Photo Gallery

This page is dedicated to sailing. What we see and do could entice you to join our Centre. You will meet our members and discover their passion and the reason they continue to sail !

These pictures were all taken by our members regardless of circonstances. They were taken from the 80's till now.

Destinations are all different, from the Ottawa River to the Atlantic Ocean.

Incredible sceneries, tranquility and action, meals that rivalize chefs and enjoying sailing for a day or overnight in the nation's capital (Ottawa, Gatineau-Aylmer); or spending one week or more during our live aboard programs.

Differents areas, under sail, sceneries and other actions

The Atlantic Ocean:

• While crossing the Atlantic
  During the crossing, you can see a dolphin following the boat.
• Sunset
  Even on the Atlantic, sunsets are fantastic.
• Helming with the waves
  One of our skippers while helming during the crossing.

• The 44 foot under sail
  This sailboat loves the wind and let's its crew know it.
• Side shot
  Different angle showing the boat slightly heeling.
• Heeling
  The crew is enjoying itself
• The wind and the waves are gently rocking the boat
  No, this picture is not crooked!
• This Edel is saling well
  Regardless of the condition, this small 22 footer sails with gusto!
• Brandytyme under sail
  This wooden ketch under sail with the sunset in the background, makes a great picture.
• Brandytyme and Iniship under sail
  Our sailboats sail close enough for the crews to greet each other.
• Iniship under sail
  Sailing after the rain is always nice. You can see the happiness of the crew. You can see the scull we use when the wind does not cooperate.
• Edel vs hydroplane
  When leaving Parry Sound, we always need to be on the look out. Who has priority and who will win the race: the Edel or the hydroplane?
• Sunshine through the sails
  When lying down on the deck, you discover different spectacular effects, such as the sun shinning through the sails.
• From the top of the mast
  How can you take a picture of the whole crew? You go up the mast, ask the crew to lie down on the deck and take it!

• Skipper training, fall 1982.
  Fresh wind, well dress with our harness, this is how we enjoy the moment.
• Very difficult skipper traning, fall 1982!
  Yes, relaxation and the sunshine are part of great skipper training.

• Namastar and the mountains of the Gatineau Park.
  Sailing on the Ottawa River is always special.
• Namastar and its crew enjoying a great day.
  It is so pleasant sailing on the river.
• The DRS.
  Namastar has a very colourful DRS. It is used with light wind. Its colours and the sun make a great shot.
• Namastar under sail.
  Namastar under sail and the DRS. This is a gorgeous day.
• Namastar with the sunset.
  Namastar sailing at sunset.
• Pinhey's Point.
  This is the favorite place for all sailers to spend a day or the weekend.
• Swimming at Pinhey.
  Sailboats meet and all swim near Pinhey's Point.
• Nika under sail near the end of the day.
  Our new sailboat is at ease on the river.
• Sailboats meet for the evening.
  Fall is a nice time to sail and meet other sailors at Pinhey's Point.
• Aylmer Island as we leave the channel.
  An evening sail is so relaxing.

• It's raining, let's go sail!
  The smile says it all. Being well dress makes sailing accessible to anyone, anytime.
• Did the crew shop at the same place?
  All in one line, it looks as if they are waiting their turn to....
• Are we ready to leave?
  Well dress, sailing is fun. Maybe we should leave the marina and put on the sails!
• Light breeze, great clothing.
  Helmming or reading, long sleeve sweaters are comfortable.
• Sunny day.
  It is so nice to wear shorts and t-shirts while sailing through this narrow path.
• All are properly dress.
  Wearing warm clothes, makes sailing on the river in the fall a pleasant experience. You meet other sailors as passionate as you.

Instruments:

• Electronic equipments.
  This electronic equipement is located at the helm.
• Electronic equipments we use at the navigation table.
  Chartered boats come equiped with the latest in electronic navigation equipment.
• Using a hand held compas.
  Hand held compas is still a very useful and used equipment to navigate.
• Two team mates working together.
  One is using a hand held compas and the other a gogniometer (you need to use special headphones). This picture was taken in the 80's. The gogniometer is no longer used.

• Using dividers.
  They help us calculate distances and time.
• Team work.
  GPS, charts, ruler and pencil are useful to determine where we are and where to sail.
• Navigating while under sail.
  Using chart, GPS, hand held compass and binoculars.
• The skipper looks at the chart.
  Hiding under the cockpit cover offers protection when reading the chart.

• This is the lower section of a range.
  You align the black line with the one located on the upper range.
• Three lighthouses.
  These three lighthourses are very important. They indicated the route to enter a narrow channel to find a great anchorage spot for the night.
• Red buoy.
  You can notice all the rocks we want to avoid. This red mark (buoy) allows us to do so.
• Lighthouse.
  We find this typical lighthouse as we leave Little Current. It is located at the North-East section of Manitoulin Island.

• Ready to come about.
  All are ready to change course (tack or come about).
• How to properly store lines.
  She looks as if she has been doing this all her life!
• How to go through the Wellan Canal.
  From Kingston to Parry Sound, we have to go through the Wellan Canal. This is Oviri, a junk rigged metal Schooner.

Meals: different types of meals we prepare and savour.

Lunches:

• It is a sunny gorgeous day, on the menu:
  Soup, hamburgers, fresh vegetables and dry fruits.
• This was delicious!
  Anything else? Any dessert?
• Different to be fed!
  Is the food better on this boat?

• Candles, wine, etc...
  Meals are fun and full of surprises!
• Quick, it is getting cold!
  The crew is busy elsewhere. This looks too good, I feel like starting without them!!
• To your health!

• We cannot forget to do the dishes!!
  Well fed, team work is needed to to them.

Repairing sails and lines:

Stiching:

• Stiching the main sail.
• Repairing the sail is so much fun!
• All done!

• Splicing requires concentration.
• Today's task is whipping lines.
  These beverages may help to complete the task in a timely fashion?!

• Scrubbing the hull while swimming.
  Isn't this tiring? There is need to sign up to a Fitness centre!
• Cleaning the head is so much fun.
  My turn, again?
• Cleaning Iniship in Aylmer.
  As a team, it is very easy to prepare and clean the boat for the sailing season.

Georgian Bay:

• La Cloche Mountains and its peaks made of limestone.
  It looks like snow, just like the Rockies!
• The clear and pristine water of Baie Fine.
• Exploring Baie Fine.
• Taking the time to watch the sunset.
• Navigating through the Hole in the Wall.
• Navigating through a narrow passage.
  This is sailing at its best. The tranquility, the beauty of nature.
• Can you see the boats that are anchored?
  How many can you count?
• This is a very peaceful part of Benjamin Islands.
  Can you see the swimmers enjoying this quiet site?
• Typical Georgian Bay rocks.
  The colour of the rocks are enhanced by the trees and their colour in the background. This is a sight for sore eyes.

• This is one way to enjoy the sunset.
  After a great day of sailing and a swim, this site is perfect to energize yourself.
• Under sail.
  Relaxation is an integral part of sailing.
• At the end of the morning, a massage, why not?
  Live aboard sailing offers many pleasures, such as receiving a nice foot massage.
• What a sight when you wake up in the morning!
  This tranquility makes us forget the daily stress, traffic, work, all those phones calls and meetings!
• Enjoing Quarry Bay to its fullest!
  Why not enjoy an unplanned swim all dress and do your laundry at the same time! One of those precious moments that has a crewmate in stiches.
• Enjoying jumping in the water!
  Jumping off the boat wearing a lifejacket. Why not?
• You can dive safely off the boat.
  The bow is a perfect place to dive off, especially from the balcony. Naturally, the water is deep enough to do so.
• Swimming in Depot Harbour.
  The crew from Bradytyme and Mank meet at Depot Harbour.
• There are no rules on what to wear when swimming.
  A nice big lifejacket, a visor, everything to make swimming in the sun a relaxing time.
• Our fleet at Quarry Bay.
  Our fleet meets at Quarry Bay. This is a great place to rest, swim and enjoy yourself after a great sail.
• Oviri under sail.
  This gorgeous metal junk rigged schooner, full sails under light winds.

• Towing.
  No wind, one motor and 3 Edels: Mank, Iniship and Shieship. Towing well deserved!
• Sculling.
  Learning how to scull under light or no winds. The crew is learning the sculling technique on Shieship in Parry Sound.
• Rowing.
  Another technique: rowing a 38 footer, at night. No wind (yep, one of those days), motor out of order, crossing Georgian Bay to Parry Sound. We teach different techniques to use a sailboat, regardless of the condition and situation!
• The crew in action.
  Its a sunny, hot and gorgeous day. The motor is out of order, there is no wind, your crew is restless!! The water is warm and inviting, why not entice your crew to push the 40 footer? This is a perfect time for a swim. The crew wanted some action! Using some imagination to cross the North Channel, the dinghy is also pushing the boat and helps the crew believe they are moving the boat!