Thank you, Canada: What Scott Shawyer has learned after a summer of intense training on an IMOCA 60
Scott reflects on summer 2026 when the boat, Emira IV, was in Canada for training.
TV Interview: Collingwood man training for the most challenging sailing race in the world
Scott Shawyer was interviewed by CTV News Barrie
Article: Scott Shawyer sets sights on solo round-the-world race billed as sailing’s Everest
Scott Shawyer was interviewed by Neil Davidson at The Globe and Mail
“It opened my eyes to a whole other side of the industry.”
Canada Ocean Racing’s youth pathway programme 2026 – it’s a wrap
The Countdown: 100 Days to the Route du Rhum
In 100 days, Scott will join the start line of the solo transatlantic race, the Route du Rhum
Announcing our Pathway Programme Class of 2026
Meet the six young Canadians who have been chosen to take part in this summer’s Pathway Programme.
Fair Winds, Charlie Dalin
A personal statement from Scott Shawyer on the death of Vendée Globe legend, Charlie Dalin.
EMIRA IV Arrives in Collingwood, Ontario, for a Summer of Training
The boat has reached its temporary home for the summer, and Scott prepares to get on the water for two months of training.
Bringing EMIRA IV Home
As EMIRA IV arrives into Collingwood, Scott reflects on the journey from France and the summer of training ahead.
Update: EMIRA IV Transit through the St Lawrence Seaway Delayed
Due to mechanical failure, EMIRA IV is delayed and will reach Toronto and Collingwood later than planned.