November 30, 2022
Congratulations to two-time medalist in sailing at the Paralympic Games Paul Tingley who has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame Saturday.
Check out the ceremony as well as his interview here:
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Jenny and Nick Coghlan May 14, 2026 If you own a boat, chances are that you’ve wondered what it would be like to throw in your job, cast off and sail over the horizon. BC – based sailor Nick Coghlan did just that in 1985. On and off, he and wife Jenny have been cruising…
May 14, 2026 by Roger Renaud William ‘Spike’ Boston, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Sarnia Ontario. He was born April 15, 1946 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and lived in Point Edward for over 50 years, where he became a familiar and respected member of the community. A skilled sailmaker and…
January 8, 2026 by Michèle Cartier, updated edition eBook, Bookelis, 2025. “An Atalaya for Gerry Roufs,” by Michèle Cartier, the companion of the sailor who disappeared at sea in 1997, during the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race recounts the key moments of the long and arduous search for Gerry’s body following his tragic and widely…
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…
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…
October 9, 2025 RCYC Member Terry McLaughlin was recognized at last month’s NYYC Invitational and presented with a blazer as a past winner of the NYYC Rolex Invitational Cup (2011 & 2013)! In this photo he is presented the blazer by NYYC Jac Cross. The two know each other well. Cross, who is Canadian but…
May 14, 2026 The Canadian team demonstrated progression on Saturday finishing 2nd, 4th, 5th and 8th, yet struggled a bit on Super Sunday with 12th, 12th and 4th place finishes. Improved starts helped the the team remain in contention across the fleet during seven races over the weekend. “I’d summarize the day as frustrating. If… Read More…
May 14, 2026 Sail Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic investment in sport announced in the 2026 Spring Economic Update. The federal government’s $755 million investment will expand access to sport and strengthen support for Canadian athletes from grassroots to high performance. Sail Canada thanks Prime Minister Mark Carney and Secretary of State for Sport Adam… Read More…
