February 15, 2023
Roue 20 Class Winners / Photo Credit: Darlene Awalt
Chester Race Week has announced registration for 2023. They sent along this fantastic shot of last year’s winner, Auster, in the Roue 20 class. The crew led by skipper Robert Merchant is clearly pretty happy with their performance as they receive their trophy and keeper ‘wrestling’ belt from Chester Yacht Club Commodore, David Creighton. Hard to top for a very happy winner shot.
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…
Aug 28, 2025 Nova Scotia delivered an incredible four days on the water, with 127 yachts competing across all fleets in this year’s annual Chester Race Week, which continues to shine as one of Canada’s most significant events. Hot racing, a lot of fun, enthusiastic sponsorship, and a stream of prizes combine for the making…
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…
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,…
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…
June 26, 2025 Chester Race Week, the largest keelboat regatta in Atlantic Canada, is charting a course for its 2025 edition, scheduled for August 13–16. This year’s event brings, a strengthened sponsorship lineup, and an exciting expansion in class participation. Leading the charge is Atlantic Yacht Sales, proudly participating as Title Sponsor of Chester Race…
April 23, 2026 By Marc Robic For many years now, the very large and active Quebec sailing community felt somewhat disappointed by the annual Montreal Boat Show, with the lack of or little attention to sail specific activities (booth, vendors, conferences, etc.). So much so, that some sailing groups decided to take matters into their… Read More…
April 23, 2026 LOOR: Are you up for it? Lake Ontario Offshore Racing is considering running a 900 to 1,000 NM race, the LOXtreme, for Single-handed, Double-handed and Fully Crewed boats. If you are an owner of a sailboat that could meet the Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) for Category 3 without a life raft and… Read More…
