Nov 4, 2024 2024 BC Sailing Annual Summit & Awards! Join us at Jericho Sailing Centre for our annual summit; featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, a networking lunch, and the BC Sailing Awards. 2024 BC Sailing Annual SummitJericho Sailing CentreNovember 23rd, 20249:30AM-3:30PM*Free Registration Required If you have questions, please email delani@bcsailing.bc.ca Register here Lake Ontario Racing Circuit…
October 24, 2024 The first fall session of Shellbacks was last week featuring Paul Lamont speaking on a cruising adventure in South India. There is a large lake in the south of India with a thriving marine culture in the area. We will explore how the residents of this area have embraced the water to assist them in…
October 24, 2024 Last month, the 2023 Shark World Championships received the Sail Canada City of Kingston Regatta of the Year as well as the Chisholm Trophy for Excellence in Race Management awards for 2023. The City of Kingston Regatta of the Year Award recognizes a provincial, national or international regatta whereupon all aspects of…
Photo Credit: Macgregor Studios October 24, 2024 The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club hosted the 2024 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 5th. Nearly 150 guests attended the event where 16 Canadians were inducted into the Hall of Fame. The 16 new inductees are: Caroll-Ann Alie, Rob Ball, David Cook, Jackie Gay,…
October 24, 2024 It was an interesting opportunity for Canadian sailors but Concord Pacific Racing’s campaign came to a abrupt end earlier this month after the Canadian team was forced to retire from racing following a catastrophic mechanical failure during the second race of the day at the Puig Women’s America’s Cup. After starting their…
Oct 2, 2024 SailGP has confirmed the acquisition of the Canada SailGP Team by Canadian biotech entrepreneur, Dr. Greg Bailey. In a move set to send shockwaves through the global racing championship, double Olympic Gold medalist Giles Scott has been signed as driver for the Canadian team. Scott earned his first SailGP win as skipper…
Sept 26, 2024 Shark 24 Celebrates 65 years and is thriving with large fleets across Canada and Europe! This season over 120 Sharks have competed in the 10 regatta circuit across Ontario and Quebec. They are competing for the overall Championship “The Sid Dakin Shark of the Year Trophy”. It has been a very full…
Sept 26, 2024 Every weekday until the 2024 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held October 5th at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, meet one of the 16 inductees presented on Sail Canada’s social media platforms last week, including Eric Jespersen, Jackie Gay, John McRoberts and Ken Kelly. Meet the inductees | Get your tickets…
Sept 26, 2024 Concord Pacific Racing’s Canadian Youth Team showed heart and resilience but narrowly missed out on a spot in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup semi-finals after finishing the qualifying series in fourth place in Group B. Only the top three teams from each pool is advancing to the semi-finals, culminating in a match-race…
Sept 13, 2024 Serving as High Performance Director for six and a half years, Mike Milner was a significant contributor to the successes of the Canadian Sailing Team and his leadership supported the growth of Sail Canada’s Development Squad, the development of the Sail Canada Identified Athlete Program and investments in coach development. “On behalf…
Sept 12, 2024 The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame, Sail Canada and the Great Lakes Museum are pleased to announce that the class of 2024 will include two additional members, Pat Healy and Steve Tupper, to be inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame, for now a total of 16 inductees this year. The…
Aug 27, 2024 On September 7th, 2024, Queen City Yacht Club will again host its annual Open Regatta. A tradition for decades, this September date promises great racing as crews are well practiced and boats are at their best. The event is also renowned for its exceptional Awards Party with Toronto’s skyline as a backdrop….
Aug 22, 2024 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week has a rich 120-year history and involves four days of racing on the beautiful waters of Mahone Bay. Last weekend’s 134 registered boats and over 1,300 sailors make it the largest race week in a decade. In typical East Coast style, sailors experienced every type of weather…
August 24, 2024 On Saturday, August 17, 12 teams and over 100 women sailors competed in the 4th annual J105 Ontario Women’s Championships hosted by RCYC in Toronto. The regatta was founded four years ago to encourage and support women’s racing. It has grown into an empowering event: sailed by women, run by women; with…
August 22, 2024 Written in Partnership with the Annapolis Sailboat Show Nestled on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis has long been a pilgrimage site for sailors. Dubbed America’s Sailing Capital, the city’s narrow streets are steeped with a maritime legacy that spans over three centuries. The Annapolis Sailboat Show (October 10-14, 2024) was…
Jul 26, 2024 As has become tradition, the event will kick off with registration and party at Mimico Cruising Club on Friday, August 16. Racers will muster for 1000 on the Saturday for the start from the Mimico Club racing area and head down lake for the finish off the break wall at Kingston Yacht…
