Race Team

The RNSYS Race Team represents the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron at local, regional, national and international regattas. In recent years members of our team have competed in the World Youth Championships, in Olympic Class regattas and at many national championships. Through support of racing, the Squadron hopes to help develop sailors who will go on to represent Canada at major championships around the world.

General information

  • Participants MUST be members of the RNSYS (Membership Information)
  • Team members must supply their own boats (some charter boats available - please contact Coordinator of Sail Training for further information).
  • Sailors must provide approved PFD
  • Coaching at selected regattas is included in the program price. A detailed regatta schedule will be provided following registration

Course descriptions

For detailed information, including schedules and costs, download the 2017 Program Guide or contact Agustin Ferrario at coach@rnsys.com 

Singlehanded Racing: For Laser and Laser Radial sailors, this team provides training and competition opportunities across the region.

Optimist Racing: An introductory racing program for those with some Optimist sailing experience.

420 Race Program: Sailors with White Sail 3 or higher will enjoy this course that introduces them to basic doublehanded racing skills.

 

Schedules

2017 Opti Schedule

2017 Laser Race Team

2017 420 Race Team Schedule

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