Yes, there’s GB, NZ and USA but who says Canada can’t produce some sailing stars. Billy Gooderham is well on his way as flight controller (more on that later) on Canada’s SailGP F50.
In the winter, our contributor Marc Robic goes indoors but his love of sailboats continues undiminished. We published a two part story on the models he builds and gives away in 2022.
Congratulations to two-time medalist in sailing at the Paralympic Games Paul Tingley who has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame Saturday.
Last week at Chester Race Week, 20-year-old Savannah Taylor at the helm of Hard Eight won the PHRF Distance 1 Division with two bullets in four races.
Marie-Andrée Poulin was an entertainment and weather reporter for the TVA and LCN French-language networks for many years. “On Deck” discussion with the spokesperson for the Femina Cup which was held July 7-10.
Anna Millar doesn’t remember the first time she went sailing, but she said she’s been sailing “since forever.” She was just a mere six weeks old when her father took her on a boat.
It is with great sadness that Sail Canada shares with the Canadian sailing community the passing of Olympian sailor Dr. Paul Hannam in July. He was 50 years of age.
Read more: Eight Bells: 1996 Olympian in Sailing Dr. Paul...
In June, BC sailor and coach, Allan Clark, won a gold medal at the 2022 ILCA 6 Grand Masters World Championship in Mexico and finished 6th at the ILCA 7 event.
Read more: On Deck: Allan Clark Wins ILCA Master Worlds in...
Alec Watters won the title at last weekend’s Saskatchewan ILCA Championships. “On Deck” interview with the First Nations representative who will also take part in the upcoming Canada Games.
Read more: On Deck: Alec Watters, Sask Sailor Winning Gold,...
Sail Canada just launched its Kite Foiling program in Canada for 2022. “On Deck” discussion with the National Development Kite Foiling coach, Dan Cunningham.
Read more: Meet the Team: National Development Kite Foiling...