 17, 2023
Speed & Smarts: MORE Starting Strategy & Tactics – Part 3
A good start is all about getting what you want and not letting other boats stand in your way. In the ideal world you want to start in the position you choose on the line, carve out a certain amount of space around you, and then come off the line with clear air and speed.
January 16, 2023
Does Club Racing Have a Future?
By definition, a club is an association or organization dedicated to a particular interest or activity be it a baseball club, a rowing club, or a sailing club. Members, particularly competitive ones, are the beating heart of the club.
January 10, 2023
Sail Replacement and Purchasing Process (Part 1 of 2)
For many sailors north of the snow belt, haulout means getting the boat ready for winter, which inevitably involves removing the sails. Oddly enough, winter is often the first time we really take a close look at them as we spread them out, flake and fold them. This is when we can closely inspect and spot some troublesome areas.
January 3, 2023
Keven Talks Sails: Dealing with Squalls – To Reef or Not to Reef
If you sail on the Great Lakes long enough, you are going to need to deal with summertime squalls. Because of the landlocked humid continental climate, we see very hot summer temperatures that lead to convective weather events.
January 3, 2023
It Takes More Than Good Intentions and a Good Breeze
With the start of the new year, Sailing in Canada begins a series that impacts the largest number of racers in the country, Club Racing. Roger Renaud, who has prepared the series has been racing at the club, regional and national level since…well, a long time.
January 3, 2023
Feedback: A Loaner Shark
Hi SinC. I read the article on the Lightning Grant program and have followed it for years. I think the concept is great. I am an avid Shark sailor and have been in the fleet for 34 years.
January 2, 2023
Sail Canada Joins Abuse-Free Sport on March 1
Sail Canada will join Abuse-Free Sport following the official signing of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) agreement with the new independent agency to prevent and address maltreatment in sport, which will come into effect no later than March 1, 2023, following a transition period.
January 2, 2023
Speed & Smarts: Starting Strategy & Tactics Part 2 (of several)
As a general rule of thumb, if you like the left side of the first beat you should start on the left side of the line. If you like the right side of the course, start on the right of the line. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s amazing how many boats do not follow this basic principle.
December 20, 2022
Keven Talks Sails: Winter Voyage Preparation
This is the time of year for planning next season’s special voyage. This may be a trip up the coast, across the lake, or multi week sail to the islands or a favorite anchorage.
December 12, 2022
70+ Melges Registered
The 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series gets underway January 7 in Jensen Beach, FL. More than 70 Melges 15s have registered for the first event of the 2023 Winter Series making it the largest class event to date.
December 12, 2022
Planning Sail Canada Long Term Development
More than 20 leaders representing disciplines of sailing across Canada gathered in Toronto, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5 and 6, to pursue the revision of Sail Canada Long Term Development in sailing framework.