Last week the shark fleet said goodbye to some of its finest. Sid Dakin – One of the first and most ardent supporters of the Shark, his early ventures in the shark brought recognition to the class and a great respect for the sailors that sailed them. Sid won 6 World Championship, the first 5 ever held from 1966-1970 followed by a remarkable sixth world title in 1999, 29 years after his previous …
2020 Shark World Championships Postponed.
In response to the global Covid 19 outbreak the 2020 Shark Worlds Organizing Committee, in consultation with the Canadian and the International Shark Class Association, have been evaluating the viability of hosting the event as scheduled. We recognize the severity of the current crisis and considering the continued escalation of infection and how this will disrupt sailors and the host club we …
In Memoriam: Peggy Sykes
The Shark Class is saddened to inform the fleet of the recent passing of Peggy Sykes, a member of our Shark family. The Shark Class extends our sincerest condolences to Peggy's family. In Memoriam: Peggy Sykes (February 26, 1959 - August 24, 2019) Far too young, Peggy collapsed from a cardiac event on August 14th, while racing on a sailboat. Despite the heroic efforts of many, she did not …
