Mar 27, 2025 By Sail Canada Photos Steve McBride / Matthew Stranaghan Eleven Canadians finished in the top 10 category at the 2025 ILCA and 29er Midwinters West Regatta held last weekend hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach CA. In 29er, congratulations to Kai Ramsey and William Stratton (2nd, RVYC), and Alexis…
photo: Jed Jacobsohn for SailGP Mar 27, 2025 Canada’s NorthStar SailGP Team delivered another impressive performance this weekend on the waters of San Francisco Bay, securing a decisive second place at the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix after taking all the marbles in LA. The Spanish entry won the event. Going into the second day of racing, the NorthStar SailGP…
March 27, 2025 By Kenny Harris Our J133 crew was one of the youngest in the Antigua Sailing Week fleet, with an average age of just 27, thanks in part to a few of the young bloods from Nova Scotia. Every member played a key role in getting Bella J around the course: Kenny Harris…
Mar 17, 2025 The Canadian NorthStar SailGP Team delivered a commanding performance at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, securing a historic win in front of packed grandstands. This victory marks a defining moment for the Canadian team as they continue their rise in SailGP, showcasing exceptional skill, strategy and teamwork on the global stage. In a…
Mar 13, 2025 It’s the best party to kick off the 2025 boating & sailing season is nearly here! Join Broad Reach for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and celebration with fellow boating enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just love being on the water, Spring Thaw is the perfect way to reconnect,…
Mar 13, 2025 The Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) is offering new sailing camps for youth ages 13-24 this Spring Break (March 17-21 or March 24-28). Young people will spend 5 days surrounded by the natural environment, making new friends, andlearning to sail a traditional tall ship. Trips begin and end in Victoria’s upper…
Mar 13, 2025 Sail Canada’s 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing includes Sail Canada Prescriptions and incorporates changes and corrections approved by World Sailing as of January 1, 2025. The racing rules are revised and published every four years by World Sailing, the international authority for the sport. This edition became effective on January 1, 2025…
Mar 13, 2025 The annual PHRF-LO Spring Training Workshop has been set up for March 22 at the Cobourg Yacht Club. This workshop is open to all Handicappers, Certificate holders and Commodore of Sailing and will cover all the basics you need to better understand your handicap. The Workshop will run from 10:00 am until…
2025 CICSA Match Racing National Champions – UofT Mar 13, 2025 Richard Rychlik Jr., Maya Mills, Take Kawashima, and Sabrina Simon representing the University of Toronto have been crowned 2025 Canadian Intercollegiate Sailing Association Match Racing National Champions after 3 days of intense racing. Dalhousie’s Cameron Bruce, Harrison Bruce, and Elsie Gillis were runners up,…
Feb 27, 2025 The Canadian Melges 24 Class, and International Viper 640 Class are both pleased to announce that their 2025 Canadian Championships will be jointly held at the South Port Sailing Club, (Tecumseh Ontario, just outside of Windsor), on the weekend of Sept 5-7. The event will see these two high performance boat classes…
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…
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…
Feb 27, 2025 Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester, NS recently announced their official campaign towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games in the 49erFX class. The sisters represented Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games where they finished in 11th place overall, one position shy of qualifying for the Medal Race. At all four major…
Feb 13, 2025 JULY 27TH, 2025 STAKES: a dozen bottles of champagne The Polaris Block Race Committee through Bedford Basin Yacht Club – defending default Club of Record – issues an invitation to the following Yacht Clubs to send a member’s yacht and members to compete in a Challenger’s Elimination Race in Bedford Basin from…
Feb 13, 2025 Organizers announced last week that the Canadian escape-racer fave, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, is bringing in reggae legends The Wailers as the headline act for its 45th Anniversary celebration! The globally renowned band will take center stage on the final night of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, delivering a rocking performance…
Feb 13, 2025 The KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix took place last Saturday and Sunday on the iconic Sydney Harbour. With plenty of breeze, the 24M wings were up and the T-Foils were humming across the 12 boat fleet. On Saturday, the NorthStar SailGP Team struggled to get off the start line which made it…
