Sarah Douglas Hangs It Up
December 3, 2025 Two-time Olympian Sarah Douglas announced her retirement from Olympic sailing today, although she will be staying close to the sport through new opportunities. At her first Olympic…
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cruising
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How to Plan a Sailing Charter
Jan 3, 2024 By Ian Pedersen The yacht charter vacation product was pioneered in modern times by companies like The Moorings over 50 years ago, and for decades remained a best-kept secret of the boating industry. Back then, traditional sailboats comprised the majority of yachts available for many years, which required extensive sailing knowledge on… Read More…
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From Nova Scotia, Next Stop Maine
There’s good and bad news about planning a cruise in Maine. The good news is that there are over 1000 destinations and 3,500 miles of coastline from which to choose. The bad news is that there are so many choices that it may seem impossible to come up with an enjoyable cruise itinerary. Read More…
Sail Tech
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Sail Design: From Measurements to Build Ready Project – Part 2
May 22, 2025 Last issue Part 1 looked at the initial stages of developing a sail. Next time, choosing cloth, finishing the design getting ready to cut panels. The structural meshing begins and cloth is chosen to be tested for how much load deformation should be expected. FEA is commonly used in industries where physical… Read More…
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Sail Design: How sails are designed – from measurements to build ready project
May 8, 2025 By Keven Piper There are as many ways to design a sail as there are sail designers in the world. In the old days, sailmakers would start either with the measurements of an existing sail that worked on the boat or a blueprint of the sailplan of the boat. These 2D methods… Read More…
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Keven talks sails: Developing a Sail Inventory for Short-Handed and Distance Racing
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Viewpoint: What Does NTG Acquisition Mean for Independent Canadian Sail Lofts?
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Triradial vs Crosscut Mainsails – Part 2
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Guide to Keel Maintenance – Part 2
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Guide to Keel Maintenance – Part 1
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Triradial vs Crosscut Mainsails – Part 1
People
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8Bells – Cameron Smith
November 20, 2025 The Shark 24 fleet has lost a true inspiration. Cameron Smith was a passionate champion of sailing throughout his life. He began sailing in Montreal and Hudson at just eight years old and quickly developed a lifelong love of the sport. His competitive spirit and determination carried him to many successes in… Read More…
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Eight Bells: RCYC’s Ted Chisholm
November 6, 2025 Edward B. “Ted” Chisholm sailed peacefully away from us on October 23, 2025, at the age of 88. For years Ted was Director of Sailing at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and its face of the race committee known all over Lake Ontario and beyond for his stewardship. In his early years, he… Read More…
