Leg 3 Start: From Cartagena, Spain to Nice, France
Scott shares his views on why this could be a spicy leg and what he hopes to learn about the boat as they sprint from Spain to France As Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive heads into the next leg of The Ocean Race Europe, a “spicy” sprint from Cartagena to Nice, skipper Scott […]
Watch: Jazz Turner, record-holding disabled sailor, joins our Pro-Am
Jazz Turner joined us in the Pro-Am and sat down with Pip Hare to share her experience of Emira IV At Friday’s Pro Am race in Portsmouth, UK (15 August 2025), we were honoured to welcome Jazz Turner – the first disabled sailor to complete a solo, unassisted circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland. Sailing onboard Emira IV alongside Pip Hare, […]
Learning by Doing: Scott Shawyer Reflects on Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe
As Leg One wraps up, here’s how Scott is fast-tracking his IMOCA skills. At times, the spray was flying, the pace relentless, and at other times, the water was glassy and the air was breathless. For Scott Shawyer, president and skipper of Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive, Leg One of The Ocean Race […]
How to Follow The Ocean Race Europe 2025
Here are all the ways you can follow The Ocean Race Europe this summer The race is underway – here’s how you can follow it wherever you are in the world. 📍 On our website, you can track the action live: www.canadaoceanracing.com/follow 📲 Follow our socials for the latest from the team onboard: Instagram: […]
When Two Olympians Walked Onto an IMOCA
What happens when you mix Olympic medals with offshore foils? You get one seriously fun day in Kiel. On 9 August, Jo Aleh (NZL) and Susann Beucke (GER) – two powerhouse Olympic sailors – jumped on board with Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive for the Pro-Am racing ahead of The Ocean Race Europe kick-off this Sunday. They were […]
From Repairs to Race Ready – We’re On Course for The Ocean Race Europe
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 offshore sailing – and a huge step on […]
Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 – Team Retirement
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 systems. All the crew are safe, and there is […]
Exposure Marine – our new supplier lighting the way
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 front, or pushing for speed, visibility can make […]
Marlow Ropes is our latest official supplier
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. Their bio-based and recyclable products are innovative and align […]
Announcing Our Crew for The Ocean Race Europe
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 accomplished names in offshore sailing. Scott Shawyer, a Canadian […]