The Big Picture: Crew

April 5, 2023

This shot came via Heather Mahady, crew on Jackrabbit who writes, “Here’s a picture attached from the Patos Island race this past weekend. We did pretty poorly but the conditions were a bit funky, anyways, hoping for better results Easter weekend at Southern Straits!”

Left to right is Matthew Bacon, Colin Nichols, Graham Heath (back), Sergo Moukminov (front), Kaleb MacDougall (back), Heather Mahady (front), and Robert Mcilveen. Marysa Curtis (not pictured) took the photo.

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Sailing Shorts: J105 Women, Rossi Milev, Opti Canadians

Aug 28, 2025 Making a statement both on the water and at the awards at the Chicago Mackinaw race this year, Clear Air, owned by Gayle Gray and Rossi Milev came first in the Beneteau 40.7 Division. ** Ten boats took part in the 2025 J/105 Women’s Championship held August 16 at the Royal Canadian…

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Pics & Letters

POTW: The Wedding Regatta

July 24, 2025 When two sailors get married in Toronto, you can bet the weekend starts with a regatta. Sarah Douglas (Olympian, Pan-Am winner and National Team member) and Lance Fraser (Canada Cup and many more) raced across the harbour with their sailing friends before throwing the ultimate island bash — steel drums, Caribbean bites,…

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Personal Page: Why Do We Enjoy Sailing So Much?

Keven’s son, Willem Piper July 10, 2025 By Keven Piper I really enjoy that moment when I sheet in the sails, the boat gently heels and it accelerates through the water with a splash and the burble of water and waves. Even in the lightest of breezes, the boat glides through the water, almost as…

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Pics & Letters

The Big Picture: Bermuda: Americans Tip

May 15, 2024 Before racing at the Bermuda SailGP even started the news came that the US SailGP Team would not be on the start line after the teams’ dramatic capsize in official practice racing. Data provided by the United States F50 defined the cause of the capsize as ‘user error’ – wing trimmer Victor…

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News & Events

Sailing Shorts: May 1 2024

May 1, 2024 Voile Québec will hold two Offshore Survival courses in the upcoming months in Montreal and in Quebec. REGISTER HERE The course, organized by the FVQ and sanctioned by World Sailing includes lecture-based and participatory theoretical portions, as well as practical exercises. The practical portions require good physical fitness, some of them being…

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Pics & Letters

The Big Picture: Making Your Marks

May 1, 2024 Here’s the word from the crew at the Royal Hamilton YC: “Marks are almost ready to be dropped. We’re hoping to get them in before Tuesday’s first practice race. Work to be done tomorrow… mount them on the poles and add the lights!!! Great time of year!”

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Sarah Douglas Hangs It Up

December 3, 2025 Two-time Olympian Sarah Douglas announced her retirement from Olympic sailing today, although she will be staying close to the sport through new opportunities. At her first Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021, Sarah Douglas took the 6th position overall in ILCA 6, which is still to this day the best Canadian female… Read More…
The NorthStar SailGP Team announces the addition of Kingston

December 4, 2025 The NorthStar SailGP Team announces the addition of Kingston’s Ali ten Hove to its roster as Reserve Strategist for the 2026 season of the Rolex SailGP Championship. Ali has been sailing 49er FX class with partner Mariah Millen since 2016. Ali will also serve as a reserve grinder on occasion and will work… Read More…