Upcoming Events
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.
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
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.
The RNSYS Regatta
Our annual Regatta 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. Everyone welcome!
Casual Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. White sails only, a breakwater start and finish and casual courses. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race, and it’s free!
Schedule:
24 June - 29 July (5 races)
19 - 26 August (2 races)
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.
Canada Day Race
The Canada Day harbour race. Open to all. Show your colours and enjoy the day with a family friendly harbour race.
White Point Coastal Race
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.
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.
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.
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 June Regatta.
Turkey Bowl
Win the race, win a turkey! A fun harbour race for everyone with turkeys as the prizes. Gooble, gobble, gobble!
Awards Night Party!
We extend a warm invitation to all our valued members, skippers, and crew to partake in the festivities at the Saraguay House. The doors will open at 6 pm, and our much-anticipated awards ceremony will kick off at 7 pm. Savor delectable Hors D'Oeuvres as they circulate throughout the night. Following the awards, we'll keep the celebration going with an afterparty at Saraguay, featuring a DJ spinning the hottest tracks once the award presentation concludes.
Whether you're a member or a non-member, all are welcome to share in the enjoyment. This is an evening of fun and camaraderie you won't want to miss!