Eight Bells: 1996 Olympian in Sailing Dr. Paul Hannam
It is with great sadness that Sail Canada shares with the Canadian sailing community the passing of Olympian sailor Dr. Paul Hannam in July. He was 50 years of age.
It is with great sadness that Sail Canada shares with the Canadian sailing community the passing of Olympian sailor Dr. Paul Hannam in July. He was 50 years of age.
In June, BC sailor and coach, Allan Clark, won a gold medal at the 2022 ILCA 6 Grand Masters World Championship in Mexico and finished 6th at the ILCA 7 event.
Alec Watters won the title at last weekend’s Saskatchewan ILCA Championships. “On Deck” interview with the First Nations representative who will also take part in the upcoming Canada Games.
Sail Canada just launched its Kite Foiling program in Canada for 2022. “On Deck” discussion with the National Development Kite Foiling coach, Dan Cunningham.
Sam Bonin and Arie Moffat have teamed up in 49er. “On Deck” conversation with the sailors from Ontario.
Sail Canada National Team Member and 2-time Olympian Tom Ramshaw and Canadian Sailing Development Squad member Georgia Lewin-LaFrance have been selected by Canada SailGP Team for its inaugural season which starts on May 14. “On Deck” conversation with both sailors.
So, I’m at Mobility Cup in Nepean, across the river from Ottawa. I’ve participated in Mobility Cup as a volunteer and companion sailor for over fifteen years. I don’t do it because of some sense of civic duty. I do this because I love it. I meet wonderful people and the outpouring of love and respect is overwhelming.
Three-time Laser Olympian in sailing Andrew Lewis has been named ILCA 7 Canadian National Team Coach. “On Deck” conversation with the former athlete from Trinidad and Tobago who has now turned to coaching.
Olympians and brothers Jacob and Graeme Saunders have launched the Dinghy Locker initiative, which provides help to sailors in need. “On Deck” conversation with two-time Olympian Jacob Saunders, who hails from Chester, N.S.