In this episode, we sit down with pro sailor and sailmaker Drew Mitchell at the historic North Sails loft in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Drew shares how sails are made, maintained, and raced — from classic Blue Nose boats to high-tech 3Di sails. We also explore career paths in the sailing industry, racing tips, and how technology is reshaping the sport. Whether you're a cruiser, racer, or just curious, there's something here for every sailor. North Sails - Sail Loft Lunenburg, Nova Scotia ...
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In this episode, we sit down with pro sailor and sailmaker Drew Mitchell at the historic North Sails loft in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Drew shares how sails are made, maintained, and raced — from classic Blue Nose boats to high-tech 3Di sails. We also explore career paths in the sailing industry, racing tips, and how technology is reshaping the sport. Whether you're a cruiser, racer, or just curious, there's something here for every sailor. North Sails - Sail Loft Lunenburg, Nova Scotia ...
New Racing Rules Explained: How to Stay Ahead (and Avoid Protests!)
Newbie Sailor - Sailing
32 minutes
7 months ago
New Racing Rules Explained: How to Stay Ahead (and Avoid Protests!)
In this episode, Evan Oulahen and Colleen Dewis break down essential sailing rules and recent updates that impact competitive racing. Evan, a regional judge certified by Sail Canada, walks us through fundamental right-of-way rules, overlap situations, and critical racecourse scenarios every sailor should understand. Colleen then dives into the latest rule changes, explaining how they adapt to modern sailing dynamics, including faster boats, evolving race strategies, and new interpretations o...
Newbie Sailor - Sailing
In this episode, we sit down with pro sailor and sailmaker Drew Mitchell at the historic North Sails loft in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Drew shares how sails are made, maintained, and raced — from classic Blue Nose boats to high-tech 3Di sails. We also explore career paths in the sailing industry, racing tips, and how technology is reshaping the sport. Whether you're a cruiser, racer, or just curious, there's something here for every sailor. North Sails - Sail Loft Lunenburg, Nova Scotia ...
