March 25, 2022
Officials: Club Race Officer Course for Women
This all-women event is designed for women who are currently Assistant Race Officers who want to advance and conduct races at the club level. This collaborative learning environment seeks to establish a space where women can come together to better their race management skills.
March 14, 2022
Canadians Staying Hot Mid-Winter
Close to 40 young Canadian sailors were in action last weekend around the world in two competitions, the Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta 2022 in Mallorca, SPA, and the ILCA Midwinter’s East 2022 at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, U.S.A.
March 13, 2022
Offshore Special Regulations
The World Sailing (WS) Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) governing Offshore Racing for Monohulls (Mo) and Multihulls (Mu) are the internationally accepted minimum equipment, accommodation and training standards for monohull and multihull yachts racing offshore.
March 12, 2022
Five National Team Female Members Will Hold Conferences in March (Starts Today!)
The world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8. Sail Canada is pleased to announce that five female members of its National Teams will hold conferences throughout the month of March to inspire Canadians, including young female athletes in sailing.
March 12, 2022
News from LOOR: LO300 Capped at 90
This year we are celebrating the 32nd LO300 Challenge. To ensure that YB Trackers are available for every participant, entries are capped at 90 paid entries. The first race of the season is the 75 NM Susan Hood Trophy Race, scheduled for Friday, June 3rd, 2022.
March 12, 2022
2022 ILCA Canadian Masters Championships
The 2022 ILCA Canadian Masters Championships will take place June 24-26, 2022 at the Jericho Sailing Centre in Vancouver. The local ILCA fleet along with the JSCA is proud to host the 2022 ILCA (International Laser Class Association) Canadian Masters Championships.
March 1, 2022
New Canadian Olympic Classes IceBreaker Just Announced
Now renamed as the ‘Canadian Olympic Classes IceBreaker Regatta Committee,’ the 51st Annual IceBreaker Regatta will be held on May 21 and 22nd, 2022, at Etobicoke Yacht Club (EYC).
March 1, 2022
Offshore: Canadian Richard Clarke leads Warrior Won to RORC 600 win
Christopher Sheehan’s Pac52 Warrior Won was the overall winner, lifting the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy for the best corrected time under IRC.
February 28, 2022
Employment: Job Opportunities Open at RCYC
If you have ever contemplated boats as your real job, this news is for you. Toronto’s Royal Canadian Yacht Club is a world class yacht club with a mandate to promote excellence in competitive sailing and sports currently ranked as one of the top 50 Yacht Clubs in the world. The club is currently recruiting for five positions – all full-time seasonal positions.
February 28, 2022
Upcoming Seminars for Officials
Officials play a key role in any sailing race or regatta! Sail Canada’s Officer, Judge and Umpire programs provide club training and certification at the national level, while World Sailing provides international certification.
February 28, 2022
2022 National #GoSailing Week: June 20-26
Clubs, schools and other organizations involved in sailing across Canada will again be invited to take part in the 2022 #GoSailing Week, which will be held June 20-26. Led by Sail Canada, this initiative, which will be held for the second time, will aim to introduce more Canadians, especially new families, to the sport of sailing.
February 27, 2022
Eight Bells: John Weakley
John Weakley’s posted obituary: In order to avoid another date with the discipline committee at the Port Credit Yacht Club, John Robert Weakley passed away in Mississauga on February 14, 2022.
February 14, 2022
Canada SailGP Team Announces CEO and Driver
On Monday, Canada SailGP Team announced two key appointments as the team’s preparations continue in the lead up to the start of Season 3 in Bermuda. Leading the Team will be incoming CEO Jean-Sébastien Chénier Proteau.
February 14, 2022
Salus Continues Partnership with Ontario Sailing
The Ontario Sailing Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Salus Marine is continuing their long standing support of Ontario Sailing and its Training Program’s.
February 14, 2022
Canada Wins Three Medals, Including Gold, at US Open
Two-time Olympian in sailing Tom Ramshaw and his Canadian teammate Fillah Karim respectively won the gold and silver medals in the ILCA 7 (Laser) class at the US Open Sailing Series which ended Sunday in Clearwater, Florida, while Coralie Vittecoq won the bronze medal in the ILCA 6 event.
February 14, 2022
Racing Rules of Sailing: Changes and Corrections for 2022
World Sailing has approved changes and corrections to the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 which became effective on January 1st. The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are updated every 4 years.
February 14, 2022
Becoming a Cruising Instructor
Join Sail Canada instructors and Learning Facilitators Penny Caldwell, Kim Moffat and Bryant Adlam for an information session on the pathway to become a Sail Canada cruising instructor. Penny Kim and Bryant will share why they’ve become Sailing Instructors and how their passion is their career, or second career!
February 12, 2022
52nd Southern Straits Classic set for April 15-17, 2022
The West Vancouver Yacht Club (WVYC) is excited to welcome back the Southern Straits Regatta after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 52nd running of the Easter weekend race will see sailors crisscrossing Georgia Strait testing their strategy, skill, and endurance while racing overnight in early season conditions.
February 12, 2022
Ontario Sailing Welcomes Stormont YC
The Ontario Sailing Board is pleased to welcome back Stormont Yacht Club as a valued member Club. Stormont Yacht Club is a self-help Club, operated by its members. Located at Long Sault Ontario next to the St. Lawrence Parks near Cornwall, ON, this picturesque location is often described by members as a cottage.
January 28, 2022
Mainsail: Expanding Sailing Even During Pandemic
This week the Ontario Sailing Board of Directors committed to invest over $60,000 in the Mainsail Program for the coming 2022 season. The investment will include the purchase of eight new RS Zest boats and a new trailer thanks to the assistance in the purchase of Fogh Marine and RS Sailing.
January 28, 2022
LYRA 2022 Heads to Sodus Bay
The Sodus Bay Yacht Club is excited to be hosting the Lake Yacht Racing Association Annual Regatta from July 25 to July 31, 2022. The members of SBYC invite racers from all around Lake Ontario, Eastern Lake Erie, the Finger Lakes, and the St Lawrence Seaway to enjoy an exciting week of Corinthian racing at its finest.
January 28, 2022
National Team: Canadians Shine at US Open
Two-time Olympian in sailing Tom Ramshaw took second place overall at the 2022 US Open Sailing Series held January 15-17, which ended Monday in Fort Lauderdale, USA, while taking part in the ILCA 7 (Laser) event, a class the Canadian sailor had not competed in since 2015.
January 28, 2022
Eight Bells – Royal Vic Medalist David Cook
It is with great sadness that Sail Canada has learned of the passing of 1996 Paralympic medalist in Para sailing David Cook from Victoria, B.C., on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the age of 62.
January 27, 2022
Ontario Sailing Hires Program Manager
Ontario Sailing is excited to announce that Megan Medlock has been hired in the role of Program Manager. She will be working in Officials Training, Cruising Instructor Programming, Special Programs and helping to build more Partnerships with the Boating Community.
January 27, 2022
Eight Bells – Sid Dakin and James Barkman
Last week the shark fleet said goodbye to two of its finest, Sid Dakin and James Barkman.
January 27, 2022
New Zealand Accepts American Magic AC37 Challenge
Last week (Jan 26), the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron formally accepted the New York Yacht Club American Magic’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in 2024 – the third additional challenge accepted for AC37.
January 17, 2022
2021 BC Sailing Awards announced
Last week, the BC Sailing Association announced its annual awards.
January 14, 2022
Canadian eSailing Championship Starts January 17 – Finale on April 7
Sail Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the second season of its Canadian eSailing Championship, which will start January 17 and end on April 7 with a live final event.
January 14, 2022
Ontario Offshore Personal Survival Courses Scheduled for March
Two Offshore Personal Survival and Safety at Sea Courses will be held in Ontario this spring. In 2003, ISAF (now World Sailing) introduced a standard basic syllabus for the training of safety courses in order to establish an Internationally recognized qualification. The training requirements form part of the Offshore Special Regulations.
January 14, 2022
Job Opportunities: Many Clubs and Schools are Looking for Instructors
Many Canadian sailing clubs and schools are currently looking for instructors as we approach the upcoming sailing season. Find your job among the list of employment opportunities from Sail Canada’s member clubs and schools.
January 14, 2022
PCYC Learn To Sail Racers “Represent” at This Year’s Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami
Port Credit Yacht Club, located on Lake Ontario, has an emerging Learn to Sail Racing program that has youth sailors participating in various International events. Over a dozen PCYC sailors made their way to Miami over the Christmas break to train and compete in the US’s largest Christmas season youth regatta – Orange Bowl.
January 14, 2022
New Crew Night Vancouver – Come Race One-Design Martin242s
Every year the Vancouver Martin 242 Fleet holds a meet and greet at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club to enlist those interested in racing on these One-Design sailboats. Join the New Crew Night on Wednesday March 30 to meet skippers and learn about the 2022 racing and social events program.
January 13, 2022
High Performance Olympic Clinic at Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Sail Canada recently hosted a High Performance retreat at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. HP Director Mike Milner and HP Manager Katie Sweeting organized the Tokyo 2021 debrief with a packed agenda and to set the goals and tone for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
December 24, 2021
Register TODAY (Last Day) for Sail Canada Learning Facilitator Clinic
Learning Facilitator Clinic: Sail Canada will hold a Learning Facilitator Clinic April 20-24 at the Buffalo Canoe Club. Deadline to submit your application to your Provincial Sailing Association is TODAY, January 5.
December 24, 2021
New Race to Kingston Coming to Lake Ontario This Summer
Kingston Yacht Club and Mimico Cruising Club have joined forces to co-host the new destination distance race, Race to Kingston. The new adventure will kick off on August 12, 2022 at Mimico Cruising Club with good drinks and good food.
December 24, 2021
Sail GP Heads to Bermuda, Chicago. Canada Next?
Sail GP has been capturing attention thanks to high performance, some noteworthy collisions and awesome starts. Now that there is a Canadian team led by Toronto investment entrepreneur and lifelong sailor, Fred Pye, in the plans for 2022, perhaps we will also see an event in Canada in years to come.
December 23, 2021
‘Tis the season… to dream of LOOR!
Having successfully organised the 2021 Racing Season, we are getting ready for 2022. The dates are set, NOR’s are being crafted, and logistics are well in hand. We are also planning to host some webinars this winter which will be of interest to our racers.
December 21, 2021
International Results: Ali ten Hove and Mariah Millen Back With 8th in Portugal
Canadian Sailing Olympians Ali ten Hove and Mariah Millen took 8th spot Friday in the 49er FX event at the 4th Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura, as they competed for the first time since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
December 20, 2021
Vancouver International Boat Show Cancels In-Person Event for 2022
In light of the Friday, December 17 announcement by the Provincial Health Office restricting capacity limits in venues of 1,000 individuals or more to a maximum capacity of 50%…