Ultimate Photos: O Canada!

Jun 29, 2022

Sharon Green has a knack of catching the right sailing shot at the right moment. This comes from last September’s Canada’s Cup, but we have been carefully saving it for Canada Day on Friday. Have a great one!

Sharon Green

Canada’s best known sailing photographer, Sharon Green, was born into a family of sailors in Burlington, ON. Taking up a camera while still in high school, Sharon combined an inherent talent with her passion for sailing.

There’s still some winter left – just enough to conquer a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle.

It’s available across Canada from chandleries like The Binnacle or from bookshops like Nautical Mind. Or order yours at: https://www.ultimatesailing.com/collections/all

Racing

Does Club Racing Have a Future? (Part B)

Part A of this article summarized the many hundred replies to the survey on the topic of whether Club Racing will survive. It addressed the importance of an active club culture, and a governance model that supports the club’s primary mission.

Speed & Smarts

Speed & Smarts – Risk: A Racing Sailor’s Curse

One definition of risk is ‘exposure to the possibility of loss.’ That basically sums it up for sailboat racers. When you take a risk, you are accepting the chance that you will lose something you have – boats, time, you’re standing in the series, a chance to catch up, etc.

Club News

Edmonton YC Celebrates 100 Years

The Edmonton Yacht Club at Lake Wabamun has a long and storied history of bringing together captains and commodores to harness the power of the wind. It’s one of a few clubs in the province.

Pics & Letters

The Big Picture: A PCYC Green Opti Sailor at his First Regatta

Apr 17, 2024 Port Credit YC has two important regattas coming this summer. To notify our audience that registration is now open, Organizer, Penny McLaren sent along some great pictures including this one, which she described, “Here are the promised photos. The first is my favourite – it’s a PCYC Green Opti sailor at his…

Speed & Smarts

Speed & Smarts: Ladder Rungs Part 1

The race course for sailboats is similar to a playing field for baseball or football but in sailing there are no fouls lines or yard markers visible on the course. For critical boundaries like the starting line or zone around a mark, sailors must rely on their imagination and judgement.

News & Events

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.

National Team Member, Clara Gravely, Donates Sails to Sint Maarten Youth Programs

Apr 17, 2024 A note from Saskia at SMYC Big shoutout to Canadian Team member Clara Gravely for donating two ILCA 6 sails to SMYC! Currently, Sint Maarten YC is running three different programs: A Sailability Program for differently abled residents of St. Maarten. “We’ve launched this free program a year ago and are now sailing… Read More…
Final Opportunity to Qualify Additional Olympic Spots at the Last Chance Regatta

Apr 17, 2024 A total of 10 Canadian sailors will take part in the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères, France, April 21-27, which will be the last opportunity to qualify spots for countries at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. As of today, Canada has qualified in the ILCA 6, 49er, 49erFX and women’s kiteboarding events. In… Read More…