September 9, 2020
LORC finally fires the gun
Like most everything else, the LORC (lake Ontario Racing Council), which incorporates several hundred boats from nearly 20 clubs on the western end of Lake Ontario, had canceled the bulk of its season. But finally, on August 29, the EYC (Etobicoke Yacht Club) Open was run with a proper fleet.
September 9, 2020
Rolex Swan Cup: September 6 – 13, 2020
As sport begins its careful resumption following the lengthy interruption caused by COVID-19, the biennial Rolex Swan Cup will take centre stage in early September as one of the first international sailing competitions.
August 25, 2020
Snakes and Ladders Cup
Sailors at yacht clubs on BC’s West Coast have had many a discussion about what to do with the suspension of sailboat racing and the eventual resumption of race activities.
August 25, 2020
New York Yacht Club Moves 166th Annual Regatta to October
NEWPORT, R.I. – Sail long enough and you’re sure to have a leg where all factors conspire against you: the wind, the tide, the competition, passing motor boats, everything. That’s what this year is like for regatta organizers.
August 25, 2020
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
As international yachting competition begins a cautious return, Rolex is pleased to continue its support for a sport with which it has enjoyed a long and privileged partnership.
August 25, 2020
LOSHRS Finally, a race!
Lake Ontario Short-Handed Racing Series Race 4 is complete; all boats accounted for. What a great day! The wind and weather certainly cooperated. Everyone had a great time and we all were happy to be on the water racing again.
August 25, 2020
The 2020 LORC Racing Season finally begins!
LORC is an organization of eighteen Yacht Clubs located in the western end of Lake Ontario. The Council promotes competitive keelboat sailing in the Greater Toronto Area by organizing inter-club yacht racing for member clubs.
August 11, 2020
LYRA 2020 Regional Events
The plans for LYRA 2020 originally included the traditional events and LYRA Week in Sodus Bay. COVID made this impossible.
August 10, 2020
Melges IC37 Jerome Wins Section in Bayview Mac
“This year, with all of the hoops we had to jump through, hurdles we had to jump over and planning we did to pull off a race during a pandemic, quite frankly we did not plan on a need to prove with certainty that a boat crossed the International Border.
July 23, 2020
Helly Hansen Announced as Official Partner to The Ocean Race
Helly Hansen, announced its partnership with The Ocean Race, sailing’s toughest team challenge.
July 8, 2020
Pandemic Forces Cancellation of 2020 Resolute Cup; RS Sailing Renews Commitment for 2022 Edition
The New York Yacht Club announced that the sixth edition of the Resolute Cup, a Corinthian Championship for U.S. Yacht Clubs, will be canceled. The regatta was scheduled for September 14 to 19.
June 24, 2020
America’s Cup: Kiwi Government extends deal to Cup sailors
The Government has granted border exemptions to two syndicate teams who will challenge Emirates Team New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup, Phil Twyford, Minister of Economic Development said.
June 24, 2020
VENDÉE GLOBE: Start Approved for 8th November
With five months to go to the start of the Vendée Globe, almost all of the competitors have relaunched their boats and restarted their preparation for the ninth edition. Now is the time to look at some of the details concerning the key steps that lie ahead as the skippers prepare for 8th November.
May 27, 2020
Cancellation of 2020 Route Halifax Saint-Pierre and Route Saint-Pierre Quebec
In view of the international health situation, we regret to cancel the 2020 edition of ROUTE Halifax Saint-Pierre and ROUTE Saint-Pierre Quebec.
May 14, 2020
News from Kingston: CORK Update
The situation with respect to CORK events remains uncertain. On one hand, the City has changed the previous order that recreational facilities will remain…
May 6, 2020
2020 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductions
The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston are announcing the 2020 Inductees into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame.
May 6, 2020
Kieler Woche flexible not only in terms of dates
The relocation of Kieler Woche 2020 from June to September (5th to 13th) requires some adjustments in the regatta area.
May 6, 2020
Offshore racing: Royal Ocean Racing Club cancels Cervantes Trophy, North Sea Race and Vice Admiral’s Cup
In line with the continued COVID-19 Government guidance, as well as advice from many of the host finishing clubs in Europe, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has, with regret…
May 6, 2020
CORK not cancelled….so far
The CORK Board continues to monitor developments and meet regularly to plan for the future. Generally, our partners (Sail Canada, Ontario Sailing, City of Kingston, class associations, etc) continue to take a waiting approach, with cancellations until the end of May for some.