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Melodie Schaffer

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2023 Rolex Canadian Sailor of the Year


2025 Globe 40 Around-the-World Racer

Melodie Schaffer

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2023 Rolex Canadian Sailor of the Year


2025 Globe 40 Around-the-World Racer

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Melodie's Story

Melodie Schaffer

Melodie Schaffer

Melodie Schaffer

Melodie grew up in a sailing family, and was an elite racer until her early 20's. After a successful career and time to raise her family, she re-kindled her passion for sailing when she entered the RORC 600 Caribbean race in 2017. Fast forward to 2023, when Melodie was the only female skipper in the Globe 40 Around the World Race, setting three speed records.

Whiskey Jack

Melodie Schaffer

Melodie Schaffer

Named for Canada's national bird, Whiskey Jack is Melodie's Class 40 offshore racing sailboat.


Melodie and her team are busy refurbishing Whiskey Jack and will launch her at the end of May.


Melodie will be leaving RCYC on Saturday June 21 to sail across to Europe for final preparations, and we are planning a grand send-off. Bring your boat and join us!

Globe 40 2025

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Globe 40 2025

The next edition of the Globe 40 starts on August 31, 2025 with a prologue from Lorient, France to Cadiz, Spain.


The race proper leaves Cadiz on September 14, heading south for Cape Verde, around the Cape of Good Hope to Reunion Island, then to Sydney, across the Pacific to Valpariso, around Cape Horn to Recife, and then back to Lorient


You can follow Melodie on the Globe 40 web site.

Interested in Supporting Melodie?

Interested in Supporting Melodie?

Would you like to contribute to Melodie's 2025 campaign?

Completing an around the world race takes a team!  If you have the experience to help with organization, logistics, fundraising, or to be part of the 2025 shore team, let us know at the email below.


And we don't just need a team, we need a budget too.  If you are passionate about Canada and sailing and would like to support Melodie, we would deeply appreciate your help.  You can donate to Melodie's campaign at Wind Athletes Canada and receive a charitable donation receipt.

team@whiskeyjack128.ca

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A passion for adventure, the tenacity to overcome adversity, and the ability to re-invent yourself.


If these values speak to your brand, consider a corporate sponsorship for Melodie's 2025 campaign.  The event garners significant global media exposure and in-race social media streaming will be provided. Logo and name placement packages for the hull and sails are still available. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at the email below. 

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