Bedford Basin Yacht Club

Meet the club's best-kept secret.
Monday at noon, Bedford Basin hosts the Polaris Block Match Racing; close, tactical, boat-for-boat racing with no time allowances.

The trophy itself has a wild history: it started life aboard the yacht Polaris, once owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, before being reworked into a trophy by Scottish artist Thomas MacKenzie and donated in 1978. Some of the world's top yacht clubs, including America's Cup skippers, have raced for it since.

BBYC is the defending Club of Record, facing challengers from the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron and Dartmouth Yacht Club.

No ticket needed, come down to the water and watch the action.

Day 1 of the Labour Day Regatta is in the books!

Mother Nature brought a sporty challenge; gusty winds, and did we mention the rain?

Only two boats made it to the finish:
🥇 Steve Adams — Vortex II — 1st, B Class
🥈 Tyson Hynes — Hot Spur — 2nd, B Class (solo sailor — amazing right?!)

Day 2 continues the race for the Hynes Trophy, stay tuned!

Tonight's the night! Fish & Chips, Cheddar Burgers, and DJ True North.
A big thank you to SEAMASTERS for sponsoring tonight's music. Come down, enjoy the tunes, and stick around for door prizes and swag giveaways throughout the night.

Labour Day Weekend at BBYC is stacked.
Racing, live music, dinners on the water, and a whole lot of club life packed into five days. Here's what's coming up, whether you're racing, watching, or just joining us for a meal.

🏆 Sep 5–6 — Labour Day Regatta, racing for the Hynes Trophy
🍽 Sep 4 — Pre-Labour Day Party with DJ True North
🦞 Sep 6 — Lobster Dinner with live music by Grand Atlantic
🥞 Sep 7 — Pancake Breakfast & Commodore's Irish Coffee
⛵ Sep 7 — Polaris Block Match Racing, noon start
🧺 Sep 7 — Ray's Picnic Race

Members and guests welcome all weekend. Full details in bio.

It's a Labour Day tradition! Our annual Labour Day Regatta is back Sept 5–6.

Join sailors from across the harbour for a weekend of racing on Bedford Basin. Visiting boats are welcome to tie up to one of our moorings, free of charge, for the weekend.

📋 Notice of Race : https://bbyc.ca/labourday

A group of local vendors will be here at the club for a Pop-Up Event. All are welcome to come and check them out & maybe do some shopping.

Tuesday, Aug 11 3pm -8pm and Wednesday, Aug 12th 3pm -8pm

Thank you, ARK volunteers!

ARK Regatta doesn't happen without the 70+ volunteers who showed up all weekend on the race course, at registration, and on shore keeping everything running.

Special thanks to David Roy, who organized the event from the ground up, and Paula Minnikin , who coordinated all activities on the water. And to every volunteer who gave their time — you are the heart of this club.

We're also grateful to our sponsors, whose support makes ARK possible year after year: Sunnybrook Yachts , Aerotec Engines Limited , The Binnacle , and Earthcraft. Thank you for backing one of BBYC beloved sailing traditions.

What a weekend on the Basin!

The 2026 ARK Regatta was bigger than last year, 120+ sailors, six fleets, and the RS21s joining the lineup for the first time. Bedford Basin put on a show, and so did our sailors.

Full results: bbyc.ca/regatta/gXhZydaSAA/results

📷 Photos: Agency H


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1 day to go!

Last call ARK Regatta kicks off tomorrow on Bedford Basin. If you haven't registered, now's the moment.

Register today: https://bbyc.ca/register/regatta/gXhZydaSAA/class