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In this issue: Chillin’
• VC 17 substitutes
• CAN SailGP just misses finals
• Sharks announce ‘24
• Sarah leads to Paris
• Sailor Day at TIBS
• R2K back for another go
• Smarts test continues
• Sailing Shorts - tons of news this issue
Contributors this issue: Rod Gardner, Morten Fogh, Joe Malon, Dave Dellenbaugh, Amelia Morris, Tran Nguyen, CAN SailGP, Sail Canada
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News
First-Ever Sailor’s Day at Toronto Boat Show – Saturday, Jan 27
The 2024 Toronto International Boat Show presents its inaugural Sailor’s Day on Saturday, January 27th to introduce, educate, and celebrate everything sailing at North America’s largest indoor boat show. There are plenty of sailing products and services to be found throughout the entire show run from January 19 – 28th, with special sail-centric seminars taking place on Sailor’s Day on Saturday January 27th featuring esteemed sailors and industry experts to inspire and educate. While inventory levels continue to remain low among sailboat dealers...
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SailGP
Light Air Delivers Traffic and Penalties for Canada
SailGP’s fleet of ten national teams descended on Abu Dhabi for the 7th event of Season 4. Racing got underway Saturday with very light air conditions, which meant just four crew onboard and 29M (tall) wings. That almost zero foiling with big cats encountering heavy traffic all around the course. On day one it was the Canadians who overtook the most boats on the racecourse and were notably the best at getting out of tough situations. Finishing 3rd, 6th and 5th put the team in 4th overall, in striking distance of the event podium. Sunday in race four...
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From the Expert
Comment from Fogh Boat Supplies on the Statement from Interlux Regarding the Discontinuation of VC17
After reading Interlux’s statement on the discontinued VC17 antifouling paint, we have prepared some of our recommendations: 1. Sand the VC17 off entirely with 80 grit sandpaper rather than 120 grit sandpaper. If you don’t remove almost all the VC17, whatever is applied over may not adhere to the hull and fall off. 2. After sanding with 80 grit sandpaper, apply one or two coats of Interprotect 2000. It will allow a good binder between the hull and the new paint to be applied. (Add 3-4 more coats for a total of 4-5 coats and you’ve waterproofed your hull.)
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News
Sarah Douglas Takes the Lead for Paris 2024 Games
Sarah Douglas from Toronto finished as best Canadian at the 2024 ILCA 6 World Championship, which ended today in Mar del Plata, Argentina, with a 26th position, therefor taking the lead for the Canadian spot in this event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The 2024 ILCA 6 World Championship was the first of two competitions serving for the Canadian qualification process in ILCA 6. The second and last one will be the Princess Sofia Regatta, March 29-April 6 in Palma, Spain. Canada qualified a spot in ILCA 6 at the 2023 Sailing World Championships last summer.
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News
2024 Shark Schedule Announced
After a huge year in 2023, the CSCA Board is excited to announce a 10 regatta schedule for the 2024 season. A big thank you to all the host clubs for supporting the Canadian Shark Class allowing us to get the schedule launched so quickly. 2023 was a season of extremes with a no wind start and crazy winds to finish! Throughout the year, over 100 Sharks competed in the 2023 season. As a class, we continue to see new faces buying and restoring the Sharks that have been on the regatta circuit for many years. A true testament to the longevity of the Shark 24 sailboat.
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Sailing Shorts
January 17, 2024
Congratulations to Rory Walsh (RVYC), gold medalist in ILCA 6, and Mats Braaten, bronze medalist in ILCA 7, at the 2023 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta held December 27-30 in Miami, Florida. In ILCA 7, three other Canadians finished in the top 10 in this event including 21 sailors: Jacob Townsend (4th, HYC), Kyber Lovshin (8th), and Finn O’Sullivan (9th, RCYC). In ILCA 6, Andre Deseau (WVYC) ended in 9th position on 91 sailors. A total of 32 Canadians took part in this event in Opti Green, Opti, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7.
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Racing
Race to Kingston is Back for ‘24!
With the holiday season behind us and the Toronto International Boat Show starting Friday, it’s time to plan our summer 2024 sailing season. After an eventful Race to Kingston in 2023 – complete with two rounds of storms, a fresh wind to keep the boats moving and an early finish (some boats finished within 24 hours of their start); we are pleased to announce that this year’s R2K will take place on the weekend of August 16-19. As has become tradition, the event will kick off with registration and party at Mimico Cruising Club on Friday, August 16.
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The Big Picture
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Sail Canada Teams
Canadian Youth Trials in Florida
Currently 34 athletes from across the country are taking part in the Canadian Sailing Youth Squad Trials Camp in Clearwater. During the six-day camp, the athletes will train with Canada’s top youth sailors, will work with Sail Canada technical staff and top Canadian coaches for skill development in Sail Canada’s targeted youth performance classes, while doing data analytics, a complete skills analysis with recommendations for moving forward. Athletes attending will also have the opportunity to get selected to the Canadian Sailing Youth Squad.
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Speed & Smarts
Review and Test – Sailing Smarts Part 3 – When Boats Converge
It’s still the winter; unless you are heading south, racing isn’t real for another few months. Studying continues. Last issue we looked the longer tack with questions 6 through 10. The SMARTS section of the test is critical – if you go fast in the wrong direction, or if you let other boats control where you go, you will find yourself near the middle or back of the fleet. That’s why this test is all about how to sail smarter. There are a total of 62 questions (we are just ¼ along) and answers about all aspects of strategy and tactics.
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