The Big Picture: We’re on Port!

May 3, 2023

DoubleTime, a J109 from Royal Van, clear of The Queen of Cowichan, one of ferries that go from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (across the Strait of Georgia) in last month’s 53rd Southern Straits Classic.

Pics & Letters | Featured

POTW: Classic Perfection

February 12, 2026 The Photo of the Week is a portrait of this striking C&C Crusader 40’. The Crusader was built from 1968 till 1971 at Belleville Marine Yard, which became part of C&C Yachts Limited in 1969. Approximately a dozen were built. The Crusader was known for its exceptional light-air performance and upwind pointing…

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News & Events | Featured

Sail West Regional Championships Chisholm Trophy for Excellence in Race Management Award for 2024

October 9, 2025 Sail Canada recently announced that the 2024 Sail West Regional Championships, hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, received the Sail Canada Chisholm Trophy for Excellence in Race Management Award for 2024. The Chisholm Trophy for Excellence in Race Management Award recognizes the club or association responsible for the regatta with the…

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One Design Class News | Featured

One-Design: 2025 Martin 242 NA Championships Brings Record Fleet

October 9, 2025 The 45th anniversary Martin 242 North American Championship Regatta was held in English Bay in Vancouver, on August 22-24, 2025. Sailing was fantastic, with sunny skies and 8-15 knots of breeze, ideal M242 conditions. Co-hosted by the Martin 242 Fleet One, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, and Kitsilano Yacht Club, this year saw 38…

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Racing | Featured

International Competition: Canadians Flash at NYYC Invitational

September 25, 2025 The Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup returned for the ninth edition of this historic international yacht club challenge. The event was run for the fourth time in the Club’s fleet of IC37s. These boats—all maintained by the same team to the same exacting standards—once again provided the ultimate platform for…

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Racing | Featured

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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Racing | Featured | One Design Class News

One Design Keel: Record Turnout for Martin 242 NAs

Aug 14, 2025 With a few yet to contact or hear back from our polling campaign, there are already 39 boats registered for the 2025 North American M242 Championships 45th Anniversary, August 23 to 24, 2025 in Vancouver co-hosted by Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Kitsilano Yacht Club We think we might hit 40…

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One-Design: J/24 Canada Expands Regatta Schedule for 2026

February 26, 2026 The Canadian J/24 Class Association is pleased to announce its 2026 regatta schedule. Building on the success of 2025’s Canadian Championship, three additional class-sanctioned events have been added as part of the association’s plan to rebuild the J/24 class in Canada and bring sailors together for competitive racing. Read More…
Racing: BC Sailing Publishes 2026 Draft Master Calendar

February 26, 2026 BC Sailing asks that all clubs submit racing calendars in order to provide members with a comprehensive list of regattas and events taking place throughout the province during the sailing season. Please email racing calendars to delani@bcsailing.bc.ca. Read More…