Canada Ocean Racing

To support the next generation of offshore Canadian sailors, the Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive Sailing Team proudly launched its inaugural Pathway Program on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada, from September 27-29, 2024.   The program brought together four young sailors under the mentorship of Scott Shawyer who is currently training to compete in the solo non-stop round the world race, the Vendee Globe, in 2028. Beyond his own ambitions, Scott wants to build support for offshore sailing in Canada, particularly amongst the younger generation, and so the idea of the Pathway Program was born. Designed for individuals aged 18-25 with an interest in sailing or a career in the sport, the Pathway Program offers participants the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of professional campaigning under the guidance of experienced mentors. Hosted at the Collingwood Yacht Club in Ontario, Scott’s home sailing base, the program leveraged a newly acquired Farr-designed X2 yacht, providing a platform for training and development in Canada while the team’s primary assets remain in France. The Pathway Program began with a Canada-wide call for applications, drawing nearly 50 enthusiastic applicants over a three-week period. “The level of interest we saw was truly impressive,” said Ryan Barkey, the team’s boat captain. “We were both surprised and encouraged by the passion for offshore sailing that exists in Canada.” The initiative also aligns with the Be Water Positive purpose that underpins Scott’s campaign, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and the protection of water as a vital resource. Congratulations to the successful applicants; Zoe Folsetter, Grace P., Jasper Waldman and Adrien de Pas whose participation played a crucial role in shaping the future of the Pathway Program. For partnership or support inquiries regarding the program, please contact Nick Moloney or message us via LinkedIn. The next round of candidate selections is scheduled to begin in April-May 2025. Stay connected through the Canada Ocean Racing and Be Water Positive Sailing Team social media channels and newsletter for more updates www.canadaoceanracing.com Thank you Noé Sardet and Richard Mardens for capturing and editing the experience. Proudly supported by H2O Innovation International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) Mustang Survival Exposure Marine de Mamiel #pathway #opportunity #connect #sailing #canada #mentorship #compete #lead #inspire #waterpositive #bewaterpositive https://lnkd.in/gznV3E6c

It is now less than one week until the start of one of the worlds greatest sporting and adventure challenges, the Vendée Globe. The Vendée Globe is a solo non-stop and unassisted around the world yacht race. It is an endurance event like no other in the sport of sailing and the greatest feat of human endeavour. The sailors will be at sea alone for between 75-100+ days, managing the demands placed upon mind and body in a 24/7 battle against the hardship of life at sea and an ever changing Mother Nature. The race start is the 10th of November. The course is from Europe, around Antarctica, in a West to East direction, before returning back to the start/finish port of Les Sables-d'Olonne in the Vendée region of France. Our Canada Ocean Racing skipper Scott Shawyer is campaigning towards becoming the first Canadian sailor to finish this epic race in the next edition of the Vendée Globe in 2028-29 (the race runs once every 4 years). This short clip provides a very small insight into the scale of this challenge. https://lnkd.in/e82g3z3h

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💛🍺 We love that skipper Scott Shawyer was able to make the most of his downtime from the New York Vendée race to enjoy our eco-friendly 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿! Not only is the beer refreshing, but it is also a powerful reminder of all that the Be Water Positive sailboat stands for: resilience, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Thanks Canada Ocean Racing for sharing this insight into Scott’s fascinating journey on the high seas! #WaterTreatment #Sustainability #Innovation #RecycledWater #WaterPositive -------------------------------------------------- 💛🍺 Quoi de plus agréable que de déguster la Revival Beer, une bière écologique, pendant un rare temps de repos dans la course New York-Vendée! Non seulement la bière est rafraîchissante, mais elle évoque aussi avec force tout ce que le voilier Be Water Positive représente : la résilience, l’innovation et la protection de l’environnement. Merci à Canada Ocean Racing d’avoir partagé cet aperçu du fascinant voyage de Scott Shawyer en haute mer!

Thank you Ember ! It was a wonderful opportunity for the Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive Sailing Team to support your Annual General Meeting and to bring you all closer to Offshore Sailing and our ambitions towards the 2028 Vendée Globe . Nick Moloney H2O Innovation Scott Shawyer International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) #partnerships #collaboration #storytelling #tenacity #resiliance #yachtbusiness #solutions #changemakers #betterworld #waterpositive #waterreuse #climateresiliance #energytranstion #WasteToValue #infrastructure

To support the next generation of offshore Canadian sailors, the Canada Ocean Racing-Be Water Positive Sailing Team proudly launched its inaugural Pathway Program on Georgian Bay, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, over the weekend of the 27-29 of September. Canada Ocean Racing skipper Scott Shawyer added: “Our campaign is based in France, where the elite of short-handed offshore sailing train, compete, and manage their campaigns. Through our participation in the IMOCA Globe Series, we have learned and continue to learn so much, and it was always my intention to share that knowledge with the Canadian sailing community. Offshore sailing, particularly solo or short-handed, is highly celebrated in Europe, especially in France, but it remains relatively underdeveloped in Canada. This Pathway Program is our way of fostering that discipline here at home, by sharing our learnings and experiences with fellow Canadian sailors.” Designed for individuals aged 18-25 with an interest in sailing or a career in the sport, the Pathway Program offers participants the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of professional campaigning under the guidance of experienced mentors. For more information check out our latest news release via the following link: https://lnkd.in/eQiNwNz4 H2O Innovation , International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) , Mustang Survival , Exposure Marine #sailing #pathway #learning #development #opportunity

In the Summer - Fall 2024 edition of the IDRA Global Connections Magazine, Canada Ocean Racing skipper Scott Shawyer shares a summary of how, carrying the Be Water Positive message, he became the first Canadian to finish the New York-Vendée Solo Transatlantic Yacht Race. Pages 48-53 Explore the full edition here: https://lnkd.in/eRrJFmrK #IDRAGlobalConnections #WaterManagement #Desalination #WaterReuse #WaterInnovation #PFAS #WaterSecurity #IDRA #Sustainability #WaterIndustry #sailing #yachtbusiness

We are looking forward to delivering the first of our Pathway Program activations this weekend in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada onboard the new @farrx2_ (27-29th September) . This is the start of a longer term initiative for Canada Ocean Racing and the @be_water_positive_sailing_team . The focus is to create a conduit for Canadian sailors, and lovers of offshore sailing, to learn more about our IMOCA Globe Series campaign and what it takes to compete at the highest level in short-handed offshore sailing. The project is led by Scott Shawyer and @sailor.barkey.ryan. Scott is President and skipper of the Canada Ocean Racing-Be Water Positive Sailing Team and Ryan, having joined the team around 2 years ago, represents proof of concept having worked his way into the role of managing all aspects related to our IMOCA 60, and is a leading figure in the sailing and coaching team. The ultimate objective for the Canada Ocean Racing-Be Water Positive Sailing Team is to support Scott Shawyer’s goal to become the first Canadian to finish the iconic solo, non-stop and unassisted round the world yacht race, the 2028 Vendée Globe. The Pathway Program shall identify opportunities in these types of campaigns, with the potential for successful candidates to gain further hands-on experience with the team. H2O Innovation International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) Mustang Survival @exposure.marine @stormtech1977 📸 Georgia Schofield #sailing #sailinglife #sail #sailinglovers #yachtlife #offshoresailing #shorthandedsailing #adventure #opportunity #compete #lead #inspire #canada

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🚨🏁Scott Shawyer, the First Canadian to Finish the New York Vendée Race Scott, the skipper of the IMOCA Be Water Positive, has completed his first solo transatlantic race from the US to France. By crossing the finish line today, the Canadian also became the first from his country to complete the New York Vendée race. After 14 days of racing, Scott Shawyer covered the 3,100 nautical miles that separated New York from Les Sables d’Olonne, France. This first participation in the New York Vendée marks an important performance milestone in Scott’s project and affirms the team’s commitment to sustainable water management with his partners H2O Innovation and IDRA. 🇫🇷 Scott Shawyer, premier Canadien à terminer la New York Vendée C’est une performance historique que vient de réaliser Scott Shawyer, skipper de l’IMOCA Be Water Positive. En franchissant la ligne d’arrivée de la New York Vendée, le Canadien est devenu le premier de son pays à terminer cette prestigieuse course en solitaire transatlantique. Après 14 jours de course, Scott Shawyer a bouclé les 3100 milles nautiques qui séparaient New York des Sables d’Olonne, en France. Cette première participation à la New York Vendée marque une nouvelle étape dans le projet de Scott, qui s’engage pour une gestion durable de l’eau avec ses partenaires H2O Innovation et IDRA.