World Sailing is pleased to invite you to an upcoming online webinar delivered in collaboration with MarineVerse, exploring the use of Virtual Reality (VR) as a development and participation tool within Para Inclusive Sailing.
These sessions will introduce how VR sailing experiences can support accessibility, early engagement, training, and pathway development – particularly for sailors who may face barriers to regular on-water participation.
The webinars will showcase practical applications of Virtual Reality within Para sailing, including examples from recent international projects and opportunities for Sailors, Coaches and Administrators to explore Virtual Reality as a complementary tool within their own development programmes.
April 30th, 2026 3pm EST – Americas/Asia/Oceania Session. Webinar Meeting
We look forward to seeing you at the sessions. If you experience any difficulty registering or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the World Sailing Para Sailing Department at [dot][at][dot].
As of December 30th, 2025 there are just 255 days until the 2026 Canadians/North Anericans get underway at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Now is the time to book your vacation, formulate your plans, and begin arranging travel.
This rare championship doubleheader in beautiful British Columbia may not return for another decade!
The Victoria 2.4mR Fleet is gearing up for its last event of 2025.
The David Bleakney Ice Bowl will be held on Dec. 28th, 2025. Eight sailors are already committed to attend and more are expected. The weather is particularly changeable on the west coast at this time of year. However, the organizing committee asked the weather gods to provide excellent conditions for the racing. See photo One thing is for sure:- no matter what the weather, the racing will be intense. Find the results here.
In the evening, fleet members will enjoy a festive dinner in the RVicYC Clubhouse, award the Trophy and celebrate all our successes of the 2025 season.
wrapped up Sunday, October 12th, 2025. As expected, the waters of Lake Garda provided challenging sailing for all. I think it’s fair to say, everyone had a fantastic time!!
Congrats to Jeff and all the podium finishers!!
Complete results may be found here. Use the category button in the title to sort by fleet.
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The latest Technical Commitee minutes are available here.
2.4 Metre Class Canadian Championship
National Yacht Club hosted a fleet of 22 boats on September 19/20/21 for the 2.4 Metre Class Canadian Championship. Competitors from as far away as Florida and British Columbia were impressed by the friendliness and facilities of NYC and promised to be back again. The winner was Jeff Linton of Tampa, Florida, followed by NYC’s Darrell Suderman. Third was Bruce Millar, a member of NYC and Royal Victoria Yacht Club in B.C. Sailing conditions were ideal, including Saturday’s 25-knot easterly with ocean-like waves.
The Race Committee was flawless and with the help of MarkSetBots had perfect starting lines and course alignment, with all 8 races starting on schedule.
This event was the final of a four-regatta 2.4mR summer series at NYC, known as the CAN-AM series — a winter version of which is held in Port Charlotte, Florida. The series was spearheaded by NYC’s Darrell Suderman who, with John Kitchener and Heather Aitken, have made NYC a cornerstone of 2.4 Metre Class sailing in North America.
Next stop for several NYC sailors is the 2.4 Metre Class World Championship in Lake Garda, Italy, in October.
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club is hosting the Pacific Coast Championship Regatta on September 5, 6 & 7, 2025. Come join us for some great racing on the waters of Cadboro Bay and lots of socializing afterwards at the clubhouse. If interested please contact Bill Marshall at [at][dot] for more information.
Thank you so much!
Report C Thomas Clagett Jr Regatta and Clinic ran Jun 17-22 in Newport, RI Results
CanAm North got underway June 14th at the National Yacht Club, Toronto, ON Results
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A very competitive 12 boat fleet of 2.4 Metres competed in the first of four CANAM Series events on the June 14/15 weekend at National Yacht Club. Boats from as far away as Florida and British Columbia saw two perfect days of racing in moderate easterly breezes. Principle Race Officer John Kitchener and his hard-working Race Committee team set excellent starting lines and courses in the shifting winds. Special thanks to all the volunteers and particularly to Darrell Suderman, Heather Aitken, and Trish Doyle for spear-heading the on and off-water activities. First place went to Bruce Millar of Victoria,B.C., with NYC’s Allan Leibel and Darrell Suderman taking 2nd and 3rd respectively.
2026 Canaidans and North Americans – Stay tuned for more details
The minutes from the ICA eAGM held 2025/02/08 are now available.
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The minutes from the ICA Technical Committee meeting held 2025/02/26 are now available.
2025 CanAm Series Event# 3 wrapped up February 16th with a total of 4 races sailed. Sunny, southern Florida delivered some spicey conditions on Saturday making for exciting racing for all. Sunday saw a little too much breeze on the Peace River and racing was cancelled. Tony Pocklington, Allan Leibel and Chuck Allen were on the podium this time taking 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectiviely. See the full results.
Long time NSC and NCASA Member Aaron Wong Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Aaron Wong-Sing , a long time member of the Nepean Sailing Club and the National Capital Able Sail Association was recently presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony in Vancouver BC. As stated in his nomination, Aaron is undeterred by barriers and has contributed significantly through both his federal public service and his role in able-bodied sports and volunteer work.
Aaron first joined NSC in 2006 when he moved to Ottawa from Vancouver and a co-worker suggested that he join the able sail program at NSC. Aaron participated in four Mobility Cups before deciding to purchase his own 2.4 Meter sailboat. Aaron (along with Christine Lavallee) joined the North American 2.4mR competitive circuit competing in ISAF World Cup events in Miami 2010 through 2015, World Paralymic Sailing Championships in Charlotte Harbour, Florida and Halifax, NS as well as numerous North American and Canadian Championships. Aaron was a member of the Ontario Sailing Team from 2010-2017. In 2013 Aaron won a Bronze Medal in Sailing at the Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec and in 2017 followed this up by winning a Silver medal at the Canada Games in Gimli, MB.
Aaron’s contribution at NSC was more than just as a competitive sailor. He was a member of the sailing committee, was on the organizing committee for the 2012 Mobility Cup hosted by Nepean Sailing Club and the National Capital Able Sail Association and in 2019 was the co-chair of Mobility Cup. Aaron was a long time director of the National Capital Able Sail Association and served as its chair for three years. Aaron was also the treasurer of the Canadian 2.4 mR Class Association.
Aaron moved to Vancouver in 2022 to be closer to his family. He still actively sails out of Jericho Sailing Centre with the Adaptive Sailing Association of Vancouver.
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Please take a few minutes to review the Boat Info topic entitled “Buoyancy Certificates”. It has been updated and it is very important we all do our bit to bolster class safety.
Louise Anstey (CAN 2) completes buoyancy test. Photo by Doug Bell
2025 CanAm Series Event# 2 wrapped up January 25th with a total of 6 races sailed. Sunny, southern Florida turned out to be cold and rainy however, it didn’t stop Jeff Linton from taking straight bullets and the win of both the series and the North American Championships. Tony Pocklington and Chuck Allen joined Jeff on the podium taking 2nd and 3rd respectiviely. See the full results.
Sadly, no races were sailed in series 1.
The 2025 CanAm Series Event #1 gets underway Sunday, January 19th, 2025 at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club in sunny southern Florida
Participants have been arriving over the last week, boats are being prep’d for racing and the feeling of excitement is in the air. Canadian sailors from Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto are making the trip south. Bonne chance and safe travels to all.
The good folks of the RVYC, 2.4mR fleet were out braving the gusty winds in the Dave Bleakney Ice Bowl held December 28th, 2024. Well done all that came out (9 boats).
