2020 Call for Nominations to the Sail Canada Board of Directors

The Nominating Committee of Sail Canada is calling for nominations from interested individuals who are prepared to help shape the future of the sport of Sailing in Canada and guide the overall strategic plan of the organization. Candidates for election to the Sail...

ANNOUNCING THE 2021 CANADIAN SAILING YOUTH SQUAD

Sail Canada is pleased to announce the continuation of the Canadian Sailing Youth Squad. This team will be given access to select training opportunities with the Canadian Sailing Development Squad, the annual Canadian Sailing Team & Development Squad Camp, ...
Eight Bells:  ROBERT WARDEN McKimm

Eight Bells: ROBERT WARDEN McKimm

Sail Canada is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a cherished member of the sailing community, Robert Warden McKimm. – On 4th May, in Ottawa. Husband of the late Margo (Grace) McKimm (2008), father of John Warden (Nathalie Lanctot) of London, England and...
Helping our boaters – Gallagher Skippers’ Plan

Helping our boaters – Gallagher Skippers’ Plan

This year many of us are delayed in getting to see our boats. If this is you, you might feel a bit worried about how your boat is doing.  What if it’s been damaged while ashore in the off-season? Did you know that most insurance companies are being flexible to the...

Sail Canada COVID 19 Health and Return to Sailing Task Force

Sail Canada is pleased to report that Sail Canada has formed a COVID-19 Health and Return to Sailing Task Force. This expert group is providing advice and recommendations to Sail Canada so that Provincial Sailing Associations, Member Clubs, Schools, Camps and Outdoor...
Sarah Douglas named the 2019 Rolex Sailor of the Year!

Sarah Douglas named the 2019 Rolex Sailor of the Year!

This evening, Sarah Douglas from Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club was honoured with the most prestigious National sailing award of the year at the Carlu in Toronto, Ontario. Over the last year, Sarah has pushed milestones, with a 7th place finish at the Ready Steady Tokyo...
Here are your 2019 Rolex Sailor of the Year Award finalists …

Here are your 2019 Rolex Sailor of the Year Award finalists …

Today is the big day! Sailors from across the country are gathering to celebrate and recognize the achievements and successes that have happened over the year. As we gather to honour these awards, there is some suspense as to who will be named the 2019 Rolex Sailor of...
Sail Canada President Award – Mark Lammens & Tim Irwin

Sail Canada President Award – Mark Lammens & Tim Irwin

The Sail Canada President’s Award is a discretionary award, established in 2011, to recognize individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing and who have brought recognition to Canadian sailing and Sail Canada. This year Sail...
Bill Burk Memorial Youth Elite Award Male – Ryan Anderson

Bill Burk Memorial Youth Elite Award Male – Ryan Anderson

Ryan grew up with a love for being on the water, spending the summers sailing around Halifax on his parent’s Beneteau. He moved through the Learn to Sail levels at Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron where he sailed the Opti, quickly progressing to the race team...