The 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre Race Preview
On Sunday, 95 boats with 190 sailors will be lining up for the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie-Le Havre. This year is the 30th anniversary edition of the legendary double-handed transatlantic race that continues to see increased interest with each edition.
Scott Shawyer ready to take the plunge!
At 52, the Canadian is continuing his discovery of ocean racing. The man who dreams of taking part in the Vendée Globe is about to embark on his first Transat Jacques Vabre, between Le Havre and Martinique. With just a handful of days to go before the start, he talks about his preparation and motivation.
Nick Moloney joins for the 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre
Scott Shawyer, president, and skipper of Canada Ocean Racing, continues his journey towards becoming the first Canadian to finish the Vendée Globe by announcing Nick Moloney as his coach and double-handed sailing partner for the upcoming Transat Jacques Vabre.
New team name & purpose: Be Water Positive Sailing Team
Canada Ocean Racing today unveils its new team name Be Water Positive. With their mission still to be the first Canadian team to complete the Vendée Globe, they will also be raising awareness and promoting what it is to Be Water Positive.
Martin Strömberg Joins as Co-Skipper for Rolex Fastnet Race
Canada Ocean Racing today announced Martin Strömberg (SWE) as the co-skipper for the upcoming Rolex Fastnet Race. With his impressive sailing credentials and dedication to the sport, Strömberg brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team
A race recap and thank you from skipper Scott
I am ecstatic to have just completed my first IMOCA Series race after just one short year since beginning this adventure! It was absolutely amazing experience to be racing against the legends of shorthanded offshore sailing on the fastest ocean going monohulls in the world!
Canadians Scott Shawyer and Ryan Barkey finish the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race
This evening at 16:32:25 co-skippers of Canada Ocean Racing Shawyer & Barkey crossed the finish line in Brest, France with an elapsed time of 5 days, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 25 seconds.
Our first IMOCA Race the Guyader Bermudes 1000
Canadian sailors Scott Shawyer and Ryan Barkey today began the Guyader – Bermudes 1000 Race, the team’s first ever IMOCA Globe Series Race.
Canadian duo ready for the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race
Canada Ocean Racing is ready to start the highly anticipated Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race, set to take place from May 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The course is 1200-mile loop in the Atlantic via the Fastnet at the southwestern tip of Ireland and a Gallimard Waypoint located northwest of Cape Finisterre.
Scott Shawyer announces fellow Canadian Ryan Barkey as Co-skipper
Today, Canada Ocean Racing announces 31-year-old Ryan Barkey as co-Skipper to Scott Shawyer for the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race.