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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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Keven talks sails: Developing a Sail Inventory for Short-Handed and Distance Racing
Feb 27, 2025 By Keven Piper, Bay Sails Introduction The Lake Ontario Short Handed Racing Series (LOSHRS) is a very well attended series for single and double handed crews, and the Great Lakes Single Handed Society promotes other similar series all over the Great Lakes. The challenge of longer navigation style races and less crew… Read More…
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Viewpoint: What Does NTG Acquisition Mean for Independent Canadian Sail Lofts?
Sept 12, 2024 By Keven Piper News of NTG (North Technology Group) buying Quantum Sails and Doyle Sails has lots of sailors talking about sail lofts lately. Talking with some colleagues in the industry even those working under those banners were surprised, but not really surprised by the news. Some commented that they haven’t had… Read More…
People
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News: Daisy Cobden Receives King Charles III Medal
Feb 27, 2025 Every year, Canada recognizes 30,000 outstanding individuals from all walks of life who have made a meaningful impact in their communities. This medal, established on May 6, 2023, marks the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and serves as a symbol of dedication, service, and community spirit. Earlier this month, Claudia… Read More…
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Hot Sailors: Noah Hastings Conquers Sydney to Hobart
Jan 23, 2025 Noah Hastings recently sailed in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart race as a crew member of Xanthus. Considered by many to be one of the most difficult yacht races in the world, Noah and team finished 24th in a fleet of 104 boats. All of us back home at FBYC are super… Read More…
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Eight Bells. Nick Genco
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Murray McCullough New Ontario Sailing Executive Director
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Eight Bells – Ed Botterell: Another Legend Gone
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8 Bells: Bill Abbott Sr – Boatbuilder, Olympian
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Eight Bells: Sailing lost a great one this week! Dennis Toews
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Undertakings: Thunder Bay’s Dan Turk Around the Globe on Home Built 5.8M