CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE
Scott Shawyer is the skipper and president of Canada Ocean Racing, an international offshore racing team that aims to offer sailors of all ages new experiences while promoting inclusion in the sport through the brand’s charity and corporate partners.
A Canadian businessman and passionate sailor, Scott Shawyer has set himself an ambitious goal: to become the first Canadian to finish the Vendée Globe, in the 2028 edition.
He discovered sailing at the age of eight on Georgian Bay and tried various disciplines before developing a passion for solo and short-handed sailing. To prepare for his round-the-world challenge, he follows a demanding training programme, notably with the support of sailor Alex Thomson.
After his first transatlantic race in 2022, Scott joined the IMOCA circuit in 2023 and competed in the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race with Ryan Barkey. That same year, he started the Transat Jacques Vabre with Nick Moloney but was forced to retire following an incident on board.
In 2024, he continued his preparation through the Vendée Globe qualifying races, notably finishing 22nd in the New York-Vendée. He then announced his participation in The Ocean Race Europe with the Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive team, alongside Pip Hare, Chris Pratt, Sébastien Marsset and Brian Thompson.
| Course | Rank | Boat | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Ocean Race Europe | 6th | CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE | 18 POINTS |
| 2025 | Rolex Fastnet Race | CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE | ABANDON | |
| 2024 | New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne | 22th | CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE 1 | 14j 23h 20min 03s |
| 2023 | Transat Café L'OR | CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE 1 | Abandon | |
| 2023 | Rolex Fastnet Race | CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE 1 | Retired | |
| 2023 | 1000 Race | 10th | CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE 1 | 5j 02h 35min 25s |
After her victory in The Ocean Race, the American IMOCA, skippered by Charlie Enright, was sold to Sébastien Simon with the ambition of taking part in the next Vendée Globe, alongside Groupe Dubreuil.
Read moreOver the winter, while the boat has been in refit, Scott Shawyer, president and skipper of Canada Ocean Racing, hasn’t stood still.
•••2026 is a year in which we go deep on preparing Scott for life as a solo racing sailor. It will be shaped by preparation, training and competing.
•••This episode is a conversation with Scott Shawyer, the President and Skipper of the Canada Ocean Racing team, shortly after he and his team completed the 5,000+ mile Ocean Race Europe in their IMOCA 60 foiling ocean race…
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