Dear Islander

August certainly lived up to its reputation of being a furnace with humidity thrown in, but I’m happy to say we managed to escape and spent most of the month in Galicia, France and then the UK with our Campervan! The cool evenings and fresh mornings were a delight !!...

Ocibar – unique marina management

As life begins to return to the new normal and the economy slowly tries to recover, there are a few hangovers from our 8 weeks of new normal that have become a staple of everyday life, and one of those is the Zoom call. And so it is, on a bright sunny morning, that I...

America’s Cup: Looking back 100 years

The America’s Cup stirs up plenty of commentary, and we found in the archives this report from 100 years ago by Mme. Futura Imperfect in which she shared strong feelings about the 13th edition. Held in 1920 under the Universal Rule of measurement, the match was...

Tokyo 2020: Training and COVID-19

Preparing for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics amid COVID-19 health guidelines and restrictions prompted Canada to organize the first Canadian Sailing Team Invitational Training Camp/Event at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston, ON. The 9-day event for Laser...