Join Us this Weekend for the Start of The Ocean Race Europe Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive is officially making Canada’s debut in The Ocean Race Europe, and we set sail this Sunday, 10 August from Kiel, Germany. 🇨🇦🌍 It’s a proud milestone for Canadian...
Team Makes the Difficult Decision to Retire due to Technical Issues Last night (26 July 2025), just before midnight UK time, we made the difficult decision to retire from the Rolex Fastnet Race due to a technical issue affecting one of the boat’s main hydraulic control...
Welcome to Exposure Marine, official light supplier for the team We’re proud to welcome Exposure Marine as an official supplier of Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive. When you're racing offshore, every decision counts, especially in the dark. Whether it’s reefing a sail, navigating a storm...
We’re proud to welcome Marlow Ropes as the official rope supplier for Canada Ocean Racing - Team Be Water Positive. We chose Marlow not just for the quality and performance of their products, but because they share our mindset; precision, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability....
We are bringing together a world-class crew for The Ocean Race Europe 2025, taking place from August to September. Canada Ocean Racing – Team Be Water Positive today announces its 2025 The Ocean Race Europe crew led by Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer and featuring five other...
We are proud to welcome Helly Hansen into the team as we chase down a bold, global ambition together We’re excited to announce Helly Hansen as the Official Clothing Supplier to the Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive team.The world-leading sailing brand will provide our...
Emira IV is Newly Branded and Heading to the Sea Emira IV, our new IMOCA foiling yacht is ready for the water making its way out of the shed in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, and to the sea.Proudly bearing our new team branding and the Be Water Positive message,...
Canada Ocean Racing Acquires Foiling Yacht for Scott Shawyer’s Vendée Globe Campaign The team has purchased the Groupe Dubreuil, ex-11th Hour Racing - Mālama, IMOCA 60, a proven performer in the world’s toughest ocean races The boat, now renamed Emira IV, marks a major step toward Scott...
Pip Hare Joins Canada Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe Canada Ocean Racing is excited to announce that British offshore sailor Pip Hare will join their Be Water Positive campaign for the 2025 edition of The Ocean Race Europe. Pip will sail alongside Canadian skipper Scott...
Scott Shawyer on Skiing, Sailing, and the Drive to Compete For most people, mastering one high-adrenaline sport is challenge enough. For Scott Shawyer, president and skipper of Canada Ocean Racing, competitive skiing and offshore sailing are two sides of the same coin - both push his...