October 4, 2023
Whitby ON Shark guy, Matt Poulias, dreamt up a brilliant proposal. “Let’s go for a sail,” he suggested innocently enough. Once he headed out of the harbour with Kayla aboard, he unfurled the genny and… lo and behold!
Kayla who loves sailing as well as apparently the helmsman said YES… now they will sail off into Sharkie paradise!
Apr 17, 2024 The Lasers 28s are coming! The summer regatta schedule for the coveted Laser cup is Royal Hamilton Open July 1, NOLSC’s Niagara cup July 15 and then Cornucopia at DYC Sept 2. We will race to class rules and I understand we will have our own starts! Some boats will also do…
A good start is all about getting what you want and not letting other boats stand in your way. In the ideal world you want to start in the position you choose on the line, carve out a certain amount of space around you, and then come off the line with clear air and speed.
October 18, 2023 • Popular Offshore Sailing School is opening a new location in Key West, Florida! Starting January 2024. The company has also added a new Boat Handling & Docking course, offering experienced sailors the opportunity to increase their skills and confidence with big boat maneuvering and docking aboard 40’-50’ catamaran and monohull yachts. • Yesterday,…
At the end of April founder and long-time leader of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association died after a long illness. His passing is sad of course, but his organization lives on.
Mark rounding is a lot like the weather. It is genuinely complex, and it causes no end of trouble, particularly for those not paying attention. Rule 18, “Mark-Room”, takes as much space in the rulebook as Rules 10 to 17. There are a few slightly more complicated situations that I would like to discuss, but this month we will start with some of the basics.
Jul 26, 2024 As has become tradition, the event will kick off with registration and party at Mimico Cruising Club on Friday, August 16. Racers will muster for 1000 on the Saturday for the start from the Mimico Club racing area and head down lake for the finish off the break wall at Kingston Yacht… Read More…
Jul 26, 2024 By Jessica Perraton The 2024 J105 Ontario Women’s Championship is coming to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on August 17th, 2024. This Championship is all about women sailors putting their racing skills into action and about creating opportunities to gain experience and learn from each other. Participants range from teens to seniors,… Read More…
