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In this issue: Don’t be a marshmallow!
• Sarah wins Gold in Europe
• Report from Etchells Worlds
• Shark Worlds coming up in Niagara
• Canadian collegiate wins
• Rules seminar for officials
• Mills Cup next month
• More on Laylines
Contributors this issue: Roger Renaud, Ontario Sailing, Brad Boston, Tom Babbitt, John Burnham, Gwen Hardy, Shark Class, Dave Dellenbaugh, Sail Canada
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French Olympic Week
Sarah Douglas Beats Tokyo 2020 and 2022 Champion to Win Gold
Sarah Douglas from Toronto (ABYC) won the gold medal in ILCA 6 at the French Olympic Week sailing competition which ended Saturday in Hyères, France. Throughout the week of competition which started on Monday, the Canadian Tokyo 2020 Olympian took the lead over the first two races of the event, before slipping back into second position after three races. But she regained first place and never looked back after that, closing out the competition with a 10th-place result in the medal race. “I’m super happy to come away with the win in Hyères,” said Douglas.
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Etchells 23
Cruel Jane 2.0 Takes 4th at Etchells Worlds
I have been really fortunate to be able to sail on and with some great sailing teams. Actually just got back from the Viper 640 worlds with another Canadian team of friends. When the opportunity came up last month to sail with Andrew Macrae (Ontario Yachts and Etchells builder) and Luke Lawrence for the 2023 Etchells Worlds in Miami, I knew we would have a great opportunity to finish high in the fleet. Andrew and I have sailed around each other but never on the same boat. We arrived a couple days early to try and jell as a team.
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Regattas
2023 Shark World Championship Aug 18 – 25 Update
With just under 4 months until the Worlds come home to Niagara, the organizing committee is working hard to make this a memorable event on and off the water. In addition to world-class racing led by Race Director Richard Hinterhoeller, the daily line-up of music, beverages, and food will be a great way to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The Caribbean Night—complete with steel band—should not be missed! The regatta runs from August 18th to 25th, with measurement starting on August 18th. The cost to register is $725.00.
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Gear
New Lightweight Trapeze Harnesses from Zhik
New this spring are two new lightweight Zhik Trapeze harnesses, the T4 nappy harness and highly adjustable T5 leg strap harness. With positive buoyancy and weighing just 1.1kg and 1.2kg respectively including the spreader bar, both are well below the World Sailing 2kg maximum harness weight requirement. The T4 Trapeze Harness is designed for minimalism, simplicity and ease of use. Evolved from Zhik’s heritage in harness design, the nappy seat construction uses a four-way stretch neoprene gusset and crotch panel that comfortably conforms to your body.
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News
Canadian Teams Shine at EDHEC
Two Canadian teams finished 1st and 2nd at the EDHEC Sailing Cup held in Brest, France, April 14-24, the leading student sporting event in Europe and the world's biggest intercollegiate offshore regattas. Congratulations to Canada West team who finished first overall amongst seven teams in J80 Class including Alec Coleman (Skipper-University of Toronto), Jack Porter (Dalhousie University), Richard Rychlik Jr (University of Toronto), Will Mauchan (Dalhousie University) and Sophia Moiseyenko (University of British Columbia).
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The Big Picture
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News
Ontario Sailing Team Names ABYC as 2023 ILCA Training Site
Last week, Ontario Sailing announced announce that Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club will be the designated host site for the Ontario Sailing ILCA teams for the 2023 season. “We are looking forward to getting our teams back on the water here in Ontario,” says Cam Lymburner, Ontario Sailing’s Director, High Performance and Development. “We appreciate the support ABYC is providing by hosting our teams.” Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club, located in Toronto, was founded in 1932 and is home to a robust set of programming.
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Racing
Lake Erie's 2023 Mills Trophy Race – The 99th Edition
Originally started in 1907 as a test of sailing and navigational skills, the Mills Cup Race has evolved into a premier sailing race event on Lake Erie. This annual race in the west-end of Lake Erie, is unique in that the race is held at night. Since 1981, the 68 mile Mills Cup Race has begun at the Toledo, Ohio harbor light and ended at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. To continue to grow the sport of sailing on the Great Lakes, "More Kids On Sailboats" will recognize the multi-generational Mills Trophy Race crews with their new annual award, the #MKOS 1st to Finish flag.
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Cruising
From Nova Scotia, Next Stop Maine
There’s good and bad news about planning a cruise in Maine. The good news is that there are over 1000 destinations and 3,500 miles of coastline from which to choose. The bad news is that there are so many choices that it may seem impossible to come up with an enjoyable cruise itinerary. Fortunately, this CCA guide offers simple and informed solutions. The Cruising Club of America invites you to cruise the rugged coast of Maine with our well-informed members as your guides. View the guide HERE. Most cruising guides list hundreds of places to visit.
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Speed & Smarts
Part 3 – Six Ways to Identify a Layline
Before you round any mark you have to get to the layline, so it helps a lot to know where the layline is. To avoid overstanding or understanding (and losing time or distance), find a good method for making consistently accurate layline calls. Here are some tips: Avoid long-range laylines. The easiest way to improve your layline calls is by getting closer to the mark before you have to make them. This isn’t always possible, but if you reduce the average distance at which you hit the layline you will have better calls (and better results due to less time spent on laylines).
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News
Safe Sport: Questions and Answers
Since Sail Canada joined Abuse-Free Sport on March 1, we have received many questions from the sailing community. Check out our new questions and answers section on our website where you may find the information you are looking for or send us your question. Check out the first questions HERE! Do you have a question regarding Safe Sport in sailing?
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Training Seminars
Officials Seminars: Racing Rules in Action and Advanced Race Management
Racing sailors and officials are invited to participate in a series of online rules discussions. In total, thirty different boat-to-boat scenarios will be presented which will challenge and enhance everyone’s knowledge of the racing rules of sailing. David Pelling (IJ and IU) will lead the group, and the seminars use an interactive approach. Each session of the four planned will deal with different cases. Everyone is invited to contribute. The sessions are free to Sail Canada members.
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