These range from very enthusiastic sea cadets to university sailing teams and youth sailors from local sailing clubs. We have engaged with a number of youth programs during our time in Canada this year and we will continue to do this. How can youth get involved with the various programs being offered? Our long-term goal is that the team is based out of Canada and that we - even if the boat is not physically here - will be working with organization to develop the skills required to work in an ocean racing team. It is also not currently practical for us to train out of Canada, but we’d love to do this once the infrastructure is in place to service a racing boat likes ours.
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Most of the races in the series leading up to the Vendee Globe start in France, so it makes geographic sense for us to be there. Where will the Canada Ocean Racing team be based and where will they train? I have always been passionate about investing in children it’s one of the reasons why I co-authored the “Go Outside Activity Challenge Book” which encourages children to engage in outdoor exploration. For example, we will invite students to attend boat tours and STEM sessions as an after-school activity. We offer young people the opportunity to step onboard the IMOCA 60 yacht and understand the opportunities available to them. I want to provide the same experiences for other children and inspire the next generation to take on their own adventure. Before I knew it, I was sailing catamarans and even competing on Antrim 27 sports boats.īecause of my exposure to sailing as a child, I can confidently say that I have found my life’s passion. When I was eight years old, I developed my passion for sailing- I used to sail dinghies at my family’s cottage. Tell us about some of the ways you are engaging youth and introducing them to sailing. Scott Shawyer of Canada Ocean Racing – Photo by Mark Lloyd From there, I’m going to enter a few of the doublehanded and solo IMOCA Globe series races leading up to Vendee Globe 2024 so I get accustomed to the fleet and the competition before it starts to count. I am entering my first double handed race in the IMOCA early next year. I have sailed dinghies and small keel boats since I was a kid, but this is a new realm for me. What has been your toughest race to date?Īt this point, I’m an amateur sailor. Beyond spending time on the water working on my sailing skills I’m also working on a number of mental tools to deal with anxiety, isolation and even sea sickness. I’m starting out as a true novice and hope to come out of this as the first Canadian to complete the race! Training started with my first transatlantic crossing this past summer- it was thrilling to say the least, when you’re faced with swells of 4 meter waves. It’s also not just about the end goal, it’s about the journey for me.
The preparation however, well that’s another story! I’m taking the next 6 years to prepare and learn everything I need- from experience to safety and technical protocols, 2028 is just the right amount of time. The rules are simple, you take everything you need, you can’t step foot on land and can’t take any assistance, and once you leave France you have to get back on your own. There’s no other competition that tests your physical and mental stamina and endurance like the Vendee Globe. I would argue the Vendee Globe as the toughest sporting competition on the planet because you’re completely alone, in a non-stop race around the world for 3-4 months, battling the elements. What does it take to compete in the Vendée Globe and why is it so tough? What kinds of preparation does it require? We got a chance to speak with Scott to find out more. They will also be working with The Magenta Project (an advocacy organization that raises awareness for women involved with the performance sailing), sea cadets and local yacht clubs to build a community around this campaign. Part of this initiative includes STEM programs which will teach youth all about the weather, navigation, life monitoring systems as well as how the boat works. To help him on this endeavour will be 5x Vendee Globe competitor Alex Thomson. He is aiming to be the first Canadian to complete the Vendee Globe – a solo, round the world race. Canada Ocean Racing is a newly founded offshore racing venture by former tech-engineering CEO Scott Shawyer.
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