May 20, 2010
Countdown to Lake Ontario 300
Attendance for this year's Lake Ontario 300 is well on its way to being another record-breaking year in more ways than one. To date there are 110 paid registrants, an increase of 25% from last year at this time. The total number of yachts competing last year was 172, which was a 35% increase from 2008. The LO300 has more than tripled in size over the last 5 years. Part of this increase is due to the addition of an exciting IRC division, a multi-hull division and a Single-handed division.
May 20, 2010
The Susan Hood Trophy Race – The Coolest Race on the Great Lakes
The coolest race on the Great Lakes is shaping up to be another great challenge in 2010. For some the challenge will be making it to the start line due to the low water levels on Lake Ontario, for others their challenge will be the unpredictable weather we are experiencing this Spring.
May 20, 2010
Hans Fogh Awarded Yachtsman of the Year
What a treat it was to attend the annual Yachtsman's Spring Thaw Luncheon on Friday April 23 at the Boulevard Club. The Port Credit Yacht Club was well represented with Commodore Peter Howells, Vice Commodore Fleet Don French and a dozen other members in attendance. The highlight of the luncheon is always the honouring of three members of the boating fraternity – this year the Environmental Award was presented to Geoff Hadrill of National Yacht Club, the Yachtsman of the Year for Power to Find Christiansen, founder of Bronte Harbour Marina, and most exciting – the Yachtsman of the Year for Sail to PCYC's own Hans Fogh! Hans is the patriarch of one of the three generation families at PCYC, with sons Morton and Thomas also being members and Grandson Marcus making his mark as an up and coming Optimist sailor in the PCYC Learn to Sail program.
November 22, 2009
CYA Appoints Curtis Florence CYA’s Rolex Sailor of the Year Award
Last night, during CYA’s Annual General Meeting, Curtis Florence was appointed CYA’s Rolex Sailor of the Year Award during the Awards Dinner hosted by the Royal Canadian Yachting Club. Curtis’ two sons, Trey (16) and Jordan (12), were present to accept the award on behalf of their father. Curtis was able to make his gracious acceptance speech via SKYPE.
November 14, 2009
Paddy Boyd Joins CYA
On September 15, after an 18-month global search, the Canadian Yachting Association announced the official appointment of Paddy Boyd as Executive Director. Recently, Canadian Yachting sat down with Boyd at the association’s headquarters in Kingston, ON.
November 13, 2009
Canadian Yachting Launches Sail World Canada
The largest online marine news network in the world, Australia’s TetraMedia Marine Group, publishers of Sail-World.com, Powerboat-World.com and MarineBusiness-World.com has announced a strategic alliance with a major North American magazine publisher.
January 1, 1999
‘Racing Around the World Alone’ premiering on CBC Documentary Jan 31st
Racing Around the World Alone is the story of the 2008/2009 Vendée Globe race. 30 skippers embark on a quest to be the fastest to sail 27000 miles around the world, non stop, without assistance and alone on 60 foot sailboats. This is one of the most extreme challenges a human being can face. The sailors are alone at sea for months and physical and emotional strength are essential. Growlers (Icebergs), sea mammals, and massive waves are a constant danger.
January 1, 1999
2009 Soling Worlds, Light Winds at the Second Day of Racing
2009 Soling Worlds, Light Winds at the Second Day of Ra…
January 1, 1999
Canada Wins at 2009 Six Metre World Cup
Canada Wins at 2009 Six Metre World Cup Over five days,…
January 1, 1999
Chester Race Week Offers Greg Nicoll Valuable Shucking Experience
Galley Guys: Greg Nicoll and Jim Grove show off fresh Prince Edward Island oysters during 2015 Chester Race Week. For Toronto based Greg it was his first time shucking oysters.
January 1, 1999
O Canada Races Transat St Barths
O Canada is back in the game just a few weeks after being forced to retire from the Transat Jacques Vabre Race. The decision to retire from the TJV was based on the team’s longterm goal of competing in the Vendee Globe, for which the Transat St Barths will take us one step closer.
January 1, 1999
Press Conference with Chicago Yacht Club’s Greg Freeman
In a SKYPE call earlier today, Greg Freeman, Race Chair of the Chicago Yacht Club's 103rd Race to Mackinac presented by Veuve Clicquot speaks to press. Full audio available here.
January 1, 1999
Statement from Chicago Yacht Club
As of Monday, July 18, it has been confirmed by the U. S. Coast Guard and it is with great regret that the Chicago Yacht Club acknowledges the deaths of two sailors who were competing in the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac. A severe thunderstorm crossed Lake Michigan around midnight EDT last night. Windgusts were reported at 52 knots with waves of 4-6 feet. The Coast Guard was notified at 12:40 am via VHF radio by crew members from one of the competing boats 'Sociable' that another of the competing boats, 'WingNuts,' had capsized in these severe conditions.