Kingston, May 20, 2025 – Sail Canada announces that Canadian Pace Inflatable Boats and Yamaha-Motor Canada will serve as the official Coach Boat and Outboard Motor of the Canadian Sailing Team. The partnership aims to develop a new professional Coach Boat designed for high-performance coaching in Canada.
Developed in collaboration with Sail Canada’s high-performance team, the Pace Arrow 580 will be assembled by Canada’s Pace Inflatable Boats and powered by Yamaha to meet the evolving needs of elite coaches working with Canada’s top high-performance sailors.
Sail Canada had the unique opportunity to provide input during the Arrow 580’s design process to enhance the performance and utility of this new coaching platform. Following sea-trials in July, The Arrow 580 will support the professional training and high-performance coaching of the Canadian Sailing Team.
“This collaboration brings together innovation, performance, and national pride,” said Sail Canada’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Kelly. “We’re thrilled to work with Pace and Yamaha on this project to bring a great platform to market and ultimately serve the needs of our coaches and sailors alike.”
– Ryan Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Sail Canada
“Founded by lifelong sailors, Pace Inflatable Boats is proud to partner with Sail Canada and Yamaha in support of the Canadian Sailing Team. His collaboration is a testament to our continued focus and support for Canadian Sail Training. We share Sail Canada’s passion for the sport and we’re grateful for their collaboration in the development of the new professional Arrow Series.”
– John Doucette, Co-Founder, Pace Inflatable Boats
“Yamaha-Motor Canada is extremely pleased to announce the joint venture alongside Sail Canada and Pace Inflatable Boats. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Yamaha’s commitment to supporting the sailing community across Canada. Together, we eagerly anticipate this unique collaboration and the development of the new Arrow series. This innovative project represents a fusion of our collective expertise and passion for marine products, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have on the community”
-Matt Both, Product Line Manager – Outboard Motor Sales, Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd
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.
