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Résultats 🇨🇦 Results 2024 Nacra 17 Europea Résultats 🇨🇦 Results 2024 Nacra 17 European Championship 📍Palermo, ITA Nov. 6-10 nov., 2024 After Day / Après le jour : 1/5 Nacra 17 (/18) 7. Galen Richardson & Madeline Gillis (12, 3) 15 Caspar Lenz Anderson & Coralie Vittecoq (14, 16) DETAILS: https://nacra17.org/event/2024-european-championship/#nacra17-results 📷 @nacra17sailing #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
Congratulations to Dalhousie University who won th Congratulations to Dalhousie University who won the last CICSA 2024 Fall season event, the Fleet Racing National Championships, held by McGill University at the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club. A total of 10 teams were in action and completed 16 races. University of Toronto finished in second place, followed by the Royal Military College of Canada. Full details > https://cicsailing.ca/season-results ⛵ Félicitations à l'Université Dalhousie qui a remporté la dernière compétition de la saison d'automne 2024 de CICSA, les Championnats nationaux de courses en flotte, présentés par l'Université McGill au Pointe-Claire Yacht Club. Un total de 10 équipes étaient en action et ont pris part à 16 courses. L'Université de Toronto a terminé au deuxième rang, suivie du Royal Military College of Canada. Détails complets > https://cicsailing.ca/season-results #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
🇨🇦 ⛵ in action starting today / ⛵ 🇨🇦 en action à compter d'aujourd'hui 2024 Nacra 17 European Championship 📍Palermo, ITA Nov. 6-10 nov., 2024 Nacra 17 -Galen Richardson & Madeline Gillis -Caspar Lenz Anderson & Coralie Vittecoq DETAILS: https://nacra17.org/event/2024-european-championship/#nacra17-results #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
Sail Canada Yachtmaster Apply today for Sail Canad Sail Canada Yachtmaster Apply today for Sail Canada Yacht Master Coastal or Offshore. Applicants must have achieved Advanced or Offshore Cruising and logged considerable sea time. Normand Corbeil and Scott Watson are Sail Canada's most recent recipients. Apply now > https://www.sailing.ca/yachtmaster-achievement/ ⛵ YachtMaster de Voile Canada Envoyez dès maintenant votre candidature pour la reconnaissance YachtMaster de Voile Canada. Les candidats doivent avoir obtenu leur brevet de croisière côtier ou hauturier de Voile Canada et accumulé beaucoup de temps en mer. Normand Corbeil et Scott Watson sont les plus récents récipiendaires de Voile Canada. Envoyez-votre candidature maintenant > https://fr.sailing.ca/yachtmaster/ #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
Valentino Blewett from Whistler Sailing Associatio Valentino Blewett from Whistler Sailing Association took the 11th position on 143 athletes in the Men's U19 category at the 2024 IQFoil Youth and Junior World Championships which ended Saturday in Sa Rapita, Spain. Through the 10 races held during the week of competition, he finished five times in the top 10. Simon Fauser from the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club took the 129th spot. Full results: https://2024iqyjworldssarapita.sailti.com/en/default/races/race-resultsall ⛵ Valentino Blewett, du Whistler Sailing Association, a pris la 11e place sur 143 athlètes dans la catégorie masculin des M19 aux Championnats du monde de la jeunesse et juniors en IQFoil 2024 qui se sont terminés samedi à Sa Rapita, en Espagne. Au cours des 10 courses présentées pendant la semaine de compétition, il a terminé cinq fois dans le top 10. Simon Fauser, du Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, a pris la 129e place. 📷 @iqfoilclass / @iqfoilyouthjunior @bc_sailing @whistlersailing @royalvanyc #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin #iqfoil #iqfoilclass
Check out Sail Canada's 2023-2024 Annual Report in Check out Sail Canada's 2023-2024 Annual Report including highlights from all departments, financial statement, as well as a message from Sail Canada's President and Chief Executive Officer. Check it out now > https://www.sailing.ca/annual-reports/ ⛵ Consultez le rapport annuel 2023-2024 de Voile Canada incluant les faits saillants de tous les départements, les états financiers, ainsi qu'un message de la présidente et du chef de la direction de Voile Canada. Consultez-le maintenant > https://fr.sailing.ca/rapports-annuels/ #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
Offshore racing is sailing’s gruelling disciplin Offshore racing is sailing’s gruelling discipline. It is arduous, unpredictable and places immense strain on competing crews. Throughout a gripping 45th edition of the 606-nautical mile (1,122 kilometres) Rolex Middle Sea Race, the qualities of perseverance, adaptability and dedication came to the fore as the 112-strong fleet confronted the vagaries of the both the weather and the contest itself. Success at one of the world’s foremost 600-nautical mile races demands the maximum from each individual and every crew as a collective. Rolex has partnered the Rolex Middle Sea Race and its organizers Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) since 2002. Read more: https://newsroom.rolex.com/world-of-rolex/rolex-and-sports/rolex-and-yachting/rolex-middle-sea-race/rolex-middle-sea-race-2024/rolex-middle-sea-race-2024---wrap-up/rmsr-wrap ⛵ La course hauturière est la discipline la plus éprouvante de la voile. Elle est ardue, imprévisible et met à rude épreuve les équipages en compétition. Tout au long de la passionnante 45e édition de la Rolex Middle Sea Race, qui compte 606 milles nautiques (1 122 kilomètres), les qualités de persévérance, d'adaptabilité et de dévouement ont été mises à l'honneur alors que les 112 membres de la flotte affrontaient les caprices de la météo et de l'épreuve elle-même. Le succès dans l'une des plus importantes courses de 600 milles nautiques au monde exige le maximum de chaque individu et de chaque équipage en tant que collectif. Rolex est partenaire de la Rolex Middle Sea Race et de ses organisateurs, le Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC), depuis 2002. Plus de détails (anglais seulement) : https://newsroom.rolex.com/world-of-rolex/rolex-and-sports/rolex-and-yachting/rolex-middle-sea-race/rolex-middle-sea-race-2024/rolex-middle-sea-race-2024---wrap-up/rmsr-wrap #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
Transport Canada’s PFD/lifejackets Survey Closes Transport Canada’s PFD/lifejackets Survey Closes November 4th Transport Canada is examining various criteria in developing a mandatory PFD/ Lifejacket plan that would not impact other activities such as anchoring the boat and swimming. Public consultation on this matter opened on September 4, 2024, and is closing on November 4th. Members can make their opinions known on TC’s “Let’s Talk” site: https://letstalktransportation.ca/. ⛵ Le sondage sur les VFI et les gilets de sauvetage de Transports Canada se termine le 4 novembre Transports Canada examine divers critères pour élaborer un plan de VFI/gilet de sauvetage obligatoire qui n’aurait pas d’incidence sur les autres activités comme l’ancrage du bateau et la natation. La consultation publique sur cette question a été ouverte le 4 septembre et se termine le 4 novembre. Les membres peuvent faire connaître leurs opinions sur le site « Parlons transport » de TC : https://parlonstransport.ca/.
Sail Canada' staff gathered last week in Kingston Sail Canada' staff gathered last week in Kingston to work on next Sail Canada Strategic Plan. Lots of discussion and work was facilitated by Dr. Elspeth Murray from the Smith School of Business for this first step in this important process for the organization for the years to come. Stay tuned for more details and your opportunity to provide input on our plans for the future! ⛵ Les membres du personnel de Voile Canada se sont rassemblés la semaine dernière à Kingston afin de travailler sur le prochain plan stratégique de Voile Canada. Les multiples discussions et le travail ont été facilités par la Dr Elspeth Murray du Smith School of Business lors de cette première étape de cet important processus pour l'organisation en vue des années à venir. Des détails supplémentaires viendront ainsi que pour votre opportunité de partager vos commentaires sur nos plans vers le futur! #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
Sail Canada announced that Madeline Gillis (Halifa Sail Canada announced that Madeline Gillis (Halifax, N.S.-RNSYS) and Galen Richardson (Toronto, ON-RCYC) have been named recipients of the Nathan R. Cowan Memorial Award. Details: https://www.sailing.ca/madeline-gillis-and-galen-richardson-receive-nathan-r-cowan-memorial-award/ ⛵ Voile Canada a annoncé que Madeline Gillis (Halifax, N.-É. - RNSYS) et Galen (Toronto, ON-RCYC) ont été nommés récipiendaires du Prix commémoratif Nathan R. Cowan 2024. Détails : https://fr.sailing.ca/madeline-gillis-et-galen-richardson-recoivent-le-prix-commemoratif-nathan-r-cowan/ #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
Sail Canada announced today that Sullivan Nakatsu Sail Canada announced today that Sullivan Nakatsu from Hammonds Plains, N.S., and Lilly Rainham from Halifax have won Sail Canada’s 2023 Bill Burk Memorial Youth Elite Award, while Ryan Anderson, also from Halifax, received the Sail Canada Marvin McDill Memorial Award. Details: https://www.sailing.ca/three-sailors-from-nova-scotia-amongst-sail-canadas-annual-awards-recipients/ ⛵ Voile Canada a annoncé aujourd'hui que Sullivan Nakatsu, de Hammonds Plains (N.-É.), et Lilly Rainham, de Halifax, ont remporté les Prix commémoratifs élite jeunesse Bill Burk 2023 de Voile Canada, alors que Ryan Anderson, également d’Halifax, a reçu le Prix commémoratif Marvin McDill de Voile Canada. Détails : https://fr.sailing.ca/trois-athletes-en-voile-de-la-nouvelle-ecosse-parmi-les-recipiendaires-des-prix-annuels-de-voile-canada/ @sailnovascotia @theyachtsquadron @stmargaretsailingclub #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
News from the sailing community Thunder Bay’s Da News from the sailing community Thunder Bay’s Dan Turk Around the Globe on Home Built 5.8M By: Sailing In Canada On the continuum of adventurous sailing journeys, the Mini Globe Race 2025 sits right at the end – either craziest or bravest, take your pick. Read more > https://sailingincanada.ca/lifestyle/people-profiles/undertakings-thunder-bays-dan-turk-around-the-globe-on-home-built-5-8m/ ⛵ Nouvelles de la communauté de voile Le tour du monde de Dan Turk, de Thunder Bay, à bord d'un voilier de type 5.8m construit à la maison Par : Sailing In Canada Sur le continuum des voyages à la voile aventureux, la Mini Globe Race 2025 se situe tout au bout - le plus fou ou le plus courageux, à vous de choisir. Plus de détails (anglais seulement) > https://sailingincanada.ca/lifestyle/people-profiles/undertakings-thunder-bays-dan-turk-around-the-globe-on-home-built-5-8m/ #sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin
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