Conferences

A rich and diverse program celebrating the entire world of sailing in Quebec, hosted by our spokesperson Vikie Pedneault—a biologist currently restoring the mythical Toison d’Or.

From conferences and travel logs to ecology, life aboard, cultural performances, and interactive workshops, you will find everything needed to inspire and bring the nautical community together.

Animation by Vikie Pedneault

11h30

Vikie Pedneault – Welcome Message

Vikie Pedneault: Biologist, humorist, and dedicated whale and St. Lawrence River enthusiast.

11h45

Éric Tremblay – Les petits secrets du Lac Champlain

The first French-language cruising guide for Lake Champlain, it features 168 anchorages and 84 landing sites, complete with provisioning points and essential practical advice for safe navigation.

12h45

Benoît Villeneuve – Sailing At Sea

Do you dream of setting sail, casting off the lines, and navigating to the Bahamas and beyond?
To turn that dream into a reality and prevent it from becoming a nightmare, you must passionately commit to your project’s preparation. Benoit Villeneuve guides us through the key stages of a successful preparation that will help you live your adventure with confidence and safety.

13h45

Scouts Marins du Grand Montréal

The Scouts Marins du Grand Montréal are dedicated to promoting and making Sea Scouting accessible throughout Quebec and Eastern Ontario. They provide a fleet of vessels to scouting units looking to develop nautical skills and navigate our unique waterways.

14h45

EcoMaris – Life Aboard a Tall Ship

A non-profit social economy enterprise, EcoMaris was founded in 2006 to operate Quebec’s first sail training vessel with a social and environmental focus.

15h40

Patrick Lavigne – The majestic St. Lawrence River

Patrick has been sailing since birth—first with his parents, and for the last 30 years, at the helm of his own sailboats. Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River have long since become his summer playgrounds.

16h50

Vikie Pedneault – The River, Science, and the Human Element

17h40

Luc Bernuy – The Intracoastal, the Guide

The author of the Intracoastal guide presents his new 25th-anniversary special edition: the sailing preparation guide for departures to the Bahamas.

18h25

Sailing Atypique

Véronique, Patrice, and Windy, the salty dog, exploring the world full-time aboard our sailboat Atypic since 2019.

You might know them best from their YouTube channel, @SailingAtypique.