For the most part we are able given weather conditions we are able to get on the water to venture into the exotic world of Sailing such as Nikola Girke has done at various stages of her career.
Following her career had been interesting to say the least as she ventured into troubled waters in some of the sailing regattas she has taken part in which were interesting to follow her travels.
Following her ventures allows us to promote the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series which we received the following press release.
Enjoy the read:
A total of eight Canadian sailors will take part in the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series, French Olympic Week, to be held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA.
Amongst the eight Canadians, Paris 2024 Olympians Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester, N.S., will be in action in 49erFX, as will Emily Bugeja from Vancouver, B.C., in women’s Formula Kite, and Will Jones from Burlington, ON, who will be competing in 49er with his new post-Olympic teammate Arie Moffat from Kingston, ON.
Two weeks ago at the first event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series, the 54th Princess Sofia Trophy Regatta, Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance qualified for the Medal Race and took 9th place overall. That was their first competition since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“After a solid event in Palma and a good week of recovery with some cycling and gym sessions, we’re excited to get back on the water in Hyères,” said Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance. “We’ve only been here once before, so it’s not the most familiar venue for us.
We’ll also use this event to try a new coaching partnership, which should be fresh and exciting. Thank you to everyone supporting you back home!”
The Princess Sofia Trophy Regatta was also the first post-Olympic competition for Emily Bugeja, who took the 24th position in Formula Kite, while Will Jones and Arie Moffat finished 48th overall in their first official races since joining forces.
As is the case for Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance, Will Jones and Arie Moffat, as well as Emily Bugeja, all the other participants taking part in the 2025 French Olympic Week event are members of the Sail Canada National Team: Clara Gravely from Toronto in ILCA 6, in addition to Galen Richardson (Toronto, ON) and Madeline Gillis (Halifax, N.S.) in Nacra 17.
Canadian sailors at the 2025 French Olympic Week
49er
*Will Jones (Burlington, ON) & Arie Moffat (Kingston, ON)
49erFX
*Antonia Lewin-Lafrance & Georgia Lewin-LaFrance (Chester, N.S.)
Formula Kite (W)
*Emily Bugeja (Vancouver, B.C.)
ILCA 6
*Clara Gravely (Toronto, ON)
NACRA 17
*Galen Richardson (Toronto, ON) & Madeline Gillis (Halifax, N.S.)
*Members of Sail Canada’s National Team
About Sail Canada
Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country.
Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world class athletes, lifelong participants and inclusive culture.
The organization and its members are committed to excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials.
With the valued support from our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms.
By setting standards and delivering programs from home pond to podium for Canadians of all ages and abilities, from dinghies to keelboats, cruising to navigation, windsurfing to powerboating and accessible sailing, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.
A sport in the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success in these Games is what fuels the focus of Sail Canada as Canadian athletes have so far achieved nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals.
For additional information feel free to contact Patrick Godbout, Communications Manager
Sail Canada Email: [email protected]
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