Now that the New Season is about to start, let me share with you some pictures of the last traces of ice in the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/highparkskippers/5570620818/in/photostream/
Friday, 22 April 2011
Saturday, 9 April 2011
Go Go Go! Derek Hatfield (CANADA)
"Name: Derek Hatfield
Age: 58
Hometown: Nova Scotia, Canada
Class: Eco 60
Boat: Active House
Website: SpiritofCanada.net
When Derek Hatfield started work as a Canadian mounted policeman in 1971, little did he know nearly 40 years on he would be one of the most respected solo sailors in the world. Back then he specialised in complex fraud investigations - now he specializes in racing state of the art yachts thousands of miles across the world's toughest oceans, alone.
In 2003, Derek showed the world what one man can achieve if they have passion, determination and skill. Then aged 50, the Canadian steered his yacht to a podium position in the VELUX 5 OCEANS (then known as the Around Alone). It was a magnificent achievement - during one of the legs Derek's yacht flipped over and its mast was destroyed in a huge storm off Cape Horn. Somehow Derek limped to land and spent five weeks repairing the damage before again setting sail. He was rewarded for his efforts with third place in the race. In recognition of this amazing feat Derek was named 2003 Rolex Canadian Sailor of the Year.
Derek has racked up around 90,000 miles at sea in some of the best known races and is undoubtedly Canada's most successful singlehanded sailor. In October the 57-year-old will return to the start line of the VELUX 5 OCEANS for the second time, ready to once again take on the Ultimate Solo Challenge.
For the 2008 Vendée Globe, Derek plastered the hull of his yacht with the names of every single person who helped him in his campaign, whether financially or in kind. It is something he has continued to do ever since and his Eco 60 yacht Spirit of Canada will be no exception."
Source: http://www.velux5oceans.com. http://www.activehouse.info/velux5oceans
Age: 58
Hometown: Nova Scotia, Canada
Class: Eco 60
Boat: Active House
Website: SpiritofCanada.net
When Derek Hatfield started work as a Canadian mounted policeman in 1971, little did he know nearly 40 years on he would be one of the most respected solo sailors in the world. Back then he specialised in complex fraud investigations - now he specializes in racing state of the art yachts thousands of miles across the world's toughest oceans, alone.
In 2003, Derek showed the world what one man can achieve if they have passion, determination and skill. Then aged 50, the Canadian steered his yacht to a podium position in the VELUX 5 OCEANS (then known as the Around Alone). It was a magnificent achievement - during one of the legs Derek's yacht flipped over and its mast was destroyed in a huge storm off Cape Horn. Somehow Derek limped to land and spent five weeks repairing the damage before again setting sail. He was rewarded for his efforts with third place in the race. In recognition of this amazing feat Derek was named 2003 Rolex Canadian Sailor of the Year.
Derek has racked up around 90,000 miles at sea in some of the best known races and is undoubtedly Canada's most successful singlehanded sailor. In October the 57-year-old will return to the start line of the VELUX 5 OCEANS for the second time, ready to once again take on the Ultimate Solo Challenge.
For the 2008 Vendée Globe, Derek plastered the hull of his yacht with the names of every single person who helped him in his campaign, whether financially or in kind. It is something he has continued to do ever since and his Eco 60 yacht Spirit of Canada will be no exception."
Source: http://www.velux5oceans.com. http://www.activehouse.info/velux5oceans
Monday, 4 April 2011
WOW! The Virbac Paprec 3 arrived in Barcelona!
"Jean-Pierre Dick (45) and Loïck Peyron (51) have won the second edition of the Barcelona World Race on Virbac-Paprec 3, completing the 25,200 miles round the world race in 93 days, 22 hours, 20 mins and 36 seconds at an average speed of 11.18 knots."
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