More Winter Sailing
Not to be out done by Richard Roberts, Scarlett, Ruby and Richard Farr went out for sail on Christmas Eve……
Sailing News
2015 RS Feva Ontario Series Current Standings
Ontario’s fledgling, but growing, Feva fleet has seen increasing turnout at the most recent regattas, with Steerers at PCYC hosting a fleet of 10 Fevas. SLSC proudly fielded its whole fleet at both Steerers and Four Sisters Regattas, and looks forward to sending solid representation to EYC for its Hans Fogh Youth Regatta in August. We’re proud of the performance…
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Bugle Call: The Death of a Canadian and International Sailing Legend
On March 14, 2014, Hans Fogh died from Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease. Hans was a sailing legend in Canada, one of a select few from his generation, winning numerous Worlds, European, North American and National titles in a number of different classes including the Soling, Finn, Flying Dutchman, Star and Etchell. Born in Copenhagen, Hans came to Canada from Denmark with…
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34th America’s Cup – Race 19
In a few hours the 19th race of the 34th America’s Cup will be sailed in San Francisco Bay, an all or nothing winner takes all final race. The New Zealand team dominated the early races. They have been at match point for 7 races now but have not been able to capture that final point. During a lighter wind…
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America’s Cup: Windward Mark Rounding
During the Civic regatta I was trying to describe the amount of acceleration that catamarans encounter during the windward mark rounding. Here is an extreme example from the first race of the Louis Vuitton Cup final.
A Tribute to Andrew “Bart” Simpson
Andrew “Bart” Simpson, a British double Olympic medalist, died on May 9, 2013 when the Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran capsized on San Francisco Bay while training for the 34th America’s Cup challenge. Simpson was one of the 11-man crew aboard. In addition to his sailing talent, he is described by those that knew him in the sailing community have been one of…
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The Passing of a Master
Heinz Gebauer died of a heart attack on January 17, 2013 at the age of 80, after working out at the gym that day and after having gone out for dinner that evening. Heinz was an icon of Laser Masters sailing: A former Laser Masters World Champion, a constant participant in the races held at the Water Rats Sailing Club…
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Olympic Video Worth a Watch (and a Listen)
The link that follows is to an Olympic sailing footage from the 470 Class with some Irish commentary, on an international video site. It has apparently become the hit of the Games amongst the sailing media contingent. Here is the link: http://www.thatvideosite.com/v/5852