Hardtack and her crew - a 1976 C&C 33 racing team from Halifax Harbour.
Less teeth-breaking, more wake-making.

Fun Facts

Getting to know our beloved boat and crew

Hardtack - 1976 C&C 33

Our Boat

A classic 1976 C&C 33 - equal parts sailing machine and floating project list

Brian Donohue - Skipper

Our Skipper

Meet Brian - our Halifax-based skipper who's as passionate about sail trim as cats and guitars.

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Team Motto

"Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything" - we're still working on both

Halifax Harbour - Home Port

Home Port

Halifax Harbour - where the wind is strong and the competition is fierce

Our Trophy Case

A collection of our finest achievements (and most memorable disasters)

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Most Improved Crew

We went from "how do we start the engine?" to "maybe we should use the engine"

Best Boat Name

Hardtack - because nothing says "prepared for adventure" like ship's biscuits

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Wettest Crew

If you're not soaked by the end of the race, you weren't trying hard enough

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Most Creative Sailing

Sometimes the fastest route is the most interesting one (usually by accident)

Want to Join Our Crew?

We're always looking for enthusiastic sailors to join our merry band of sea adventurers

What We're Looking For:

  • 🌊 Love of sailing (experience optional, enthusiasm required)
  • ☀️ Willingness to get wet, cold, and occasionally confused
  • 🤝 Team spirit and good humor
  • 🍻 Ability to laugh at sailing mishaps (especially your own)
  • ⚓ Basic knowledge that the pointy end goes forward (we can teach the rest)

Get In Touch

Ready to join the Hardtack Racing adventure? Drop us a line!