Chester Yacht Club

⛵ MAHONE BAY OPENER ⛵
June 27 & 28, 2026

Join us for C*C’s 4th Annual Mahone Bay Opener!

Whether you’re a seasoned racer or trying your first regatta, all sailboats are welcome.

✔ No yacht club membership required
✔ No entry fee
✔ Two races each day
✔ A Fleet, B Fleet & White Sails divisions
✔ Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall

Do I need to be a member of C*C?
No. This event is open to everyone. Simply complete your registration, upload your insurance documents and PHRF certificate, and sign the Disclaimer of Liability.

Register here:
https://theclubspot.com/register/regatta/ZE8Cy0d1mx/class

Awards will be presented at Chester Yacht Club on Sunday, June 28 at 1630.

The best things in life are free — and so is this regatta. Come race with us! ⛵
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https://themastheadnews.ca/?p=1004339

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Congratulations to Sport Nova Scotia’s 2026 Support4Sport Team of the Year 🏆
Team Lewin-LaFrance Sailing!

Chester sailors Georgia and Antonia Lewin-LaFrance were honoured at the Support4Sport Awards for their outstanding success representing Canada & Nova Scotia on the international sailing stage.

We’re so proud of these two for continuing to inspire the next generation of sailors through their talent, dedication and hard work. ⛵🏆

C*C RACE RULES SEMINAR ⛵️
Thursday, May 28
7:00–9:00 PM
Virtual Event via Zoom
Join us online for an evening focused on racing rules and on-the-water situations with Warren Collier, US Sailing National Judge & Regional Race Officer.
Whether you’re new to racing or looking for a refresher before the season starts, this is a great session to attend.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83480540019?pwd=Cqv0OGeb9IPMJapBGW1OCaHDYBfhKM.1
Meeting ID: 834 8054 0019
Passcode: 266081
See you online!

⛵
NEW C*C Junior Sailing Website Now Live!

We’ve updated the Chester Yacht Club Junior Sailing section with:
• program information
• registration links
• day-to-day program details
• safety information
• instructor/team info
• regatta & racing details
• sailor code of conduct
• how-to-register help

Whether your sailor is brand new or returning for another summer on the water, everything is now easier to find in one place.

Registration is now open.

🔗 www.chesteryachtclub.ca/junior-sailing/

UPDATE ⛵

49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships
📍Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, France
📅May 12-17

After Day/Après le jour : 3/6

🚨 Antonia & Georgia Lewin-LaFrance have qualified for the Gold Fleet

⛵49erFX (/52 - # races/courses : 7)
20 (-5) Antonia & Georgia Lewin-LaFrance
🎯Top 10 after Saturday qualify for the Final Series and the Road to the Podium

⛵Nacra 17 (/35 - # races/courses : 7)
26 (-1) Galen Richardson
DETAILS : https://49er.org/events/2026-world-championship/result-49fx

*Canadian Sailing Team members / Membres de l’équipe canadienne de voile

📷Sailing Energy

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms of Chester Yacht Club 💐⛵

To the moms who sail, volunteer, organize, cheer from the dock, crew on race nights, and keep the next generation of sailors going - Happy Day!❤️

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⛵ C*C Junior Sailing Registration is Open for Summer 2026!

Our Junior Sailing Program offers a fun, safe, and active summer on the water for kids and teens of all experience levels, from beginners to more advanced sailors.

How to Register:
https://chesteryachtclub.ca/sail-training/

Scroll down and click:
“REGISTER HERE FOR JUNIOR SAILING & ADULT SAILING LESSONS”

When you first enter the registration page, you’ll see 3 options at the top:
• Adult Sailing
• Junior Sailing
• Private Lessons

Click “Junior Sailing” to view all available sessions and programs.

Register now ⛵

Questions?
[email protected]

Please share with families who may be interested!

⛵ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – OPTI NORTH AMERICANS ⛵

Nova Scotia is hosting the Optimist North American Championships at Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron from May 21–28 and volunteers are needed!

On the water, on land, in the boatyard
There’s a role for everyone.

Sign up here:
www.rnsys.com/volunteer-opti-nams

Please share with anyone who may be interested in helping support this exciting international sailing event!


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