Draft:Michael G. Clements

Michael Gordon Clements (born April 13, 1961) is a Canadian sailor and author. Born in Vancouver, he began sailing at the age of 2 and became a Canadian Championship Sailboat racer starting in 1980 sailing Star's. Michael was on the Canadian National Race team for 10 years representing Canada from 1980 to 1989. Michael has written sailboat racing articles in the following magazines since 1989 for - Canadian Boating, Sailing in Canada, and is an author for 48 North Magazine.

Michael has been a member of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club since 1976 and was elected Fleet Captain in 2011-2012. {| class="wikitable" !

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Laser

 * 1982 Canadian Nationals Laser - CHAMPION -

Regatta held at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club with 74 boats on the start line with Michael Clements winning the trophy.


 * Canadian Youth Championships
 * Canadian Youth Championships
 * Canadian Youth Championships
 * Canadian Youth Championships

M242 North American Champion

 * 2013, 2018 Michael Clements on sail #304 - Too Wicked, at the Cowichin Bay Regatta
 * 2015 Michael Clements on sail #304 - Too Wicked, at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
 * 2022 Michael Clements on sail #304 - Too Wicked, at the Nanaimo Yacht Club

M242 Canadian Champion

 * 2011 Michael Clements on sail #171 - Wicked, at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
 * 2014 Michael Clements on sail #304 - Too Wicked, at the Kitsilano Yacht Club
 * 2017, 2023 Michael Clements on sail #304 - Too Wicked at the Cowichin Bay Regatta

M242 Overall Fleet Champion
Overall Annual M242 Fleet Champion for multiple regattas.


 * 1990 Michael Clements and Mike Kidd on - Colour of Money
 * 2010, 2011 Michael Clements on sail #171 - Wicked
 * 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 Michael Clements on sail #304 - Too Wicked
 * Canada Olympics
 * 1984, 1988 Olympic Trials (Star Class) - 3rd
 * Star District 6 Champion in 1985
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 * Star District 6 Champion in 1985
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 * Star District 6 Champion in 1985
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Sailing Articles by Michael G. Clements

 * From the Experts "Martin 242" - Class experts Michael Clements and Don Martin explain how to get to the front of the fleet in the unique Canadian built one design keelboat, October 1989 , Sailing World Article. Pages 54 - 56.Written by Michael Clements and Don Martin.


 * 2017 Cow Bay Regatta Notes (M242 Canadians), Written by Michael Clements.


 * 'Too Wicked' Wins 2022 Martin 242 North American Championships, July 12, 2022, Written by Michael Clements.48 North Magazine
 * 48° North Magazine - 48° North is a project of the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, WA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery.


 * 3rd Time Lucky: And Size Still Doesn’t Matter, Written by Michael Clements, Canadian Boating Magazine


 * 3rd Time Lucky: And Size Still Doesn’t Matter, Written by Michael Clements, Sailing in Canada

M242 Racing Tips - Articles Series by Michael G. Clements
The “racing concept of the month” articles are way of sharing the general racing knowledge that has been developed over the decades in the Martin 242 fleet combined with Michael's significant experience.


 * Why Left in English Bay, Written by Michael Clements
 * .Rules on the Port Layline ,Written by Michael Clements
 * I Need Better Starts, Written by Michael Clements
 * Martin 242 standard racing approach July 24, 2015, Written by Michael Clements
 * Martin 242 Boat Preparation Steps - (Otherwise known as “Messing About In Boats”), Written by Michael Clements, owner of Too Wicked - #304,  March 2021 Revision (1st version developed in 2009).

Sailing Articles about Michael G. Clements

 * Beating the Odds — East Sound Spring Regatta, April 24, 2023, 48 North Magazine, by Stephanie Campbell. Exerp from article.- "..."In the Martin 242 fleet, it was the dynamic trio of Ken Machtley, Chris White, and Jeff Rodenberger on Treachery in the 1 spot, followed by new owner Eric Bonetti sailing Boomer with former owner Mike Merrick and Canadian rock star Michael Clements. "
 * The Full Regatta Experience, A recap of this year’s Martin 242 North Americans, Pacific Yachting Magazine, Written by Alex Fox, August 16, 2022


 * Gibsons Regatta sails on, Sunshine Coast Yacht Club hosted regatta July 22, 23, Submitted by David Guy, Sunshine Coast Yacht Club, August 13, 2023, Coast Reporter Newspaper.