May 11, 2022
CANSailGP hooks up with TSN
According to their Facebook page, TSN is on onboard as The Canadian SailGP’s entry’s broadcast partner so you will be able to follow all the racing live this weekend and throughout the season!
May 3, 2022
Sarah Douglas Finishes 5th, Six Points From the Podium, at French Olympic Week
Canadian Sarah Douglas from Toronto, ON, took fifth place overall at the French Olympic Week competition that kicked off last Monday in Hyères, France, finishing only six points away from a bronze medal.
April 29, 2022
Canada SailGP Joins with WASZP to Launch We CAN Foil
As part of its commitment to building a pathway for the next generation of Canadian athletes in sailing, the Canada SailGP Team has partnered with WASZP and Pitch Pole Skiff Products Inc. (PPSP), to inspire the next generation of sailors from coast to coast with the team’s We CAN Foil program.
April 29, 2022
Ontario Sailing Makes a $70K Investment into Sailing
The Ontario Sailing Board announces a significant investment into our Main Sail Program! With support and thanks from two long standing partners, Fogh Marine and Marine Cradle Shop, we have taken possession of a new trailer and 8 RS Zest Sailboats.
April 29, 2022
2022 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame, Sail Canada and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston have announced the 12 people who are part of the class of 2022 that will be inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at the Kingston Yacht Club, from 2 pm to 5 pm.
April 21, 2022
Canada SailGP Team Members Announced
When SailGP Season 3 commences on May 14 in Bermuda, it will mark an historic moment for Canadian sailing. Canada’s first-ever fully professional sailing team will be on the start line with an all-star crew onboard the leading-edge F50 foiling catamaran.
April 11, 2022
Jon Wilkins – Eight Bells for a World Champion
Jon bought his Thunderbird, Wampum, sail #245, in the mid 70’s. Wampum was professionally built by Richardson Boats Works in Meaford Ontario. At the time, there were three active T-Bird fleets in the western end of Lake Ontario: Whitby, Toronto and Bronte Harbour.
April 11, 2022
Sarah Douglas Wins Gold at World Sailing Hempel World Cup
Canada’s 2021 Olympic competitor, Sarah Douglas from Toronto’s Ashbridges Bay YC, won the gold medal in ILCA 6 (Laser Radial) at the World Sailing Hempel World Cup that was held at the 51st Princess Sofia Trophy in Mallorca, Spain, which ended last Friday.
March 29, 2022
ILCA 4 Silver for Canada at Midwinters West
Close to 40 young Canadian sailors were in action last weekend for the Midwinters West competitions held in California. At the ILCA-NA Midwinters West held at Marina del Rey, Andre Deseau was the top Canadian with a second-place finish in the ILCA 4 class.
March 29, 2022
DriveHG.ca Extends Title Sponsorship of LOOR
Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) announces that The Humberview Group of Automotive Dealerships, known as DriveHG.ca, have extended their commitment through 2022 as the title sponsor for LOOR.
March 28, 2022
Mount Gay Rum Returns to BVI Spring Regatta
Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery, will be back once again to provide sailors at the BVI Spring Regatta with their much-loved post-race tipple after a great day out on the water.
March 27, 2022
Sir Russell Coutts, CEO Sail GP and Canadian Entry CEO Headline SailGP Talk Hosted by RCYC
Everyone interested is invited to hear about SailGP Season 3 from Sir Russell Coutts, CEO, SailGP; Canada SailGP Team CEO, Jean-Sébastien Chénier Proteau; and Tyler Bjorn, Head of Development & Purpose on Wednesday April 6, 1700 – 2000 hrs.
March 27, 2022
Sail Canada Names Andrew Lewis ILCA 7 Canadian National Team Coach
On March 16 Sail Canada announced that three-time Laser Olympian in Sailing, Andrew Lewis, has been named ILCA 7 Canadian National Team Coach. Lewis competed in three Olympic Games in Laser (ILCA 7). He first took the 37th spot in 2012 in London.
March 14, 2022
Canadians Staying Hot Mid-Winter
Close to 40 young Canadian sailors were in action last weekend around the world in two competitions, the Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta 2022 in Mallorca, SPA, and the ILCA Midwinter’s East 2022 at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, U.S.A.
March 13, 2022
Offshore Special Regulations
The World Sailing (WS) Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) governing Offshore Racing for Monohulls (Mo) and Multihulls (Mu) are the internationally accepted minimum equipment, accommodation and training standards for monohull and multihull yachts racing offshore.
March 12, 2022
News from LOOR: LO300 Capped at 90
This year we are celebrating the 32nd LO300 Challenge. To ensure that YB Trackers are available for every participant, entries are capped at 90 paid entries. The first race of the season is the 75 NM Susan Hood Trophy Race, scheduled for Friday, June 3rd, 2022.
March 12, 2022
2022 ILCA Canadian Masters Championships
The 2022 ILCA Canadian Masters Championships will take place June 24-26, 2022 at the Jericho Sailing Centre in Vancouver. The local ILCA fleet along with the JSCA is proud to host the 2022 ILCA (International Laser Class Association) Canadian Masters Championships.
March 1, 2022
Offshore: Canadian Richard Clarke leads Warrior Won to RORC 600 win
Christopher Sheehan’s Pac52 Warrior Won was the overall winner, lifting the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy for the best corrected time under IRC.
February 28, 2022
SinC Inbox: Skiffs
Love the new issue of Canadian Yachting’s Sailing in Canada! Big fan of the stuff you guys put out. I was very appreciative of the mention in one of the articles regarding the US Open Miami.
February 27, 2022
Eight Bells: John Weakley
John Weakley’s posted obituary: In order to avoid another date with the discipline committee at the Port Credit Yacht Club, John Robert Weakley passed away in Mississauga on February 14, 2022.
February 14, 2022
Canada SailGP Team Announces CEO and Driver
On Monday, Canada SailGP Team announced two key appointments as the team’s preparations continue in the lead up to the start of Season 3 in Bermuda. Leading the Team will be incoming CEO Jean-Sébastien Chénier Proteau.
February 14, 2022
Salus Continues Partnership with Ontario Sailing
The Ontario Sailing Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Salus Marine is continuing their long standing support of Ontario Sailing and its Training Program’s.
February 14, 2022
Canada Wins Three Medals, Including Gold, at US Open
Two-time Olympian in sailing Tom Ramshaw and his Canadian teammate Fillah Karim respectively won the gold and silver medals in the ILCA 7 (Laser) class at the US Open Sailing Series which ended Sunday in Clearwater, Florida, while Coralie Vittecoq won the bronze medal in the ILCA 6 event.
February 14, 2022
Racing Rules of Sailing: Changes and Corrections for 2022
World Sailing has approved changes and corrections to the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 which became effective on January 1st. The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are updated every 4 years.
February 14, 2022
Becoming a Cruising Instructor
Join Sail Canada instructors and Learning Facilitators Penny Caldwell, Kim Moffat and Bryant Adlam for an information session on the pathway to become a Sail Canada cruising instructor. Penny Kim and Bryant will share why they’ve become Sailing Instructors and how their passion is their career, or second career!
February 12, 2022
Ontario Sailing Welcomes Stormont YC
The Ontario Sailing Board is pleased to welcome back Stormont Yacht Club as a valued member Club. Stormont Yacht Club is a self-help Club, operated by its members. Located at Long Sault Ontario next to the St. Lawrence Parks near Cornwall, ON, this picturesque location is often described by members as a cottage.
January 28, 2022
LYRA 2022 Heads to Sodus Bay
The Sodus Bay Yacht Club is excited to be hosting the Lake Yacht Racing Association Annual Regatta from July 25 to July 31, 2022. The members of SBYC invite racers from all around Lake Ontario, Eastern Lake Erie, the Finger Lakes, and the St Lawrence Seaway to enjoy an exciting week of Corinthian racing at its finest.
January 28, 2022
National Team: Canadians Shine at US Open
Two-time Olympian in sailing Tom Ramshaw took second place overall at the 2022 US Open Sailing Series held January 15-17, which ended Monday in Fort Lauderdale, USA, while taking part in the ILCA 7 (Laser) event, a class the Canadian sailor had not competed in since 2015.
January 28, 2022
Eight Bells – Royal Vic Medalist David Cook
It is with great sadness that Sail Canada has learned of the passing of 1996 Paralympic medalist in Para sailing David Cook from Victoria, B.C., on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the age of 62.
January 28, 2022
Sharks are Attacking for ‘22
The Shark 24 has enjoyed over 60 years of sailing success since the first launched in 1959. The strong leadership of sailing clubs across Canada and the Canadian Shark Class Association has maintained a energetic one design fleet.
January 27, 2022
Ontario Sailing Hires Program Manager
Ontario Sailing is excited to announce that Megan Medlock has been hired in the role of Program Manager. She will be working in Officials Training, Cruising Instructor Programming, Special Programs and helping to build more Partnerships with the Boating Community.
January 27, 2022
Eight Bells – Sid Dakin and James Barkman
Last week the shark fleet said goodbye to two of its finest, Sid Dakin and James Barkman.
January 27, 2022
New Zealand Accepts American Magic AC37 Challenge
Last week (Jan 26), the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron formally accepted the New York Yacht Club American Magic’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in 2024 – the third additional challenge accepted for AC37.
January 17, 2022
2021 BC Sailing Awards announced
Last week, the BC Sailing Association announced its annual awards.
January 14, 2022
PCYC Learn To Sail Racers “Represent” at This Year’s Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami
Port Credit Yacht Club, located on Lake Ontario, has an emerging Learn to Sail Racing program that has youth sailors participating in various International events. Over a dozen PCYC sailors made their way to Miami over the Christmas break to train and compete in the US’s largest Christmas season youth regatta – Orange Bowl.
December 24, 2021
Sail GP Heads to Bermuda, Chicago. Canada Next?
Sail GP has been capturing attention thanks to high performance, some noteworthy collisions and awesome starts. Now that there is a Canadian team led by Toronto investment entrepreneur and lifelong sailor, Fred Pye, in the plans for 2022, perhaps we will also see an event in Canada in years to come.
December 21, 2021
International Results: Ali ten Hove and Mariah Millen Back With 8th in Portugal
Canadian Sailing Olympians Ali ten Hove and Mariah Millen took 8th spot Friday in the 49er FX event at the 4th Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura, as they competed for the first time since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
November 24, 2021
AC Protocols released
The Protocol of the 37th America’s Cup was released last week by the Defender, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand and the Challenger of Record
October 27, 2021
Sail Canada welcomes new directors
Sail Canada introduced its Board of Directors for 2021-2022 following the Annual General Meeting held virtually on Friday, October 22. President Hugh McGugan (ON) has been re-elected by acclamation and will start his second two-year term as head of the National Sport Organization.