Jan 9, 2025
You’ve been waiting for it: Whitecap’s annual Top 10 Canadian sailing stories of 2024 in the latest edition of the podcast, including host David Cripton and the online editor of Canadian Boating, John Morris. Check it out now
Keven Piper, left, welcomes Brooks Robitaille, new Toronto service team leader March 26, 2026 For many of the sailors in Toronto who like the work and results delivered by Bay Sails, the philosophy has recently been “It’s worth the drive to Hamilton”. Starting on April 1, that drive won’t be necessary thanks to Bay Sails’…
March 12, 2026 Since the team changed its name officially to Northstar and changed drivers from Phil Robertson to Giles Scott, results have been less than overwhelming. There are certainly other factors, but Sydney’s low-end result was illustrative of where the team is at currently well into the 2026 season. Historically, Sydney has offered up…
February 26, 2026 Celebrate the boating season at Broad Reach Canada’s 35th Annual Spring Thaw, a classic waterfront fundraiser featuring great food, live music, and dancing! Mark the date – Saturday, 28 March 2026, 6:00 PM at Mimico Cruising Club, 200 Humber Bay Park Rd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3X7 Broad Reach Canada is a…
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…
January 8, 2026 Irene McNeil named to the Order of Canada We all know Irene as an enthusiastic promoter of sailing especially encouraging women to participate. Particularly notable has been her advancement of women in Race Management. She is a tireless volunteer, teacher, and administrator of so many of the components of sailing and race…
December 18, 2025 In early December, during the season awards party, Terry McLaughlin, silver medalist at the 1984 Olympic Games in Flying Dutchman and Canada Cup champ among other accomplishments, was inducted into the J/105 Fleet 4 Hall of Fame. A presentation and a speech from fellow hall of fame member, Michael Mountford, was appreciated…
April 9, 2026 A total of 67 boats were on the line for three courses at a fast and furious 56th Southern Straits Annual Yacht Race held April 3-5 put on by the West Vancouver Yacht Club. The pics came from club members. Full results are here Time to break out the phones and cameras… Read More…
The UofT winning team April 9, 2026 By Roger Renaud What’s happening at LYRA? The Director of Racing of the Lake Yacht Racing Association (LYRA) of Lake Ontario, Luc D’Aoust, feels “we forgot about a generation”, when he talks about keeping this sport alive. “We created the years of gaps in what used to be… Read More…
