On Deck: André Baby
The 2022 Iceboats US Nationals are currently being held in place of the 2022 North American Championship, which was cancelled because of the pandemic. Six Canadians are competing. “On Deck” conversation with an iceboat racer who was a medalist in sailing at the 1963 Pan American Games: André Baby.
Ontario Sailing Honours Wendy Loat
The Board of Directors of Ontario Sailing are pleased to announce that, as selected by the Past Presidents of Ontario Sailing, Wendy Loat is this year’s recipient of the “Presidents’ Trophy” for 2021, recognizing her outstanding contribution to the development of sailing in Ontario.
My Obsession During the Endless Winter Months – Part 2
The following year, friends of ours, Richard and Denise, purchased a C&C 34 and, based out of the Royal St-Lawrence Yacht Club, they are very active and doing extremely well in the racing scene here in Montreal. Ghost Owl is a truly remarkable boat and, of course, I had to make a model.
Golden Globe Race 2022: the ultimate open ocean adventure
Less than a year away from the start of the Golden Globe Race 2022 – a solo non-stop round the world circumnavigation without modern technology – I can very well say that sailing has changed my life in the literal sense.
CORK invites replacement for retiring Marianne Davis
After 16 years CORK’s Executive Director Marianne Davis has decided it is time to retire. CORK has posted a job opportunity for her successor.
Transat Jacques Vabre: First Canadians Melodie Schaffer and Ryan Barkey Discuss Their Race
Transat Jacques Vabre: Melodie Schaffer and Ryan Barkey finished 41st at the Transat Jacques Vabre event after 26 days and 8,500 km of racing between Le Havre, FRA, and the Martinique. Check out Sail Canada “On Deck” conversation with the sailors from Toronto.
A Sailor’s Obsession During the Endless Winter Months – Part 1
A few years ago an idea came to me while in the beautiful Thousand Islands and docked at the fabulous Clayton Classic Boat Museum in New York State. Besides classic boats, there were a number of beautifully made scale models of various boats of all shapes and sizes. And from that, was born the desire to make a model of my own boat.
