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Chester Race Week Offers Greg Nicoll Valuable Shucking Experience

Galley Guys: Greg Nicoll and Jim Grove show off fresh Prince Edward Island oysters during 2015 Chester Race Week. For Toronto based Greg it was his first time shucking oysters.

The oysters were served with a mignonette sauce : 1 tablespoon of coarsely ground white pepper, ½ cup of red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped shallots , salt to taste.

More on Chester Race Week 2015 and the Galley Guys at www.CanadianYachting.ca

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Canada SailGP: Northstar wins Race 7 Winding up 6th at Perth

January 22, 2026 The NorthStar SailGP Team wrapped up an exhilarating weekend on the water with a sixth-place overall finish at the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, marking an important step forward in the first evet of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship season. The highlight of the weekend was in the final fleet race of…

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LOOR to Continue Canadian-Waters-Only Courses for the 2026 Season

January 22, 2026 The Lake Ontario Offshore Racing Organizing Authority (LOOR OA) has confirmed that all LOOR race courses for the 2026 season will continue to be run exclusively in Canadian waters. This decision is a continuation of the approach adopted for the 2025 season and, as before, is based entirely on feedback received directly…

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2025 Youth Sailing World Championships

December 18, 2025 A total of 14 sailors are proudly representing Canada at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships held this week, December 15-19, in Vilamoura, Portugal. Over 400 of the best young sailors on the planet from up to 70 countries are descending on Vilamoura with medals up for grabs in 11 events across…

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Regattas: Strong Turnout for RS21 Canadian Nationals

October 23, 2025 The 2025 RS21 Canadian Class Nationals saw 12 boats compete for the title in Halifax, October 4-5. Hosted as part of Bedford Basin Yacht Club’s One Design Fall Regatta the RS21 fleet was the biggest class on the water, showcasing the rapid growth of this class across the country. “The weather and…

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Difficult Days for Canada SailGP

October 9, 2025 The 11th event of the Rolex SailGP Championship unfolded this weekend in Cádiz, Spain. All 12 international teams faced choppy and challenging conditions, with shifty light winds on the Bay of Cádiz. Racing with four crew onboard Saturday and five Sunday, the teams were foiling for most of the weekend, in front…

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Racing: In Toronto, J105 NAs Return to Hecht’s Niuhi

September 25, 2025 In the finale of the J/105 North American Championship, Randy Hecht claimed victory for the third time, with crew Russ Silvestri, Ethan Doyle, Maggie Bacon, David Janinis and Stephen Marsh. Despite light winds for the first three days of racing, Hecht and his team showcased exceptional consistency throughout the regatta, finishing with…

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Boat Shows: Expo Rendez-vous Brings Sail to Québec in April

February 12, 2026 Montreal is welcoming a new, sail-only boat show to kick off the spring season. Expo Rendez-Voile is the event where the community comes together to celebrate sailing and maritime culture, offering an inspiring day where everyone can find their place to discover, learn and share. From maritime arts and craftsmanship to expert… Read More…
POTW: Classic Perfection

February 12, 2026 The Photo of the Week is a portrait of this striking C&C Crusader 40’. The Crusader was built from 1968 till 1971 at Belleville Marine Yard, which became part of C&C Yachts Limited in 1969. Approximately a dozen were built. The Crusader was known for its exceptional light-air performance and upwind pointing… Read More…