Racing

Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championships on hold

Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championships were all set to go with 36 teams from three countries, but the remainder of measurement, launching, and the practice race have all been cancelled due to the high winds and huge waves created on the North Shore of Lake Ontario with a north wind from Hurricane Irene.

Chris Dorsey and his committee said that they had not seen breakers in the Genesee River in 30 years like they have today. With winds from the north, breakers were pounding the shoreline and breakwater near the Rochester Yacht Club.

The start of the racing has been postponed on Monday, August 29th by two hours to allow boats to complete boat weighing and launch.

Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship website

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A Sailor’s View of PHRF – Part 3, It’s Time PHRF Matures

In my opinion, now is the time that these smaller rating stations of the Great Lakes allow Mid-West PHRF to expand and become the ‘head-office’ for the area. Regardless of whether a station makes the move and joins with MW-PHRF or not, each of the PHRF Stations of the region need to adopt.

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Chester Punches Above its Weight Globally with 2015 Race Week

4 days, 4 courses, 14 fleets, 140 sailboats, 1,200 sailors, Canada’s largest keel boat regatta. Excellent conditions, race officers, competition.

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Schooner Races in Hubbards

The Nova Scotia Schooner Association had a great week racing out of Hubbards, with warm weather steady winds and lots of good natured competition. 14 schooners of various types and sizes participated…

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Government of Canada Supports 2011 CORK OCR and International Regatta

KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 17, 2011 /CNW/ – The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today confirmed the Government of Canada's contribution to the Canadian Yachting Association in support of the
2011 CORK OCR and International Regatta, being held from August 14 to 24.

"The Government of Canada is pleased to support this international event in the historic city of Kingston," said Minister of State Gosal.
"The organizers and volunteers are giving our sailors the opportunity to compete against the best in the world, as they prepare for London 2012."

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CORK Announces Its Summer ‘23

CORK announces its summer schedule for 2023.

Racing

Team Mandate Wins Lake Ontario Women’s J105 Championships

Move over Tom Cruise, these sailors do their own stunts. Coming off a forecast with gusts of upwards to 24kts, the morning started with bated breath as we hoped the wind would come out to play but not batter. The wind gods obliged, and our playground was set for the 2023 Lake Ontario Women’s J105 Championships.

CAN SailGP: Wreck-Em Review

May 1, 2024 At the last SailGP event in Christchurch NZ, the Canadian boat had three collisions and a number of injuries. It was mayhem as the video shows. Taking on water throughout the race, the Canadians nonetheless made the final and came away with a third place. We encourage you to watch this mind-blowing… Read More…
What Ever Happened to the Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes? (YRUGL)

May 1, 2024 By Roger Renaud For many years, sailors of the Great Lakes have enjoyed competing against each other, both locally, and on an intersectional basis. In the past, the Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes has fostered and promoted competition among the six Great Lakes Yachting Associations. The Yacht Racing Union of… Read More…