Michael Hardy

Factor Racing

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Director of Operations

J120 Skipper | Director of Operations, Factor Racing | Marine Engineer

Mike Hardy brings a background in marine engineering to the technical and operational side of Factor Racing, making sure the fleet is ready to perform on race day. With focus on the offshore side of the program, Mike skippers the J120 “BeJouled”, targeted at races of 300NM or greater. 

His sailing experience includes competitive race results in the Farr 40 class and J105’s, along with offshore passage miles on J120 and J133’s. Professionally, Mike spends over half of his year offshore as an engineer on a construction and supply vessel where he patiently waits to get back under sail power. 

Mike’s involvement in Factor racing came about through a shared drive to support access to high-performance sailing. Specifically, he believes in support where exceptional effort and dedication are the paramount measure of qualification. 

Current Team: Factor Racing
Role: Skipper of BeJouled/Competitive Athlete
Competition: Regional, National and International level keelboat racing
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Updated: November 4, 2026