6 NS Sailors Named to Sail Canada Youth Squad
Congratulations to the 6 Nova Scotia youth sailors who were named to the 2023 Sail Canada Canadian Sailing Youth Squad.
2023 National #GoSailing Days Set for June 16-18
Sail Canada is inviting all its sailing partners, clubs and schools across the country to start planning for the 2023 #GoSailing Days, which will be held this year June 16-18.
Eight Bells: David Howard
David Howard passed way this week. He was the past commodore of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and a man so accomplished at so many things. I remember Mr. Howard as a mentor and a great helmsman.
Canada Ocean Racing 2nd in RORC Transatlantic Race
Just this summer Scott Shawyer was showing off his brand new endeavour, Canada Ocean Racing’s refitted IMOCA 70, and outlining his planned adventure to hometown audiences.
We CAN Foil – Set to Fly in 2023
Over 500 youth across the country have now had the opportunity to try foiling as part of the Canada SailGP Team’s inaugural We CAN Foil programme which culminated in a team training camp and foiling demos during CANFoil week last October in Halifax.
CANSailGP – Up and Down at Singapore GP
The inaugural Singapore Sail Grand Prix took place this past weekend in challenging, light air conditions which put all nine teams to the test.
Sail Canada 2023 Annual Awards
Starting now, Sail Canada is looking to receive nominations from the Canadian Sailing community to recognize outstanding sailors, athletes, coaches, instructors, officials, volunteers and events through one of Sail Canada’s 12 Annual Award categories.
Sail Canada New Year’s Message
As 2023 begins, we would like to take the opportunity, on behalf of Sail Canada staff and Board members, to wish you a Happy New Year! Over the last year, it has been great to finally get back to a “more familiar” year of sailing in 2022.
Canada Ocean Racing Kicks Off 2023 This Sunday
In 2023 the new IMOCA team, Canada Ocean Racing, will switch gears from start-up mode to competitive racing mode. The team’s 2023 racing and training schedule includes three transatlantic crossings, over 25,000 nautical miles, and four highly competitive offshore races.
WASZP Americas Coming to Kingston in June
The venue for the 2023 WASZP Americas Championship has been confirmed as CORK/Sail Kingston in Ontario. Following a successful first edition of the WASZP Americas Championship in Richmond, California in 2022, the fleet now looks forward to its first major international competition in Canada, set to take place from 28 June – 3 July.
Sail Canada Joins Abuse-Free Sport on March 1
Sail Canada will join Abuse-Free Sport following the official signing of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) agreement with the new independent agency to prevent and address maltreatment in sport, which will come into effect no later than March 1, 2023, following a transition period.
Thunder Bay Iceboat Training
Thunder Bay’s first annual iceboat training event was held on the last weekend of November. Spearheaded by the aptly named Dave Frost, the event attracted four out of town sailors joining the local contingent.
70+ Melges Registered
The 2023 Melges 15 Winter Series gets underway January 7 in Jensen Beach, FL. More than 70 Melges 15s have registered for the first event of the 2023 Winter Series making it the largest class event to date.
Planning Sail Canada Long Term Development
More than 20 leaders representing disciplines of sailing across Canada gathered in Toronto, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5 and 6, to pursue the revision of Sail Canada Long Term Development in sailing framework.
Beneteau, Torqeedo Team Up for 2 More Electric Boats
Beneteau keeps adding to its line of electric powered boats with the announcement at the Salon Nautic de Paris this week that the Oceanis 30.1 and the First 44 sailing yachts will now be available with electric propulsion.
Apply for the Boat Grant Program
The International Lightning Class Association is proud to announce another season of our wildly successful Boat Grant Program. This program is designed to fund young sailors who want to experience the high level of competition offered by the ILCA.