April 9, 2026
A total of 67 boats were on the line for three courses at a fast and furious 56th Southern Straits Annual Yacht Race held April 3-5 put on by the West Vancouver Yacht Club. The pics came from club members.
Full results are here
Time to break out the phones and cameras as we round up another season of Photo of the Week Send your shots to onboard@opmediagroup.ca and we will fire up the POTW page for you.
May 14, 2026 The Canadian team demonstrated progression on Saturday finishing 2nd, 4th, 5th and 8th, yet struggled a bit on Super Sunday with 12th, 12th and 4th place finishes. Improved starts helped the the team remain in contention across the fleet during seven races over the weekend. “I’d summarize the day as frustrating. If…
May 14, 2026 Sail Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic investment in sport announced in the 2026 Spring Economic Update. The federal government’s $755 million investment will expand access to sport and strengthen support for Canadian athletes from grassroots to high performance. Sail Canada thanks Prime Minister Mark Carney and Secretary of State for Sport Adam…
Jenny and Nick Coghlan May 14, 2026 If you own a boat, chances are that you’ve wondered what it would be like to throw in your job, cast off and sail over the horizon. BC – based sailor Nick Coghlan did just that in 1985. On and off, he and wife Jenny have been cruising…
May 14, 2026 by Roger Renaud William ‘Spike’ Boston, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Sarnia Ontario. He was born April 15, 1946 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and lived in Point Edward for over 50 years, where he became a familiar and respected member of the community. A skilled sailmaker and…
May 14, 2026 By Julie King and Zack Reid, LOOR Committee Members There is something special about a distance race that is not just about the finish, but about the journey. That spirit runs through LOOR’s 2026 season, which brings together a full calendar of distance and short-handed racing, an inviting entry point for new…
April 23, 2026 By Marc Robic For many years now, the very large and active Quebec sailing community felt somewhat disappointed by the annual Montreal Boat Show, with the lack of or little attention to sail specific activities (booth, vendors, conferences, etc.). So much so, that some sailing groups decided to take matters into their…
May 14, 2026 The Canadian team demonstrated progression on Saturday finishing 2nd, 4th, 5th and 8th, yet struggled a bit on Super Sunday with 12th, 12th and 4th place finishes. Improved starts helped the the team remain in contention across the fleet during seven races over the weekend. “I’d summarize the day as frustrating. If… Read More…
May 14, 2026 Sail Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic investment in sport announced in the 2026 Spring Economic Update. The federal government’s $755 million investment will expand access to sport and strengthen support for Canadian athletes from grassroots to high performance. Sail Canada thanks Prime Minister Mark Carney and Secretary of State for Sport Adam… Read More…
