July 13, 2022
Photo by Turkish Sailing Federation
Five Canadians took part in the 2022 Arkas Optimist World Championshps in Bodrum, Turkey, June 29-July 6, and Andi Kinnear was the best Canadian with a 104th overall on a total of 273 sailors.
Sterling Ott took the 183rd position, Andrew Noriega, 196, Spencer Hrubant, 200, and Jack Gillis, 202.
Full results HERE.
Racing on Lake St Clair March 26, 2026 By Roger Renaud Sailing In Canada has published articles addressing the topics surrounding whether ‘club racing’, and/or ‘weekend racing’, will survive or not. This series also looked at what was needed in order to keep the support systems working….to continue to get young sailors involved, so they…
March 12, 2026 Is it a regatta with a big party or a big party with a regatta. Either St Maarten is a wonderful way to get some great sailing in March and a staple in the Canadian Boating calendar. Final Day 4 of the 46th addition arrived on Sunday with huge wins. Gusts over…
March 12, 2026 The 2026 Canadian Shark Class Association regatta circuit is officially underway, marking a new chapter in one of Canada’s most cherished one-design keelboat racing traditions. With over 200 boats expected to compete throughout the season and numerous events that regularly draw 30+ boats on the line, the Shark fleet continues to thrive on the all over…
February 26, 2026 The Canadian J/24 Class Association is pleased to announce its 2026 regatta schedule. Building on the success of 2025’s Canadian Championship, three additional class-sanctioned events have been added as part of the association’s plan to rebuild the J/24 class in Canada and bring sailors together for competitive racing.
February 26, 2026 BC Sailing asks that all clubs submit racing calendars in order to provide members with a comprehensive list of regattas and events taking place throughout the province during the sailing season. Please email racing calendars to delani@bcsailing.bc.ca.
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…
Racing on Lake St Clair March 26, 2026 By Roger Renaud Sailing In Canada has published articles addressing the topics surrounding whether ‘club racing’, and/or ‘weekend racing’, will survive or not. This series also looked at what was needed in order to keep the support systems working….to continue to get young sailors involved, so they… Read More…
Nicole MacRae (l) of Kitsilano and Carmen Varnel, YC KYC Membership Director and wife of Commodore Rob Varnel March 26, 2026 Ray & Annie Parsons, and Craig Strand were recognized as the inaugural Life Members with speeches and toasts to their great contributions to the Fleet from the very beginning! There will be more Fleet… Read More…
