Feb 16, 2022
World Sailing has approved changes and corrections to the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 which became effective on January 1st. Check them out now: https://www.sailing.ca/rules-prescriptions/
The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are updated every 4 years. Every racing sailor, coach, official and regatta organizer should own a Rule Book for ready reference.
West Vancouver’s Nikola Girke is the first Canadian sailor to ever compete in three different boat classes at the Olympic Games. After debuting in the 470 (two-handed dinghy) at Athens 2004 with skipper Jen Provan, she switched to the RS:X (windsurfer) in 2005, qualifying for Beijing 2008 and London 2012.
November 1, 2023 Class 40 Everial, skippers Erwan Le Draoulec and Tanguy Leglatin, and Edenred, skippers Emmanuel Le Roch and Basile Bourgnon, are taking start of the Transat Jacques Vabre in Le Havre, France, on October 29, 2023. Photos: Jean-Louis Carli / Alea Storm Ciaran is set to sweep across the north-west quarter of France,…
Sarah Douglas de Toronto a été la meilleure Canadienne aux Championnats européens seniors en ILCA 6 et 7 2023 qui se sont conclus vendredi à Andora, en Italie, en prenant le 21e rang.
April 3, 2024 The Road to Paris 2024 continues for Canadian sailors at the 2024 Princess Sofia Trophy Regatta, now underway in Palma, Spain, as additional athletes will qualify to be nominated for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in predetermined events at that competition. As of today, Canada has qualified as a country in four…
Last night, April 7, Rob Mazza presented the remarkable history of the legendary Red Jacket, a Canadian Sailing Icon. Naturally, this was a virtual event with an admission of $5 benefitting the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston.
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.
Apr 17, 2024 A note from Saskia at SMYC Big shoutout to Canadian Team member Clara Gravely for donating two ILCA 6 sails to SMYC! Currently, Sint Maarten YC is running three different programs: A Sailability Program for differently abled residents of St. Maarten. “We’ve launched this free program a year ago and are now sailing… Read More…
Apr 17, 2024 A total of 10 Canadian sailors will take part in the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères, France, April 21-27, which will be the last opportunity to qualify spots for countries at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. As of today, Canada has qualified in the ILCA 6, 49er, 49erFX and women’s kiteboarding events. In… Read More…
