Sail Canada Basic Cruising Instructor Information Session
Have you always wanted to take your passion for sailing to the next level? Become a Cruising Instructor with Sail Canada and you will do just that!
Sail Canada and Canada SailGP Team Align for the Future
Last week, Sail Canada and Canada SailGP Team announced an official partnership between the two organizations to further promote and develop the sport nationwide, including developing foiling talent across the country.
CBC Podcast Summary for Girls in Sailing
Recently, the CBC podcast Sports Talk with John Hancock, interviewed Olympian hopeful Clara Gravely and Vice Commodore Marjolyn van der Hart, about the inaugural Girl’s Sailing Camp held this past summer at Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club in Toronto.
Sarah Douglas Finishes 6th Overall at the 2022 ILCA 6 Sailing European Championship
Canadian sailor Sarah Douglas from Toronto took the 6th spot overall at the 2022 ILCA 6 European Championship which ended last Monday in Hyères, France.
11-Sailor Canadian Team at ILCA 6 and 7 European Championships
Eleven sailors will represent Canada at the 2022 EurILCA Senior European Championships, to be held November 16-21 in Hyères, France, including Tokyo 2020 Olympian Sarah Douglas from Toronto.
Bruce Millar: Top Canadian at the 2022 2.4mR World Championship
Bruce Millar was the best Canadian amongst the 13 who took part in the 2022 2.4mR World Championship held last week in Tampa, Florida, with a sixth position overall, while Delani Hulme-Lawrence was named Top Junior Sailor at the event.
Canada Wins Race 1 in Dubai, Then Stalls
It started well, with a Canadian win in Race 1. Hot out of the blocks, Phil Robertson and the Canada SailGP Team had an excellent start, were first at mark one and from there the team just extended their lead to put the first points on the leaderboard in Dubai.
Balasubramanian and Latka Top Canadian Youth Sailors for 2020-2021
On November 9, Annie Balasubramanian and Nathan Latka, both from Toronto, won the 2020-2021 Bill Burk Memorial Youth Elite Award, which recognizes sailors who are 18 years old and under.
Sail Canada Announces Latest Award Winners for 2020 and 2021, Including Volunteers of the Year
Sail Canada is pleased to announce the winners of its 2020 and 2021 Volunteers of the Year, City of Kingston Regatta of the Year and Recreation Event Awards, as well as William Abbott Senior Trophy.
Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance Named Rolex Sailors of the Year
Last week Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester, NS were named Sail Canada’s Rolex Sailors of the Year for 2021-2022 during Canada’s Celebration of Sailing event held by Sail Canada and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron.
Nigel Cochrane Reports from San Diego International Masters – Canadians Perform
Three Canadian teams led by Nigel Cochrane from Vancouver, Bill Abbot from Sarnia and Terry McLaughlin from Toronto participated in the International Masters Regatta hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club last week.
Dunnville ON’s David Janzen is Building Biggest Iceboat in the World
Iceboating has attracted dreamers and creators since some guy in Holland first thought about attaching iron skates to a canal boat back in the 1600s. This past summer, David Janzen of Dunnville, Ontario, achieved his dream of building the biggest iceboat in the world.
Canada SailGP Team Founder Fred Pye Receives Sail Canada President’s Award
Sail Canada has announced that Canada SailGP Team founder Fred Pye has been selected as winner of this year’s Sail Canada President’s Award.
Tokyo 2020 Canadian Olympian Evan DePaul Announces his Retirement from Competitive Sailing
Canadian sailor Evan DePaul from Burlington, ON, who represented Canada in the 49er event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, announced his retirement from competitive sailing.
Canadian Boats Swarm J80 Worlds
The 2022 J80 Worlds delivered some excellent top notch racing for the Canadian contingent who made the trip down to Sail Newport in Rhode Island, going head to head with the best J80 sailors in the world.
Sarah Douglas the Top Canadian at the 2022 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championships
Canadian sailor Sarah Douglas from Toronto recorded Canada’s best performance at the 2022 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championships that ended on Sunday in Kemah, Texas, finishing in 15th position overall.