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Chester Yacht Club | Chester, NS

Chester Yacht Club (CYC) is a private sailing club situated on beautiful Mahone Bay with excellent access to the best sailing in Canada. CYC is host to Canada’s largest keelboat regatta, Chester Race Week, the much anticipated and highly regarded annual Opti Jam dinghy regatta, and is home to robust and internationally respected IOD and Bluenose fleets. Our objective is to encourage Club members to become more proficient in the personal management, maintenance and handling of their boats; to promote safety, proper navigation and seamanship; to provide social and instructional activities in the interests of all Club members and their guests; and to enhance the sport of sailing within our membership and community.


Coming UP at CYC


CYC NEWS

2024 Top Skippers

Robinson Trophy

1          Steve Stairs                 479                  Something’s Bruin

2          Olivia Mason               182                  Ghost

3          Stewart Creaser          68                    Adriatic

Spring Bluenose

1          Steve Stairs                 479                  Something’s Bruin

2          Max Flinn                    85                    Rebel

3          Henry Demone           257                  Wahoo

Spring Series

1          Carl Davis                    500                  Jahmon

2          Chris Campbell           1096                Spice

3          Todd Wilson               229                  Falcon

McNabb Trophy

1          Peter Wickwire           13                    Storm

2          Terry Schnare             57                    Head Games

3          Carl Davis                    500                  Jahmon

Mahone Bay Opener 2024

1          Terry Schnare             57                    Head Games

2          Stephen Fitzgerald     79                    White Boat

3          Chris Campbell           1096                Spice

Legion Trophy

1          Peter Wickwire           13                    Storm

2          Chris Power                 329                  Jaeger

3          Jay Nadelson              7                      Elida

Pearre Cup 2024

1          Henry Demone           257                  Wahoo

2          Steve Stairs                 479                  Something’s Bruin

3          Darcy Young               46                    Lonestar

Sanye Cup 2024

1          Steve Stairs                 479                  Something’s Bruin

2          Olivia Mason               182                  Ghost

3          Stewart Creaser          68                    Adriatic

Huntington Trophy

FFA

1          Chris Power                 329                  Jaeger

2          Terry Schnare             57                    Head Games

3          Charles Walker           24                    Afterhours

IOD

1          Dave Mosher              12                    Coachman

2          Peter Wickwire          13                    Storm

3          Ted Murphy                11                    Restless

4th Class Cup

1          Peter Wickwire             13                    Storm

2          Stephen Fitzgerald     79                    White Boat

3          Don McAlpine             23                    Out ‘N ABOAT

Mark Dauphine

1          Chris Von Maltzahn                282                  Vera

2          Henry Demone                       257                  Wahoo

3          Max Flinn                                85                    Rebel

Inner Islands 2024

1          Chris Campbell                        1096                Spice

2          Carl Davis                                500                  Jahmon

3          Stephen Fitzgerald                 79                    White Boat

Anderson Trophy

1          Terry Schnare                         57                    Head Games

2          Peter Wickwire                       13                    Storm

3          Carl Davis                                500                  Jahmon

Bluenose Distance Course

1          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

2          Travis Blain                             47                    Island Girl

3          Malcolm Fraser                       266                  Shaken Kont Stared

Gordon Cup 2024

1          Henry Demone                       257                  Wahoo

2          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

3          Michael Smith                         112/34            Hot Sauce

George Baker 2024

1          Chris Campbell                       1096                Spice

2          Peter Wickwire                       13                    Storm

3          Terry Schnare                         57                    Head Games

Mathers Trophy 2024

Bluenose

1          Aaron Stonehouse                 22                    Geronimo

2          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

3          Chris Von Maltzahn              282                  Vera

FFA

1          Chris Power                             329                  Jaeger

2          Terry Schnare                         57                    Headgames

3          Charles Walker                       24                    Afterhours

IOD

1          Peter Wickwire                       13                    Storm

2          Dave Mosher                          12                    Coachman

3          Ted Murphy                            11                    Restless

1919 Cup 2024

1          Don McAlpine                         23                    OUT ‘N Aboat

2          Durk Steigenga                       34539              MacIntosh

3          Todd Wilson                           229                  Falcon

August Cup 2024

1          Michael Smith                         112/34            Hot Sauce

2          Aaron Stonehouse                 22                    Geronimo

3          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

Outer /Middle / Inner Island 2024

1          Chris Campbell                       1096                Spice

2          Durk Steigenga                       34539              MacIntosh

3          Carl Davis                                500                  Jahmon

 

1          Travis Blain                             47                    Island Girl

2          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

3          Logon Mraz                             227                  Teazer

 

Feader Cup 2024

1          Todd Wilson               229      Falcon

2          Don McAlpine             23        Out ‘N ABOAT

Autumn 2024

1          Terry Schnare             57        Head Games

2          Durk Steigenga         34539  MacIntosh

3          Todd Wilson               229      Falcon

Fall Bluenose 2024

1          Henry Demone             257      Wahoo

2          Chris Von Maltzahn    282      Vera

3          Travis Blain                    47        Island Girl

One Gunea Cup 2024

FFA

1          Charles Walker           24        Afterhours

2          Todd Wilson               229      Falcon

Guv’y Cup

FFA

1          Peter Wickwire                       13        Storm

2          Chris Power                             329      Jaeger

3          Terry Schnare                         57        Head Games

Bluenose

1          Chris Von Maltzahn                282      Vera

2          David Tzagarakis                     88        Crusader

3          Michael Smith                         112/34 Hot Sauce

Rum Race 2024

1          Chris Power                             329      Jaeger

2          Terry Schnare                         57        Head Games

3          Peter Wickwire                       13        Storm

 

Turkey Bowl 2024

1          Peter Wickwire                       13        Storm

2          Dave Mosher                          12        Coachman

3          Durk Steigenga                       34539  MacIntosh

 

 

 

Chester Race Week ‘CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY’

Congratulations to volunteers Jim and Dudley Grove for being presented with the ‘Chairman’s Trophy’ of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week!

Jim and Dudley was presented the trophy by On-Water Chair Dan Conrod for their Outstanding contribution by a volunteer to support Chester Race Week.

Thank You Jim and Dudley for your volunteer time, for allowing the Judges and Race Officers to stay at your home for the regatta and taking such great care of them! THANK YOU and Congratulations and Well Deserved!

#volunteer #chairmanstrophy #chesterraceweek #sailingregatta #thankyou

 

CRW2024-Day4-Awards



Chester Race Week | Future Dates


YearDate
2025August 13 to 16
2026August 12 to 15
2027August 11 to 14

Facebook Feed

Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club3 days ago
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Chester Yacht Club! ✨
We’re grateful for our incredible community of members, sailors, volunteers, and supporters.
Wishing everyone a joyful and relaxing holiday filled with good company and great food! 🥧🚤
Photo credit Lisa Christensen

#HappyThanksgiving #ChesterYachtClub...
Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club4 days ago
⚠️ Heavy Wind Forecast - Check Your Boats! ⚠️

Attention all members! There’s a gale warning advisory in effect for tomorrow Saturday Oct 12. If you have a boat on a mooring, please take the time to check its lines, equipment, and ensure everything is...
Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club5 days ago
Congratulations @lewinlafrancesailing !!

Last week, Nova Scotia’s Paris Olympians and Paralympians were honoured with King Charles III medals. Such a cool moment! Thank you 🥹🎖

#novascotia #canada #girlboss #girlpower
Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club5 days ago
Reminder to CYC members that your tender MUST be REMOVED off the floating docks by October 20th!
#floatscomingout
#endofseason

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Chester Yacht Club | Chester, Nova Scotia | Incorporated 1902

Chester Yacht Club (CYC) is a private sailing club situated on beautiful Mahone Bay with excellent access to the best sailing in Canada. CYC is host to Canada’s largest keelboat regatta, Chester Race Week, the much anticipated and highly regarded annual Opti Jam dinghy regatta, and is home to robust and internationally respected IOD and Bluenose fleets. Our objective is to encourage Club members to become more proficient in the personal management, maintenance and handling of their boats; to promote safety, proper navigation and seamanship; to provide social and instructional activities in the interests of all Club members and their guests; and to enhance the sport of sailing within our membership and community.


Coming UP at CYC


CYC NEWS

2024 Top Skippers

Robinson Trophy

1          Steve Stairs                 479                  Something’s Bruin

2          Olivia Mason               182                  Ghost

3          Stewart Creaser          68                    Adriatic

Spring Bluenose

1          Steve Stairs                 479                  Something’s Bruin

2          Max Flinn                    85                    Rebel

3          Henry Demone           257                  Wahoo

Spring Series

1          Carl Davis                    500                  Jahmon

2          Chris Campbell           1096                Spice

3          Todd Wilson               229                  Falcon

McNabb Trophy

1          Peter Wickwire           13                    Storm

2          Terry Schnare             57                    Head Games

3          Carl Davis                    500                  Jahmon

Mahone Bay Opener 2024

1          Terry Schnare             57                    Head Games

2          Stephen Fitzgerald     79                    White Boat

3          Chris Campbell           1096                Spice

Legion Trophy

1          Peter Wickwire           13                    Storm

2          Chris Power                 329                  Jaeger

3          Jay Nadelson              7                      Elida

Pearre Cup 2024

1          Henry Demone           257                  Wahoo

2          Steve Stairs                 479                  Something’s Bruin

3          Darcy Young               46                    Lonestar

Sanye Cup 2024

1          Steve Stairs                 479                  Something’s Bruin

2          Olivia Mason               182                  Ghost

3          Stewart Creaser          68                    Adriatic

Huntington Trophy

FFA

1          Chris Power                 329                  Jaeger

2          Terry Schnare             57                    Head Games

3          Charles Walker           24                    Afterhours

IOD

1          Dave Mosher              12                    Coachman

2          Peter Wickwire          13                    Storm

3          Ted Murphy                11                    Restless

4th Class Cup

1          Peter Wickwire             13                    Storm

2          Stephen Fitzgerald     79                    White Boat

3          Don McAlpine             23                    Out ‘N ABOAT

Mark Dauphine

1          Chris Von Maltzahn                282                  Vera

2          Henry Demone                       257                  Wahoo

3          Max Flinn                                85                    Rebel

Inner Islands 2024

1          Chris Campbell                        1096                Spice

2          Carl Davis                                500                  Jahmon

3          Stephen Fitzgerald                 79                    White Boat

Anderson Trophy

1          Terry Schnare                         57                    Head Games

2          Peter Wickwire                       13                    Storm

3          Carl Davis                                500                  Jahmon

Bluenose Distance Course

1          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

2          Travis Blain                             47                    Island Girl

3          Malcolm Fraser                       266                  Shaken Kont Stared

Gordon Cup 2024

1          Henry Demone                       257                  Wahoo

2          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

3          Michael Smith                         112/34            Hot Sauce

George Baker 2024

1          Chris Campbell                       1096                Spice

2          Peter Wickwire                       13                    Storm

3          Terry Schnare                         57                    Head Games

Mathers Trophy 2024

Bluenose

1          Aaron Stonehouse                 22                    Geronimo

2          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

3          Chris Von Maltzahn              282                  Vera

FFA

1          Chris Power                             329                  Jaeger

2          Terry Schnare                         57                    Headgames

3          Charles Walker                       24                    Afterhours

IOD

1          Peter Wickwire                       13                    Storm

2          Dave Mosher                          12                    Coachman

3          Ted Murphy                            11                    Restless

1919 Cup 2024

1          Don McAlpine                         23                    OUT ‘N Aboat

2          Durk Steigenga                       34539              MacIntosh

3          Todd Wilson                           229                  Falcon

August Cup 2024

1          Michael Smith                         112/34            Hot Sauce

2          Aaron Stonehouse                 22                    Geronimo

3          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

Outer /Middle / Inner Island 2024

1          Chris Campbell                       1096                Spice

2          Durk Steigenga                       34539              MacIntosh

3          Carl Davis                                500                  Jahmon

 

1          Travis Blain                             47                    Island Girl

2          Steve Stairs                             479                  Something’s Bruin

3          Logon Mraz                             227                  Teazer

 

Feader Cup 2024

1          Todd Wilson               229      Falcon

2          Don McAlpine             23        Out ‘N ABOAT

Autumn 2024

1          Terry Schnare             57        Head Games

2          Durk Steigenga         34539  MacIntosh

3          Todd Wilson               229      Falcon

Fall Bluenose 2024

1          Henry Demone             257      Wahoo

2          Chris Von Maltzahn    282      Vera

3          Travis Blain                    47        Island Girl

One Gunea Cup 2024

FFA

1          Charles Walker           24        Afterhours

2          Todd Wilson               229      Falcon

Guv’y Cup

FFA

1          Peter Wickwire                       13        Storm

2          Chris Power                             329      Jaeger

3          Terry Schnare                         57        Head Games

Bluenose

1          Chris Von Maltzahn                282      Vera

2          David Tzagarakis                     88        Crusader

3          Michael Smith                         112/34 Hot Sauce

Rum Race 2024

1          Chris Power                             329      Jaeger

2          Terry Schnare                         57        Head Games

3          Peter Wickwire                       13        Storm

 

Turkey Bowl 2024

1          Peter Wickwire                       13        Storm

2          Dave Mosher                          12        Coachman

3          Durk Steigenga                       34539  MacIntosh

 

 

 

Chester Race Week ‘CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY’

Congratulations to volunteers Jim and Dudley Grove for being presented with the ‘Chairman’s Trophy’ of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week!

Jim and Dudley was presented the trophy by On-Water Chair Dan Conrod for their Outstanding contribution by a volunteer to support Chester Race Week.

Thank You Jim and Dudley for your volunteer time, for allowing the Judges and Race Officers to stay at your home for the regatta and taking such great care of them! THANK YOU and Congratulations and Well Deserved!

#volunteer #chairmanstrophy #chesterraceweek #sailingregatta #thankyou

 

CRW2024-Day4-Awards



Chester Race Week | Future Dates


YearDate
2025August 13 to 16
2026August 12 to 15
2027August 11 to 14

Facebook Feed

Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club3 days ago
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Chester Yacht Club! ✨
We’re grateful for our incredible community of members, sailors, volunteers, and supporters.
Wishing everyone a joyful and relaxing holiday filled with good company and great food! 🥧🚤
Photo credit Lisa Christensen

#HappyThanksgiving #ChesterYachtClub...
Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club4 days ago
⚠️ Heavy Wind Forecast - Check Your Boats! ⚠️

Attention all members! There’s a gale warning advisory in effect for tomorrow Saturday Oct 12. If you have a boat on a mooring, please take the time to check its lines, equipment, and ensure everything is...
Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club5 days ago
Congratulations @lewinlafrancesailing !!

Last week, Nova Scotia’s Paris Olympians and Paralympians were honoured with King Charles III medals. Such a cool moment! Thank you 🥹🎖

#novascotia #canada #girlboss #girlpower
Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club5 days ago
Reminder to CYC members that your tender MUST be REMOVED off the floating docks by October 20th!
#floatscomingout
#endofseason

CALENDAR