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Topper Sailboats Canada

Canadian website for Topper & Topaz Sailboats

Topper Sailboats Canada are the Canadian distributor of the Topper/Topaz line of boats from Topper International Ltd.   TOPPER is a UK manufacturer of sailing dinghies and catamarans that has received global recognition for its market leading production techniques and product design.

TOPPER Sailboats are most famous for the production of the iconic Topper sailing dinghy that shares the companies name. Approximately 50,000 Topper dinghies have been produced and sold by Topper Sailboats worldwide since it’s launch nearly 40 years ago. This huge success story gives the Topper Sailboats brand a rich heritage and a proven track record that is hard to match.

TOPPER Sailboats also manufacture an ultra-modern range of multiple-Award winning sailing dinghies and catamarans under the Topaz™ brandname. The Topaz™ branding refers to the unrivalled trilaminated Metalicene™ hull construction of the range. Included in the Topaz range are the original TOPAZ System, and her younger siblings the Topaz TAZ, Topaz VIBE, Topaz XENON, Topaz OMEGA and Topaz ARGO dinghies, as well as the Topaz 12, Topaz 14 and Topaz 16 catamarans.

Topper boats are sailed throughout the world, with sales growing each year. The entire range is renowned for it’s high build quality, fastidious attention to detail and the incredible value for money that they represent. Topper are now represented in over 50 countries across the globe, a glowing testament to Topper’s clever and innovative design philosophy. With nearly 40 years in thermoplastic boat building technology and construction no one has more experience.

The Topaz Range benefits from the very latest thinking in hydrodynamic hulls and rig technology. The design team includes luminaries such as Rob White, Ian Howlett and Yves Loday whose cvs include Olympic successes and the design of several America’s Cup yachts including Prada.

The entire range all represent; unrivalled construction quality, superb boat design and fast, fun & forgiving performance. Topper Sailboats appeal to beginners and experienced racers alike, because all of the boats have impeccable handling and offer exciting levels of controllable performance. This is why Topper International has such a popular following amongst schools and clubs as well as families that are in the know.

Topper Sailboats have nearly 40 years of experience in thermoplastic engineering. The company has won the Design Council Award for ‘Outstanding Product Design’ and has been awarded the prestigious Horners Award for ‘Innovation in plastics Design and Manufacture’. So, it is safe to say that, Topper have a unique and unrivalled understanding of the production of injection moulded and rota-moulded sailboats. And this ‘know-how’ has enabled Topper to produce superior hulls that are lighter, stiffer and stronger than anything else around.

Topper work closely with a small team of designers including some of the worlds top sailors and marine suppliers to ensure that our product designs have an unrivalled sailing pedigree. The Topper Sailboat range has been awarded numerous international boat design awards in recent years which is testament to the hard work, dedication and attention to detail of this small group of talented individuals.

WWS Opti – $3,750

Ideal teaching boat for very young absolute beginners. “Exceptionally simple, safe and stable” – Very robust, maintenance free TRILAM construction. At a price that is easy on the camp, family or school budget! […]

TAZ – $4,599

Internationally Award Winning Design. “Smaller and lighter, nippier and more handy than a Topper or Pico, which make it a more suitable size for introducing young children to sailing” – Yachts & Yachting […]

TOPPER – $7,249

ISAF Recognised Full International Racing Class. Nearly 50,000 boats sold worldwide. The Topper Class is a fun and friendly class that is responsible for developing some of the best young sailors in the world. […]

Maverick 4-in-1 – $6,950

New from Topper for 2021. The Maverick 4-IN-1 is the ultimate water sport board!  Paddle Board, Stand-Up Sailing, Sailing Dinghy or Windsurfer – All conditions are perfect for the Maverick! […]

TOPAZ – $7,599

BEST Dinghy – SAIL Magazine. “The Topaz is a landmark design offering the perfect combination of simplicity and thrills” – Yachts & Yachting. Probably the most versatile small sailboat ever! Versatile choice of rig options. […]

RANGER – $13,299

The Topaz Ranger is a good all-round boat; simple enough for virtual novices, has decent capacity and makes a great family cottage boat. The Ranger has a really nice deep and spacious cockpit with the capacity to comfortably carry one to four crew. […]

VIBE X – $13,999

Best Dinghy – Coup de Coeur. The Vibe will undoubtedly appeal equally to hot shot youngsters, couples and parent & child combinations. Extra WIDE BEAM means the power is easy to handle and guarantee a comfortable & stable platform for all age groups. […]

ARGO – $15,075

BEST Dinghy – SAIL Magazine. “Fast, well mannered, easy to sail and good looking, this is the kind of a boat that will appeal to sailors of all ages and backgrounds… will thrill its crew when the wind is up… while not scaring the wits out of less experienced sailors.” […]

OMEGA – $17,599

“Quite capable of replacing learning boats like the Wayfarer and Stratos” – Yachting Life. The combination of the stability & performance together with reefing and easy control systems means the Omega is the ultimate multi purpose family sailboat. […]

XENON X – $19,799

“Formidable style… Precise well mannered & easy to drive upwind with good speed and excellent stability” – Yachts & Yachting. An excellent high performance 2-man hiking boat perfect for getting your friend or partner into sailing or club racing. […]

XK1 – $23,675

The world’s first Rota-moulded keelboat! The Xenon XK1 is equipped with a lifting keel which enhances the stability and makes it virtually impossible to capsize in normal sailing conditions.

Topaz 12 – $10,375

Best Multihull – Yachts & Yachting. The key to the Topaz 12 is her simplicity. Rigging is quick and easy. The 12 is simple and lightweight enough to be operated by one child although it is primarily designed for two crew. […]

Topaz 14 – $13,725

“The ride of a lifetime” – Yachts & Yachting. The Topaz Catamarans have been designed by International multihull racing legends Yves Loday and Robert White. The 14 is a wonderful 14 foot catamaran that is fast, fun and forgiving. […]

Topaz 16 – $16,075

“Provides a different kind of sailing experience. On the water it feels stiffer, lighter and more dynamic than any rotomoulded cat produced by Dart or Hobie, with taut feedback that qualifies as ‘true performance’ sailing” – Y&Y […]

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1990 t.d manufacturing ltd., pilothouse sailing vessel, price: $445,000 usd, length: 69 feet.

1992 Roberts

Price: $225,000 cad, length: 64 feet.

1981 Fisher

Motor sailor, price: $199,000 cad, length: 46 feet.

2009 Fountaine Pajot

Are you ready for a comfortable, easy sailing life?

Meet: 2009 Fountaine Pajot Orana 44 Maestro "Littles Hobo"

PRICE: $330,000 USD

Length: 44 feet.

1981 Marine Trading Co

Island trader 38.

A classic cruiser with sweeping traditional sheer, bowsprit and clipper bow. Her interior is warmly finished. Well equipped

PRICE: $48,000 CAD

Length: 38 feet.

1976 Fisher

Price: $65,000 cad, length: 37 feet.

1999 C & C

Price: $134,000 cad, length: 36 feet.

2006 Catalina

Price: $129,900 cad.

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1986 mirage, price: $26,000 cad.

1982 C&C

Landfall 35, price: $39,500 cad, length: 35 feet.

1987 Tartan

Price: $64,000 cad, length: 34 feet.

2003 Roar Inverson

Langedrag 33, price: $80,000 cad.

LENGTH: 33 feet

1985 Island Packet

Price: $33,000 cad, length: 30 feet.

PRICE: $30,000 CAD

1984 O'Day

Length: 28 feet.

2006 MacGregor

Price: $28,000 cad, length: 26 feet.

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2006 judel vrolijk, price: $22,500 cad.

RS 7.7 Swing Wing trimaran

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2005 Catalina 28MKII for sale

Well maintained Catalina Boat 35th anniversary addition sloop, docked in the club on the Lake Ontario. In-must main sail, furling genoa LOA: 28.7 feet Bim: 10 feet 25-XPB 26 horse power Universal ...

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Sailboats transportation and recycling

We specialize in the recycling and transportation of sailboats, and powerboats across all of Ontario. Our recycling service is free for some watercraft and our transportation service is very ...

Alberg 30 MK II - Cruise Equipped

This Alberg 30 is set up for Solo or Short Handed Sailing. All instruments can be viewed from cockpit. VHF Radio located in Bridge deck recess. All lines, halyards, boom vang lead aft on coach roof ...

A VENDRE Tanzer 26, 1981 moteur Suzuki 9.9 frais de quai payés pour le reste de la saison Le bateau est sur son ber dans la cour arrière de la marina Oka. Il est démâté car je prévoyais faire des ...

Mirage 29 Sailboat

Leeds and the Thousand Islands

***FINAL PRICE BEFORE STORAGE*** This 29-foot Mirage sailboat has enough room for the whole family. Features a forward V-berth as well as a large aft berth. Reliable and well-serviced 18 HP Volvo ...

22’ sailboat + trailer

22’ Grampian sail boat Freshly painted ready for the water ! Trailer in great shape 3800$ obo / will consider trades

1981 Mirage 27

Fresh Trade and Priced to Sell! 1981 Mirage 27ft Sail boat in very nice condition with a recent clean survey. $6900

1982 edel 665 sailboat

1982 edel 665,22’,perfect boat to learn to sail on,no leaks,Good shape for the year,all sails and spinnaker included,bbq and lots of accessories,newer upholstery and paint in cabin,on cradle,will ...

Voilier Chatam 33 acier

Voilier en acier de 33 pieds, flush deck, moteur Volvo 17kw saildrive de 200 heures, regulateur d'allures Hydrovan, radeau de survie 4 personnes expiré, GV Génois foc tourmentin spi asymétrique avec ...

1986 Catalina MK I – Your Perfect Sailing Companion

Discover the joy of sailing with this classic 1986 Catalina MK I, now available at the picturesque Raven Point Marina in Ladysmith, BC. This 36-foot vessel, with a beam of 11'11" and a draught of ...

Voilier O'Day 27’ 1976

Meilleure offre ... à ne pas manquer ! Voilier monocoque de 27 pieds Moteur inboard Atomic 4 (à gaz) Très bel intérieur (boiserie et double coque en fibre) Enrouleur / tangon Profondimètre Compas ...

Santana 30 30gp

Mississauga

Santana 30/30 PHRF, low-budget, racing 2011 North American IRC Champion 1st in Class(2nd overall) 2013 Canadian IRC Champion 1st overall Many LORC Regattas, coming in 1st place and club ...

22ft Grampian sailboat and trailer

City of Halifax

22ft Grampian sailboat and trailer 3800 obo

1979 Seafarer Yachts 30 ft Sailboat

1979 Seafarer Yachts 30 ft sailboat and cradle Currently stored near Airdrie Alberta. Was purchased as a project that never got completed. Lots of work completed on fiberglassing the hull. Boat is in ...

Sail & Mast

Sail and mast off 8’ sailing skiff. Boat burned up in fires this past summer. Sail and mast stored in good shape. $75, please call Larry. Phone calls only, at Little Shuswap

Hunter 25 Sailboat

Hunter 25 sailboat looking for a new Captain Ron. This boat needs some love but all the pieces are included. Rigging, roller fuller, 4 sails, pop top, cushions and long shaft 9.9 outboard. Has been ...

1976 Hughes north star 35

Saint Peter's

Our beautiful 1976 Hughes NorthStar 35-foot sailboat is for sale for health reasons. For those who want a high-performance sailboat, this is the one for you. Currently on Bras D'or Lake, Cape Breton, ...

1973 C&C 27 MK III

Description A 27 foot cruiser sailboat built by C&C Yachts, Niagara on the Lake, ON. Construction is in laminated fiberglass (cored deck & superstructure). The vessel has an aft cockpit and a ...

Sailboat for sale. Please call if interested. Can’t text

Cape Breton

22ft Drop Keel Sailboat complete with a 9.9 Suzuki Outboard and trailer. Please call. 902-968-9928. NO texts posting for a friend Must go. Trailer is 500.00

A Really Cool Sailboat

If you’re looking for an exciting sail without the price-tag and cockpit tangle of a race-rigged design, this might be the boat for you. The boat-builders at Quiet Waters in Waubaushene Ontario took ...

Sauble Beach

Ever dream of sailing the Caribbean? Now is your chance to own and sail the islands in the Caribbean. This center cockpit , aft cabin, lots of room and storage. The Whitby was built in Ontario and ...

McVay 23' Bluenose Sloop - A True Classic!

Darlings Island

Attention sailing enthusiasts! An extraordinary opportunity awaits you to own a piece of maritime history - a sound McVay 23 foot Bluenose sloop. Inspired by the legendary racing schooner Bluenose, ...

C & C Mega30 Sailboat NEW PRICE!

Great value in a fast 30’ sailboat. The C&C Mega 30 was a racer cruiser way ahead of it’s time in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Futuristic, modern and fast. It is still hard to find a faster hull, ...

34' Grampian Sailboat for sale

1974, 34 foot Grampian 2-34 Sailboat for sale. Good solid cruising boat that handles rough seas well. Sailed the great lakes for years in all kinds of weather. Sail Inventory: main sail, back up main ...

Dinghy for sail boat

Fibreglass dinghy 8 feet long by 4 feet wide refurbished Excellent hull design and light weight Willing to trade

Optimist Fareast „championship“ 2022, compl. set, covers, dolly!

Black Point

Optimist „championship“ racing version (best available) from Fareast. Raced only at the Canadian nationals 2022 in Lunenburg. comes with racing sail, dolly and all covers and bags. condition is as ...

1984 McGregor 25D Sailboat

City of Toronto

1984 Mcgregor Sailboat Great weekender, The Boat has a swing Keel pup up roof, kick up Rudder equpted with Honda 9.9 hp e start 4 stroke outboard engine. Remote throttle & shifting and power trim ...

Sailboat /Trailer.

Daysailer 14 ' 2 person Includes Beaty trailer Main sail, jib sail , rigging. ,seat cushions, rudder, mast Excellent boat for learner

Sailboat on Trailer Wanted

Delta/Surrey/Langley

Hello there, I'm looking for a family sized boat, as close to free as possible. We really don’t have much to offer. If you or someone you know has a sturdy boat that is lonely, collecting dust and ...

420 Sailboat

READY TO SAIL: 1982 Skene Industries 420 Sailboat Made for Canadian Department of Defence - Karavan Trailer included (only used for 100km) - Intensity Sails (like new) - Mast - Boom - Centreboard - ...

23’ com-pac sailboat

23’ com-pac sailboat new mainsail, new 20 hp diesel

Spindrift Sailboat/ Beaty trailer

Complete package Mast,boon,mailsail, jib sail sear cushions,rudder,rigging Beaty trailer in excellent condtion Excellent boat for tne learner 2 person

Oday Tempest sailboat

Have to clean the farm 24" Oday Tempest with mast boom and sails. Want to move this so price is low Anchor cradle and yard dolly come with it Able to lift on a trailer

inflatable dinghy

Brand new 9 foot dinghy. Got for my sailboat but then sold the boat so no longer need. Can take up to a 10 hp motor. Comes with paddles and pump and air floor

Sailboat For Sale: 1983 Aloha 32

The Aloha 32 is Mark Ellis design sloop built by Aloha Yachts in Whitby, Ontario. The Aloha 32 is well known for her tough construction and her simplicity to sail. The solid fiberglass hull makes her ...

Voilier 21 pied quille retactable avec remorque prix négociable

Laurentides

Mgr 21 quille retactable avec remorque frein hydrolique. fock enrouleur sur génois voile bonne moteur 9.9 2t pieds long 2 réservoir essence

Voilier 22 pieds. Pour info contactez le 819-598-5771 Négociable

Dyer Dhow Midget Sail/Rowboat

Bowmanville

8ft. Collectable, (Google for lots of info) Seaworthy, solid, rows beautifully, all parts included, sail is worn but would work well as a template to make a new one. 2 new oars incl. Boat has 4 ...

SAILBOAT 1975 O'day 25 Shoal Keel, 9.9 o/b $10,800

1975 O'day 25 centerboard, standard rig. It draws 2'-3" with keel up and 6' with it down. Owned since 1994. EZ load trailer with new tires. 1999 Johnson Sailmaster (long shaft) outboard with electric ...

CL14 - Sailboat (1981)

For sale: CL14 sailboat with trailer, perfect for learning to sail! Includes two sets of sails - North Sails in two-tone blue and Genco Sails - plus all the rigging you need to hit the water. Ideal ...

Electric 1981 MIRAGE 27 (Perry) Sailboat and Trailer

We love this boat and hate to let her go as we downsize in our retirement! 1981 Mirage 27 (Perry) sailboat with hull in excellent condition looking for a good home. INCLUDED: ElectricYacht 5kw ...

Zim 420 Sailboat

Beaconsfield

One 2020 Zim 420e ( https://zimsailing.com/420e/). Nearly brand new (used 1 month late this summer/fall) and stored inside whole time prior. Blades, spars and sails same. Sails only used one time. ...

ZIM 420 Sailboat

HOBIE WAVES FOR SALE

A great boat that is ready to sail. The hulls are scratched from rubbing against a dock during a storm as in the pictures but it does not affect the integrity of the boat or its sailing ability. The ...

Sailboat Trailer, used for 24 foot Shark

steel 4' X 10" cradle, adjustable height 32" to 42" Keel pad is 9 inches X 48 inches. 18 feet long. 2" ball. This trailer is essentially a cradle on wheels, it currently is not road worthy, was used ...

12 METRE RACING

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Length: 20.11 Metres (66 Feet)

Beam: 3.65 Metres (12 Feet)

Draft: 2.72 Metres (8.9 Feet)

Sail: 166 Sq. Metres (1786 Sq. Feet)

THE HISTORY

Canada II is generally regarded as being the fastest light air 12 Metre Class sailboat in the world.

Canada II was designed by Bruce Kirby and built by McConnel Marine in 1982, and competed in the 1983 Louis Vuitton Cup as Canada I. In between the ’83 and ’87 competitions she was radically redesigned, being extended both in her bow and stern, given the addition of a winged keel, and rechristened Canada II. She went on to serve as Western Canada’s challenge for the 1987 Louis Vuitton Cup under the flag of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. She is extremely fast, agile and tough to beat during every 12 Metre Regatta race!

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The Best Known Canadian Sailboat Brands!

Published by sail on march 18, 2023 march 18, 2023.

Canada has a rich history of sailboat manufacturing, and several manufacturers have made a name for themselves over the years. Here are some of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times:

C&C Yachts:

Founded in 1969 in Ontario, C&C Yachts quickly gained a reputation for building high-performance sailboats, including the C&C 30 and the C&C 35. The company was acquired by Tartan Yachts in 2008 and continued to produce yachts under the C&C name until 2012.

Hinterhoeller Yachts:

Founded in 1959 in Ontario, Hinterhoeller Yachts is best known for its line of Nonsuch catboats, which were designed by Mark Ellis. The company also produced several other models, including the Niagara and the HR series. Hinterhoeller Yachts ceased production in the late 1990s.

Tartan Yachts:

Founded in 1960 in Ohio, Tartan Yachts moved its production to Canada in the 1980s. The company produces a line of high-quality sailboats, including the Tartan 101, the Tartan 3700, and the Tartan 5300.

Mirage Yachts:

Founded in 1972 in Quebec, Mirage Yachts produced a line of performance-oriented sailboats, including the Mirage 24, the Mirage 27, and the Mirage 33. The company ceased production in the mid-1990s.

Beneteau Canada:

Beneteau is a French sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a wide range of sailboats, including the Beneteau First series and the Beneteau Oceanis series.

Hunter Marine:

Hunter Marine is a US-based sailboat manufacturer that has a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a line of cruising sailboats, including the Hunter 33, the Hunter 38, and the Hunter 49.

Dufour Yachts:

Dufour Yachts is a French sailboat manufacturer that has a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a line of high-quality cruising sailboats, including the Dufour 310, the Dufour 360, and the Dufour 390.

These are just a few of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times. There are many other manufacturers, large and small, that have contributed to the rich history of Canadian sailboat manufacturing.

Here is a more comprehensive list of notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers

Aloha Yachts:

Based in Ontario, Aloha Yachts was founded in 1972 and produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 8 to 11 meters in length. The company ceased production in 1991.

Bayfield Yachts:

Based in Ontario, Bayfield Yachts produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 25 to 40 feet in length, including the Bayfield 25, the Bayfield 29, and the Bayfield 36. The company ceased production in 1990.

As mentioned earlier, Beneteau Canada is a division of the French sailboat manufacturer Beneteau. The company produces a wide range of sailboats, including the Beneteau First series and the Beneteau Oceanis series.

Also mentioned earlier, C&C Yachts produced a line of high-performance sailboats, including the C&C 30 and the C&C 35. The company was acquired by Tartan Yachts in 2008.

Based in Ontario, CS Yachts produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 22 to 40 feet in length, including the CS 27, the CS 36, and the CS 40. The company ceased production in 1990.

Another French sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada, Dufour Yachts produces a line of high-quality cruising sailboats, including the Dufour 310, the Dufour 360, and the Dufour 390.

Gozzard Yachts:

Based in Ontario, Gozzard Yachts produces a line of custom, semi-custom, and production cruising sailboats ranging from 31 to 52 feet in length, including the Gozzard 41 and the Gozzard 44.

Also mentioned earlier, Hinterhoeller Yachts produced the popular Nonsuch catboats, as well as several other models, including the Niagara and the HR series.

Another US-based sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada, Hunter Marine produces a line of cruising sailboats, including the Hunter 33, the Hunter 38, and the Hunter 49.

Also mentioned earlier, Mirage Yachts produced a line of performance-oriented sailboats, including the Mirage 24, the Mirage 27, and the Mirage 33.

Nonsuch Yachts:

A spin-off from Hinterhoeller Yachts, Nonsuch Yachts produced the popular Nonsuch catboats, including the Nonsuch 22, the Nonsuch 26, and the Nonsuch 30.

Ontario Yachts:

Based in Ontario, Ontario Yachts produced a line of high-performance sailboats, including the Ontario 32 and the Ontario 36. The company ceased production in the late 1980s.

Whitby Boat Works:

Based in Ontario, Whitby Boat Works produced a line of cruising sailboats, including the Whitby 42 and the Brewer 12.8. The company ceased production in 1984.

This list is by no means exhaustive, but it includes many of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times.

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Canadian dead, several others missing after superyacht capsizes off Sicilian coast

Mother who survived held 1-year-old daughter above waves until rescue.

Canadian dead, others missing after superyacht sinks near Sicily

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A Canadian man has died after a luxury yacht was struck by an unexpectedly violent storm and sank off the coast of Sicily early on Monday, local officials said.

The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long sailboat, was carrying 22 people and was anchored just off shore near the port of Porticello when it was hit by ferocious weather, the Italian coast guard said in a statement.

Eyewitnesses said the superyacht vanished quickly beneath the waves shortly before dawn. Fifteen people escaped before it went down, including a one-year-old girl.

The Palermo Port Authority told CBC News officials recovered the body of Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian-born man who had been living in Antigua. He had been the ship's on-board cook.

Some media, including CBC, had earlier mistakenly reported his name as Thomas Recaldo or Ricardo Thomas.

Global Affairs Canada said it was "aware of reports" Canadian citizen had died.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this tragic event," it said in a statement.

• What we know about the capsized superyacht off the Sicilian coast

Six other people were missing after the sinking, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch, his teenage daughter Hannah and Jonathan Bloomer, president of Morgan Stanley International, La Republicca reported.

The Italian coast guard said those who were missing had British, American and Canadian nationalities.

'The ship behind us was gone'

"The wind was very strong. Bad weather was expected, but not of this magnitude," a coast guard official in the Sicilian capital Palermo told Reuters.

Salvo Cocina of Sicily's civil protection agency said a mini tornado known as a waterspout that forms above the water had struck the area overnight. 

Eight of the 15 people rescued were transferred to local hospitals. All were in a stable condition, local media reported.

One of the survivors, identified as Charlotte Emsley, said she had momentarily lost hold of her one-year-old daughter, Sofia, in the water, but then managed to hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were both pulled to safety, Italian news agency ANSA reported, quoting the mother.

The father, James Emsley, also survived, Cocina said.

The captain of a nearby boat told Reuters that when the storm hit, he turned the engine on to keep control of the vessel and avoid a collision with the Bayesian.

"We managed to keep the ship in position, and after the storm was over, we noticed that the ship behind us was gone," Karsten Borner told journalists.

He said that his crew then found some of the survivors on a life raft, including three who were seriously injured, and took them on board before the coast guard picked them up.

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The Bayesian was built by Italian shipbuilder Perini in 2008.

The luxury ship has an aluminum hull and can carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites.

It was owned by a firm called Revtom Limited, according to the shipspotting.com website. Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, is named as the sole shareholder of the firm on company documents.

'It was a big disaster,' boater says of storm that capsized luxury yacht

Cocina of the civil protection agency said Bacares was among those rescued, but it wasn't immediately clear if she required hospital treatment.

Lynch, 59, is one of Britain's best-known tech entrepreneurs. He built the country's largest software firm, Autonomy, from his groundbreaking research at Cambridge University. His PhD thesis and the software that made his fortune was based on one of the mathematical theories of English statistician Thomas Bayes, after whom the yacht was named.

Lynch sold the firm to HP in a multibillion-dollar deal in 2011, before the transaction unravelled spectacularly following the acquisition, with the U.S. tech giant accusing him of fraud.

Lynch spent much of the last decade in court defending his name. He was acquitted by a jury in San Francisco in June after he spent more than a year living effectively under house arrest.

In a grim coincidence, one of his co-defendants in the U.S. fraud trial, Autonomy's former vice-president of finance Stephen Chamberlain, was hit by a car while out running in Cambridgeshire on Saturday morning, two days before the Bayesian capsized. He was placed on life support and died Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke with Reuters.

Divers find wreckage

The coast guard said divers were inspecting the wreck of the Bayesian, which was lying at a depth of 49 metres.

Prosecutors in the nearby town of Termini Imerese have opened an investigation to look into what had gone wrong.

Storms and heavy rainfall have swept down Italy in recent days after weeks of scorching heat, which had lifted the temperature of the Mediterranean sea to record levels, raising the risk of extreme weather conditions, experts said.

"The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 C, which is almost three degrees more than normal. This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms," said meteorologist Luca Mercalli.

"We can't say that this is all due to global warming, but we can say that it has an amplifying effect."

The boat left the Sicilian port of Milazzo on Aug. 14 and was last tracked east of Palermo on Sunday evening, with a navigation status of "at anchor," according to vessel tracking app Vesselfinder.

A U.K. Foreign Ministry spokesperson said British officials were in contact with local authorities over the capsizing and were ready to provide consular support for Britons who were affected.

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• A previous version of this story identified the Canadian Antiguan killed in the sinking as Thomas Recaldo. In fact, his name is Recaldo Thomas. Aug 21, 2024 9:12 AM ET

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Transport Canada takes unprecedented action to keep boat passengers safe

From: Transport Canada

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Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that Transport Canada has taken unprecedented action to put an end to serious violations of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 concerning unlicensed passenger vessels. This action underscores Transport Canada’s commitment to enforcing marine safety and protecting Canadians.

August 21, 2024        Montréal, Quebec             Transport Canada

Keeping Canadians safe is Transport Canada’s top priority.

In Canada, all vessels that provide a paid service to carry passengers must be registered as passenger vessels and meet applicable safety requirements. Furthermore, vessels carrying passengers in non-compliance with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 may be subject to an Administrative Monetary Penalty of up to $250,000 related to safety deficiencies.

Transport Canada is aware of the rising trend in pleasure craft operators offering transportation to paying passengers without first registering their vessel as a passenger vessel and ensuring they comply with applicable safety requirements. This is why Transport Canada has increased its level of oversight activity by allocating additional resources to enhance the monitoring of these activities. Transport Canada is also conducting outreach to ensure vessel owners are aware of their obligations.

As a result of this recent increase in activity, the department recently took the following action:

• On August 3, 2024, Transport Canada seized the JAG vessel in Boucherville, Québec. The vessel was found to be in non-compliance with several key requirements of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, including a lack of firefighting, fire detection, fire protection, and life-saving equipment, as well as the absence of lifejackets and certification. Despite repeated warnings and opportunities to correct these issues, the vessel’s owner failed to meet the necessary safety and operational standards.
• In addition to the seizure of the JAG , a number of other vessels have been detained through recent oversight efforts while their non-compliances are resolved.

Transport Canada will continue to rigorously enforce all applicable laws and regulations to ensure the safety of all Canadians. We remind all vessel owners and operators to follow the rules and maintain the standards required by law. Similarly, we invite all customers to request a copy of the vessel’s safety certificate from the operator before they embark on a vessel.

“All vessels carrying Canadians and tourists must meet Transport Canada’s safety standards. Non-compliance will never be tolerated.” The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez Minister of Transport

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The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 , is designed to ensure that all vessels operating in Canadian waters adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations. Our priority is to protect lives, property, and the marine environment.

In Canada, it is not permitted to offer the carriage of passengers for remuneration on a pleasure craft. Consult Ship Safety Bulletin No. 19/2024 for more information.

All vessels carrying passengers for remuneration must be registered as passenger vessels. A duly registered vessel obtains an official number from Transport Canada. This number can be either a series of 6 digits (example: 876543), or a 5-digit number preceded by the letter C and ending with the province code (example: C12345QC). You can check these official numbers on the Transport Canada website, using the Vessel Registration Query System .

Associated links

• Using pleasure craft as non-pleasure craft - SSB No.: 19/2024
• Non-Pleasure Vessel or Pleasure Craft?
• Pleasure Craft Factsheet (canada.ca)

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Canada forces arbitration in freight train labor dispute to avert economic crisis. Union cries foul

Freight trains in Canada could be running again within days after the government forced the country's two major railroads into arbitration with their labor union Thursday, a move aimed at averting potentially dire economic consequences across the country and in the U.S. if the trains are sidelined for a long period.

By ROB GILLIES and JOSH FUNK

TORONTO — Freight trains in Canada could be running again within days after the government forced the country's two major railroads into arbitration with their labor union Thursday, a move aimed at averting potentially dire economic consequences across the country and in the U.S. if the trains are sidelined for a long period.

The government's action came more than 16 hours after Canadian National and CPKC locked out workers over a labor agreement impasse. Both railroads said they would work to get trains moving again as soon as possible.

The union representing 10,000 engineers, conductors and dispatchers responded angrily to the order, accusing the railroads of intentionally creating a crisis to force the government to intervene. It also said it would keep its picket lines in place while reviewing the decision.

The government ordered the railroads into arbitration with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to end the lockout that began at 12:01 a.m. Thursday after the two sides were unable to resolve the contract dispute.

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the decision to order the arbitration at a news conference Thursday. MacKinnon said he expects the trains will resume moving within days. Ending the lockouts is the first step.

The arbitration process was moving quickly, with the railroads meeting with the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Thursday night, according to a person familiar with the schedule who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss it. The Teamsters confirmed that the union was also meeting with the board Thursday night.

Throughout the day Thursday, both sides negotiated unsuccessfully while workers picketed outside and business groups urged the government to force the arbitration.

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference President Paul Boucher criticized the government's decision to step in so soon.

''The two major railways in Canada manufactured this crisis, took the country hostage, and manipulated the government to once again disregard the rights afforded to working-class Canadians," Boucher said. ''The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is deeply disappointed by this shameful decision.''

The railroad companies hailed the decision, saying the government had no choice.

''The Canadian government has recognized the immense consequences of a railway work stoppage for the Canadian economy, North American supply chains and all Canadians,'' said Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO. ''The government has acted to protect Canada's national interest. We regret that the government had to intervene because we fundamentally believe in and respect collective bargaining; however, given the stakes for all involved, this situation required action.''

MacKinnon said the government wanted to give negotiations every chance to succeed, but ultimately the economic risk was too great to allow the lockouts to continue. He had declined to order arbitration a week ago.

''Canada's economy cannot wait for an agreement that has been delayed for a very long time and when there is a fundamental disagreement between the parties,'' he said.

All of Canada's freight handled by rail — worth more than $1 billion Canadian (US$730 million) a day and adding up to more than 375 million tons of freight last year — stopped Thursday along with rail shipments crossing the U.S. border. About 30,000 commuters in Canada were also affected because their trains use CPKC's lines. CPKC and CN's trains continued operating in the U.S. and Mexico during the lockout.

Many companies in both countries and across all industries rely on railroads to deliver their raw materials and finished products, so they were concerned about a crisis without regular rail service. Billions of dollars of goods move between Canada and the U.S. via rail each month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Trudeau decided not to force the parties into binding arbitration before the deadline passed for fear of offending unions and the leftist NDP party that his government relies on for support to remain in power, but he ultimately decided he didn't have a choice.

''Collective bargaining is always the best way forward. When that is no longer a foreseeable option — when we are facing serious consequences to our supply chains and the workers who depend on it — governments must act,'' Trudeau said.

Most businesses probably have enough supplies on hand and room to store finished products to withstand a brief disruption. But ports and other railroads would have quickly become clogged with stranded shipments that Canadian National and CPKC won't pick up.

Many companies made supply chain changes after the COVID-19 pandemic that can help them withstand a short disruption, said Edward Jones analyst Jeff Windau. The real trouble starts if it drags on, he said.

Most previous Canadian rail stoppages have only lasted a day or two and usually involved only one of the big railroads, but some have stretched as long as eight or nine days. The impact was magnified this time because both railroads had stopped.

''They are so integrated and tied into the economy," Windau said. ''Just the breadth of products that they haul. ... Ultimately, I think we need the rails to continue to be running.''

Chemical businesses and food distributors would have been the first to be affected. The railroads stopped accepting new shipments of hazardous materials and perishable goods as they began gradually shutting down last week, but most chemical plants had said they would be OK for about a week.

The auto industry also may have seen problems quickly because it relies on just-in-time shipments, with significant cross-border deliveries of engines, parts and finished vehicles. Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, posted on X that about four of every five cars made in Canada are exported to the U.S. almost exclusively by rail. He said a prolonged lockout could cause temporary work stoppages similar to the impact of the five-day 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade.

More than 30,000 commuters in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal were the first to feel the pain of the lockouts and they may be stuck taking the bus again Friday. Their commuter trains aren't able to operate while CPKC dispatchers are locked out.

CN had been negotiating with the Teamsters for nine months while CPKC had been trying to reach an agreement for a year, the union said.

The Canadian negotiations are stuck on issues related to the way rail workers are scheduled and concerns about rules designed to prevent fatigue and provide adequate rest to train crews. Both railroads had proposed shifting away from the existing system, which pays workers based on the miles in a trip, to an hourly system that they said would make it easier to provide predictable time off. The union said it doesn't want to lose hard-fought fatigue protections.

The railroads said their contract offers have included raises consistent with recent deals in the industry. Engineers already make about $150,000 a year on Canadian National while conductors earn $120,000, and CPKC says its wages are comparable.

Funk reported from Omaha, Nebraska. Associated Press writer Aamer Madhani in Buellton, California, contributed to this report.

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The Trumptilla sails again: Trump, like Santa, gets boat parade treatment in South Florida

We here in South Florida have two boat parade seasons.

You’ve got your holiday ones during Christmas season and your Donald Trump ones during election season. 

Both involve squadrons of boaters cruising down the Intracoastal Waterway in their vessels in celebration of a fat guy with an absent wife, a guy who promises to accomplish the impossible in just one day or night.

One is a ridiculous fictional character and the other is Santa Claus.

A good way to tell the difference between the two parades is If you hear three “ho’s” coming from the people on the boat, it’s probably the Santa parade. For any other combination of “ho's,” it’s the Trump parade.

We are now in peak Trump boat-parade season. There was a big one last Sunday from Jupiter to Peanut Island, a veritable “Trumptilla,” as it is called.

Scores of boats cruised from the Jupiter Inlet to Peanut Island with their Vanilla ISIS flags flying, Lee Greenwood and The Village People blasting from the onboard stereos, and in one case, a life-sized statue on the bow of Trump with his fist in the air.

I guess that’s now the Trump equivalent of Rudolph the reindeer guiding Santa’s sleigh, but instead of the red nose, you’ve got the bloody ear.

I doubt this ramshackle Trump navy works as a persuasive tool for undecided voters, especially those in their cars waiting at raised drawbridges for the promenading yachts to pass by.

But it’s probably good therapy for the participants and their “Merry insurrection” messaging. If it keeps them from joining a local militia, I’m all for it.

Somebody who posts on X under the name “God Wins” made the fantastical declaration that more than 2,000 boats were in the weekend boat parade in Palm Beach County.

Which doesn’t go far enough. To get full credit in the cult, you also have to believe that thousands of other Trump boats were waiting to get into the boat parade but were being kept outside the Intracoastal by the corrupt Soros-backed deep-channel authorities.

“The left could only DREAM of having this level of support!” God Wins wrote.

That’s true. It’s safe to say that Democrats are way behind in the boat-vote parading here in Florida.

But it’s not because the Dems are floatation deniers. They just don’t see the need to create an alternative Santa Claus event.

Meanwhile, I’d expect Republicans to step up their boat campaigning, especially if Trump continues to slip in the polls here in Florida and elsewhere.

I’d look for Trump to start talking about a “no tax on bait” initiative. Or maybe his running mate, JD Vance, could advance the idea that people ought to get extra votes for each of their boats — except maybe for childless women with catamarans.

But absent that, I don’t see how these boat parades help drive Trump’s campaign theme.

On the stump, Trump keeps talking about how in the three years since he left office, the United States has devolved into a “third-world country” where people can no longer afford to eat bacon due to inflation, and gasoline is nearing the fictional price of $9 a gallon.

Nothing cuts the notion of a depression-bent America more than a Sunday boat parade, the ultimate visual display of those with excess discretionary incomes and expensive leisurely pursuits.

(I’ve got an idea: How about a formation of Gulfstream private jets doing a fly-by next weekend?)

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I believe if we were in a third-world nation, those boats in the Trump parade would be full of poor folks trying to land ashore in Canada, not a bunch of White-Claw-drinking self-described patriots looking to drop anchor off Peanut Island and ogle each other’s Trump-worship paraphernalia.

The Trumptilla participants do look happy but that might also be a mirage.

Republican voters are far less happy than Democratic voters this time around, according to a new Florida Atlantic University and Mainstreet Research USA poll.

The poll found that 80 percent of voters who said they intended to vote for the Democratic candidate for president, Vice President Kamala Harris, said they were happy. Meanwhile, just 57 percent of Trump voters said they were happy.

What’s the answer to this happiness deficit?  

To paraphrase the police chief in the movie, Jaws , “You’re gonna need a bigger boat parade.”

Frank Cerabino is a news columnist with The Palm Beach Post, part of the Gannett Newspapers chain.

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