Upcoming Events
Turkey Bowl
Win the race, win a turkey! A fun harbour race for everyone with turkeys as the prizes. Gooble, gobble, gobble!
Oktoberfest
We’re excited to host our very own Oktoberfest at the club! Enjoy a special menu for the evening, and if the weather cooperates, we’ll take the celebration outdoors with a cozy fire & smores. We’ll also have music playing outside to get you into the Oktoberfest spirit! The festivities kick off at 4 PM.
Prince of Wales Race
The race for the Prince of Wales Trophy will be raced for on Saturday with Sunday as a rain date. Our oldest trophy, the Oland-Passow, will be awarded for the best placed boat in the Prince of Wales and the Wenonah, raced for during the RNSYS Regatta in June.
Jaguar\Land Rover Wednesday Night Races - Series III
The last of our Wednesday night series’. All starts for this series are at 6:00pm. Please check the race documents for more details. No registration required.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jaguar Land Rover Halifax for their generous sponsorship of our Wednesday Night races. Their support plays a crucial role in enabling our squadron to organize and host these races, fostering a vibrant community of sailing enthusiasts. By sponsoring our events, they contribute not only to the promotion of sailing but also to the camaraderie and friendly competition that define our club. Thanks to their commitment, members can enjoy thrilling races, build lasting friendships, and continue to grow their passion for sailing.
Boxing Rock Cup
The annual favourite, Sail NS’s Boxing Rock Cup. The event starts at the RNSYS and BBYC and finishes downtown. A Bermuda (pursuit) start makes life easier on the start line and more exciting at the other end. Stay tuned for more details.
Southwest Coastal Race
** CANCELLED **
A 148NM coastal ocean race from Halifax to White Point and back. Open to all. Boats must meet the modified OSR Cat 3 requirements outlined below.
** CANCELLED **
Canada Day Race
The Canada Day harbour race. Open to all. Show your colours and enjoy the day with a family friendly harbour race.
Jaguar\Land Rover Wednesday Night Races - Series II
The second of our Wednesday night series’. All starts are at 6:30pm. The start area will be south of Lighthouse Bank if the weather permits. Please check the race documents for more details. No registration required.
North 44 Yacht Sales RNSYS Regatta
Our annual RNSYS Regatta, sponsored by North 44 Yacht Sales, is being held one week later than usual due to SailGP, on the second weekend in June. This regatta will be handicap racing with a mixture of windward/leeward races and around-the-buoys adventures. On the better weather day, A class will be racing for the Wenonah Cup. Early bird discount until June 3rd. Everyone welcome!
Ladies First Racing
An open series for boats with a female skipper and female majority crew.
Schedule:
Sunday, May 19 - Race #1
Sunday, June 23 - Race #2
Sunday, July 14 - Race #3
Rescheduled to July 7
Sunday, August 25 - Race #4
Sunday, September 29 - Race #5
Boats must register for each race individually. Registrations for each race will close the Friday prior at noon.
Jaguar\Land Rover Wednesday Night Races - Series I
The first of our Wednesday night series’. All starts are at 6:30pm. The start area will be south of lighthouse bank if the weather allows. Please check the race documents for more details. No registration required.