Racing

Boxing Rock Cup Raced Under Perfect Conditions

July 12, 2016

Under beautiful blue skies and with nice winds, Sail NS held its annual Boxing Rock Cup Race early in July. 33 boats participated with many more taking part in the raftup party. More than 200 sailors raised funds for the Nova Scotia Sailing Team.

Winning the Bedford start was Agent 99 skippered by Rob Crutcher while Christian Grantmyre skippered Hula to first place from the RNSYS start. Liz White was top female skipper aboard RogueWave.

Winners will be recognized at the annual Sail Nova Scotia awards to be held Saturday, October 22. Full results are attached below. Organizers extended thanks to everyone who participated and help put the event on. Special thanks to Boxing Rock for their support.

Racing

Southern Straits Returns April 15-17, 2022

After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, the West Vancouver Yacht Club will host the 52nd Southern Straits Sailing Race over the Easter weekend, with sailors once again hitting open water to navigate a course crisscrossing the Georgia Strait.

Featured | Racing

40 Boats Raise $85K for Montreal AQVA Charity

The Regatta for AQVA event is a charity regatta that aims to raise funds for AQVA to continue providing opportunities for people with physical limitations to experience the joys of sailing on Lac Saint-Louis. AQVA’s mission is to ensure that everyone has equal access to this exhilarating sport.

Racing

Two Canadians Enter Buddy Melges Challenge

With the 2012 London Olympic games right around the corner, the Third Annual Buddy Melges Challenge has taken on even greater importance. Hosted by Sail Sheboygan, one of four US Sailing Centers, the Challenge is expected to draw teams from around the world to the shores of Lake Michigan, August 22nd through the 27th.

The Buddy Melges Challenge is one of just four ISAF Grade 1 women’s match racing events in the country. Contested using the new Olympic-designated Elliott 6m boats, most of the international field of competitors will use this regatta as a springboard to potential Olympic success.

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.

Racing

Transatlantic Rally sets sail from Nanny Cay, Tortola, BVIs

Perfect conditions greeted the start of World Cruising Club's transatlantic sailing rally ARC Europe yesterday, as the fleet crossed the start line just off Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, at midday local time.

Racing

2018 Route Halifax Saint-Pierre

For the first time since its creation in 2000, ROUTE Halifax Saint-Pierre has joined the magnificent setting on the Waterfront in the historic centre of Halifax for an amazing race start.

The Big Picture: Foiling Hard

Nov 29, 2023 Canada SailGP Team helmed by Phil Robertson lead Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by Ben Ainslie on Race Day 1 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Cadiz, Spain. October 14th, 2023. Photo: Felix Diemer for SailGP. Image supplied by SailGP. Canada has been mixing it up on the course lately… Read More…
Sail Nova Scotia Evening of Excellence and Fundraising

Nov 29, 2023 Bill Haliburton was the high bidder of the first four Premium tickets for the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Halifax. He is flanked by Canada SailGP Team sailors Jareese Finch (L) and Billy Gooderham (R) – both now call Halifax home. The Nova Scotia sailing and boating community from across the province gathered Friday evening (November… Read More…