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Author Archives: Heather Holm

On Location in Les Sables d’Olonne!

Popular Sailing Posted on June 28, 2018 by Heather HolmJune 28, 2018

Popular Sailing is excited to be in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, for the start of the Golden Globe Race 2018! The 18 skippers are busy with last minute preparations, safety inspections and tests. They also have to deal with press … Continue reading →

Posted in Golden Globe Race 2018 | Tagged GGR2018, Les Sables d'Olonne

Rogue’s Roost

Popular Sailing Posted on February 21, 2014 by Heather HolmFebruary 21, 2014

Tucked in behind Betty Island near the village of Prospect, a few hours’ sail southwest of Halifax, and a few hours’ sail northeast of Mahone Bay, is a popular hurricane hole and gathering place, Rogue’s Roost. On a busy summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Places | Tagged Halifax, hurricane hole, Nova Scotia, Rogue's Roost, sailing | 3 Replies

Genco winter cover for Beneteau 323

Popular Sailing Posted on September 1, 2013 by Heather HolmSeptember 1, 2013
Inside winter cover

No winter shrinkwrap for our Beneteau 323; she had a well-designed cover with a sturdy aluminum frame, made by GencoMarine, the same company that made the dodger and bimini. It had a zippered back door and vents front and sides. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beneteau 323, Sailboat Reviews, winter | Tagged winter | 2 Replies

Fog rolling into Mahone Bay: photos

Popular Sailing Posted on September 1, 2013 by Heather HolmSeptember 1, 2013
fog and sail boats

 

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Posted in Places, Weather | Tagged fog, sailing, weather | Leave a reply

The Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Popular Sailing Posted on June 12, 2010 by Heather HolmJune 12, 2010
9 year old operating outboard engine

Many Canadians are rushing to get their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) before boating season starts in earnest. Since September 2009, anyone operating a motorized vessel (including a sailboat with auxiliary engine, or dinghy with motor) in Canada needs to … Continue reading →

Posted in Boating Safety | Tagged auxiliary, Boat Pro, boating, Boating Safety, Canada, Canadian, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, col regs, Collision Regulations, CPS, curriculum, dinghy, Lifesaving Society, motor, motorized vessel, PCOC, PCOC course, PCOC exam, PCOC for kids, PCOC test, Pleasure Craft Operator Card, port and starboard, powerboat, rules of the road, sailboat | Leave a reply

Beneteau Oceanis 323 Sailboat Review with Photos

Popular Sailing Posted on June 8, 2010 by Heather HolmJune 8, 2010

The Beneteau 323 is a fast, responsive and comfortable coastal cruiser. With an LOA of 32’10” (10m) and LWL of 29’2″, she has “long legs” that can take you where you want to go. She can easily be sailed single-handed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beneteau 323, Sailboat Reviews | Tagged Beneteau 323, Beneteau Oceanis 323, Bras d'Or, Cape Breton, coastal cruiser, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, single-handed sailing | 9 Replies

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