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Port authority implements temporary and voluntary 15-knot speed restriction for tier 2 vessels in First Narrows Traffic Control Zone! Effective July 6 to Octobe...r 1, 2018 Beginning today, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is encouraging boaters to slow down when transiting the First Narrows Traffic Control Zone, which includes the area either side of the Lions Gate Bridge. The voluntary 15-knot speed restriction to help keep port users safe will be in effect between July 6 and October 1, 2018. It is applicable to all tier 2 vessels, which includes any vessel that is not a deep-sea piloted vessel. Most recreational vessels such as power boats, fishing boats, and sailboats fall into this category, in addition to tugs, ferries, and whale watching boats, among others. Deep-sea commercial vessels already follow a speed restriction of 10 knots through the First Narrows Traffic Control Zone. The First Narrows is a narrow waterway with challenging tide and current conditions that can make it difficult for small watercraft to safely navigate. During the summer months when the weather warms up, this channel typically becomes very congested due to an increase in commercial and recreational vessel traffic. Last fall, the port authority increased the access area for recreational boaters through the First Narrows and around Siwash Rock. As a result, more human-powered pleasure crafts including kayaks, canoes and paddle boards are in this area, especially during this time of year. The port authority is encouraging boaters to slow down as vessels moving at high speeds can pose a danger to these small watercraft. This voluntary and temporary speed restriction in the First Narrows Traffic Control Zone is being implemented by the port authority for the safety of all boaters in the Port of Vancouver. Preparation and knowledge of safe boating practices and understanding your responsibilities on the water are key to ensuring your outing is enjoyable and safe. Source: https://www.portvancouver.com//port-authority-implements-/

Jour-Day 2 Antigua sailing week 2018 Bravo a l equipage principalement canadien !

"I try to remember that it is just a game, even if it is the most important race for me in my life. That is the only way I can manage the stress. I try to remember why I am here - because I like sailing and racing and take pleasure in being on a boat with my friends. I also realise how lucky I am to be skipper of this boat for the second time. It is a dream as I never imagined I would be able to skipper a boat in the Volvo Ocean Race even once. So I try to remember that and of course I alway remember that so many people have worked so hard to put us in this good condition and we have worked so hard over two years with so much sacrifice with family. Of course it is important if we can win but I must remember it is just a game and it is our passion" - Charles Caudrelier Dongfeng Race Team -

MAKING FRIENDS IN THE MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN Brunel Sailing have some company in #Leg8 and are jealous of their Sunday lunch #VolvoOceanRace

The A to Zee of Sailing a Volvo Ocean 65 with Dongfeng Race Teams superstar Carolijn Brouwer! Check it out - its Carolijns 101 of Sailing... Part Two here . #volvooceanrace

The yachties will understand (stolen from from my old mate Ian Bonnor)

Vestas 11th Hour Racing has arrived into Itaja under jury rig following a delivery trip from the Falkland Islands bit.ly/2voV00Y

A recap of the Leg 7 on board Desafo MAPFRE / Un pequeo resumen de lo que fue la Leg 7 a bordo del MAPFRE.

The Maxi Banque Populaire IX capsized last night around 3am while sailing off the coast of Morocco. The crew composed of Armel Le Clach and Pierre-Emmanuel Hriss accompanied by their OBR, are ALL SAFE inside the boat. They were able to trigger the distress beacon and contact the technical team ashore. A support boat is on its way to join the trimaran and its crew in the next hours. Leaving Lorient Tuesday, the boat was delivering to the Mediterranean to compete in Nice UltiMed.

{DIRTY SAILING} Aprs le splendide Ballet de Clarisse sur lAtlantique et Tanguy Le Turquais - navigateur, dcouvrez notre duo dans cette scne culte enti...rement ralise sur un bateau #montezleson #dancebattleTALM2018 La Transat AG2R La Mondiale Le Macaron Franchise | Crdit Agricole du Finistre | Classe Figaro Bnteau | Finistere Mer Vent | St Barth Sailor | Danet Miguel | Concarneau | St. Barthlemy | Unique Properties St Barth | Guy Cotten | Julbo Eyewear

Spring is in the air! What are your boating plans for this year?

Having a bad day at Cape Horn...

Oh winch, oh winch, why wont you turn?-Wardley

How to land a drone on a yacht going upto 38 knots down a 5m swell. Incredible flying by Yann Riou

Join our team! Check out the new position for a Business Operations Manager posted on our website - applications due by April 22. http://11thhourracing.org/hiring-business-operations-manag/

Excellent write-up of our 2018 Southern Straits Yacht Race on Boondoggle by William P. Blouin Comeau.

Fail: How to capsize a displacement vessel

Super Liz is back at it performing Easter miracles

Amazing aerial footage from Dongfeng Race Team -

Thoughts and prayers to the Scallywag crew and family.

Wind power!! Awesome drone shots from Team Brunel

We are proud to announce that we are partnering with the RNLI in efforts to help save lives at sea! This is an important partnership in our mission to create p...rofessional grade gear to help people stay and feel alive. As the charity that works to defeat drowning, the RNLI will provide key insights for product development to aid this mission. See more

Our trusty Volvo just turned 200,000km! Looking forward to many more tough miles delivering sails, moving sailors, pulling boats, and racing all over the city keeping Vancouvers top yachts in ship shape! #trustysteed

DARE TO DREAM "When you make the decision to become a Volvo Ocean Race sailor you are doing so much more than sailing around the world. "You are taking everythi...ng you are and everything you know to new levels." - Brad Farrand (NZL) Team AkzoNobel bowman

Could this be the last of this years snow in Vancouver? #snowday

Its snowing in Vancouver, and looks like more is on the way! Is your boat ready for a flash freeze?

As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet progresses slowly through the Doldrums, fast work continues on repairing our boat in Auckland. The new bow section has been preppe...d and inserted into the port side. Now, over the coming days, the shore crew will secure the carbon fiber piece into the V065 hull. Photos: Brendon OHagan

Some fabulous photos of the start of the Royal Ocean Racing Club Caribbean 600 from Antigua today. by Tim Wright and Arthur Daniel

Check out the first of the new FYD designed @Farr30Class bowsprits from @CCIComposites

If not now, when? http://ow.ly/WIPM30hwaqF

Volvo Ocean Race is live with the Round Hong Kong Race, check it out!