Ultimate Photos: They Keep on Giving

Jun 1, 2022

The SailGP F50s just continue to deliver photo ops. Here’s a beauty of the Spanish boat from the final race of Season 2. Lots more to come, I am sure.

-Sharon

Sharon Green is Canada’s best known sailing photographer. She was the subject of an incredible winning documentary “Fresh to Frightening” that took the Best Documentary Short prize at the California International Shorts Festival last month.

Ultimate Sailing calendars and other photo items are available HERE.

Pics & Letters | Featured

POTW: Classic Perfection

February 12, 2026 The Photo of the Week is a portrait of this striking C&C Crusader 40’. The Crusader was built from 1968 till 1971 at Belleville Marine Yard, which became part of C&C Yachts Limited in 1969. Approximately a dozen were built. The Crusader was known for its exceptional light-air performance and upwind pointing…

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Racing | Featured

Sailing Shorts: J105 Women, Rossi Milev, Opti Canadians

Aug 28, 2025 Making a statement both on the water and at the awards at the Chicago Mackinaw race this year, Clear Air, owned by Gayle Gray and Rossi Milev came first in the Beneteau 40.7 Division. ** Ten boats took part in the 2025 J/105 Women’s Championship held August 16 at the Royal Canadian…

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Pics & Letters

POTW: The Wedding Regatta

July 24, 2025 When two sailors get married in Toronto, you can bet the weekend starts with a regatta. Sarah Douglas (Olympian, Pan-Am winner and National Team member) and Lance Fraser (Canada Cup and many more) raced across the harbour with their sailing friends before throwing the ultimate island bash — steel drums, Caribbean bites,…

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Pics & Letters | Featured

Personal Page: Why Do We Enjoy Sailing So Much?

Keven’s son, Willem Piper July 10, 2025 By Keven Piper I really enjoy that moment when I sheet in the sails, the boat gently heels and it accelerates through the water with a splash and the burble of water and waves. Even in the lightest of breezes, the boat glides through the water, almost as…

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Pics & Letters

The Big Picture: Bermuda: Americans Tip

May 15, 2024 Before racing at the Bermuda SailGP even started the news came that the US SailGP Team would not be on the start line after the teams’ dramatic capsize in official practice racing. Data provided by the United States F50 defined the cause of the capsize as ‘user error’ – wing trimmer Victor…

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News & Events

Sailing Shorts: May 1 2024

May 1, 2024 Voile Québec will hold two Offshore Survival courses in the upcoming months in Montreal and in Quebec. REGISTER HERE The course, organized by the FVQ and sanctioned by World Sailing includes lecture-based and participatory theoretical portions, as well as practical exercises. The practical portions require good physical fitness, some of them being…

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Boat Shows: Expo Rendez-vous Brings Sail to Québec in April

February 12, 2026 Montreal is welcoming a new, sail-only boat show to kick off the spring season. Expo Rendez-Voile is the event where the community comes together to celebrate sailing and maritime culture, offering an inspiring day where everyone can find their place to discover, learn and share. From maritime arts and craftsmanship to expert… Read More…
POTW: Classic Perfection

February 12, 2026 The Photo of the Week is a portrait of this striking C&C Crusader 40’. The Crusader was built from 1968 till 1971 at Belleville Marine Yard, which became part of C&C Yachts Limited in 1969. Approximately a dozen were built. The Crusader was known for its exceptional light-air performance and upwind pointing… Read More…