Happy Holidays from Sail Canada

Happy Holidays from Sail Canada

On behalf of the Sail Canada Staff and Board, I would like to wish you and your family Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year 2022. Last year, once again, was filled with many challenges linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the engagement...
Electronic visual distress signals instead of pyrotechnic signals

Electronic visual distress signals instead of pyrotechnic signals

New standard for electronic visual distress signals (eVDSD) is now accepted by Transport Canada for pleasure craft. For a number of years Sail Canada and Provincial Sailing Associations have been advocating Transport Canada in support of the approval of alternatives...

On Deck: Paul Clifford

Paul Clifford won the silver medal in the ILCA 6 Great Grand Master class in November at the 2021 ILCA Masters World Championships in Barcelona, SPA. ‰ÛÏOn Deck‰Û conversation with the sailor from Toronto. You won the silver medal at the 2021 ILCA Masters World...

On Deck: Brian Todd

Former Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Team coach Brian Todd was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 20th. ‰ÛÏOn Deck‰Û discussion with the coach from Halifax who still shares his knowledge with sailors from across the country and...

On Deck: Tom Ramshaw

Two-time Olympian in sailing for Canada Tom Ramshaw is celebrating his 30th birthday today. “On Deck” conversation with the athlete from Ontario. Happy birthday Tom! How will you celebrate your 30th birthday? I’m staying in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico,...

On Deck: Jackson, Riley & Finlay Macaulay

Jackson Macaulay and his sisters Riley and Finlay Macaulay will represent Canada at the upcoming 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships in Oman, December 13-18. “On Deck” conversation with the three family members, all sailors from Halifax. All three of...