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

Nova Scotia Sailors at Ice Boating Worlds

Five members of the Nova Ice Yacht Club (NIYC) traveled to the DN World and North American Championships in Wisconsin.

Racing

Chester Race Week News

Chester Race Week 2018 has announced that the Farr 30 North American Championships will take place as part of the regularly scheduled One Design classes on the One Design course. Race officer will be Brian Todd.

Racing

Youth Championships announced for CORK 2019

On November 28, Sail Canada announced that the 2019 Sail Canada Youth Championships will take place at CORK International at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (POH) in Kingston, Ontario.

Speed & Smarts

Speed & Smarts: Starting Strategy & Tactics Part 2 (of several)

As a general rule of thumb, if you like the left side of the first beat you should start on the left side of the line. If you like the right side of the course, start on the right of the line. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s amazing how many boats do not follow this basic principle.

Racing

Antigua Sailing Week announces Sunsail as Gold Sponsor for 2012

Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to announce Sunsail as Gold Sponsor for its 2012 event. With its continuing focus on and commitment to supporting sailing at every level and with the recent launch of the new Sunsail Racing product range, Sunsail is a perfect fit with Antigua Sailing Week.

Simon Conder, Head of Marketing for Sunsail said: ‘We are delighted to be working with Antigua Sailing Week and to become a Gold Sponsor for this premier yachting event.

Racing

Sailing Film Premier – The O Canada Project

An invitation to watch The O CANADA Project Sunday December 11 at 7pm on CBC’s Documentary Channel. Rogers 325, Cogeco 170, Bell TV 336, Shaw Direct 513, Shaw 124, and Videotron 151. The O CANADA Project tells the story of New Zealand boat builder Alan West rebuilding the former Spirit of Canada boat, skippered by Canadian Derek Hatfield in the 2006 Vendee Globe singlehanded race.

Sail NS Shares Community-Wide: Welcome to ROCKWOOL Canada SailGP

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Armdale YC Welcomes Atlantea Expedition

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