Jun 29, 2022
Many online club executives and interested sailors join Sail Canada and Gallagher Skipper’s Plan on June 21 at 7pm to take part in a discussion about Sail Canada’s insurance policies and what they insure for instructors and officials. Gallagher Skipper’s Plan addressed many of the questions you may have about your coverage as part of Sail Canada and what should fall under another policy.
Keven Piper, left, welcomes Brooks Robitaille, new Toronto service team leader March 26, 2026 For many of the sailors in Toronto who like the work and results delivered by Bay Sails, the philosophy has recently been “It’s worth the drive to Hamilton”. Starting on April 1, that drive won’t be necessary thanks to Bay Sails’…
March 12, 2026 Since the team changed its name officially to Northstar and changed drivers from Phil Robertson to Giles Scott, results have been less than overwhelming. There are certainly other factors, but Sydney’s low-end result was illustrative of where the team is at currently well into the 2026 season. Historically, Sydney has offered up…
February 26, 2026 Celebrate the boating season at Broad Reach Canada’s 35th Annual Spring Thaw, a classic waterfront fundraiser featuring great food, live music, and dancing! Mark the date – Saturday, 28 March 2026, 6:00 PM at Mimico Cruising Club, 200 Humber Bay Park Rd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3X7 Broad Reach Canada is a…
February 12, 2026 Montreal is welcoming a new, sail-only boat show to kick off the spring season. Expo Rendez-Voile is the event where the community comes together to celebrate sailing and maritime culture, offering an inspiring day where everyone can find their place to discover, learn and share. From maritime arts and craftsmanship to expert…
January 8, 2026 Irene McNeil named to the Order of Canada We all know Irene as an enthusiastic promoter of sailing especially encouraging women to participate. Particularly notable has been her advancement of women in Race Management. She is a tireless volunteer, teacher, and administrator of so many of the components of sailing and race…
December 18, 2025 In early December, during the season awards party, Terry McLaughlin, silver medalist at the 1984 Olympic Games in Flying Dutchman and Canada Cup champ among other accomplishments, was inducted into the J/105 Fleet 4 Hall of Fame. A presentation and a speech from fellow hall of fame member, Michael Mountford, was appreciated…
Racing on Lake St Clair March 26, 2026 By Roger Renaud Sailing In Canada has published articles addressing the topics surrounding whether ‘club racing’, and/or ‘weekend racing’, will survive or not. This series also looked at what was needed in order to keep the support systems working….to continue to get young sailors involved, so they… Read More…
Nicole MacRae (l) of Kitsilano and Carmen Varnel, YC KYC Membership Director and wife of Commodore Rob Varnel March 26, 2026 Ray & Annie Parsons, and Craig Strand were recognized as the inaugural Life Members with speeches and toasts to their great contributions to the Fleet from the very beginning! There will be more Fleet… Read More…
