CYC 2025 Social Calendar Highlights – Mark Your Calendar!
We’re looking forward to another unforgettable season of connection, celebration, and community at CYC!
Mark your calendars and join us for these exciting upcoming events:
Thursday May 29 – Race Rules Seminar
- Kick off the season by sharpening your skills. A must for racers—new and experienced sailors alike! We will have a few of the new Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028 rulebooks available for purchase onsite.
Friday June 13 – NEW Members Social
- Join us in welcoming our newest CYC members! A relaxed evening to connect and kick off the summer season.
Tuesday July 1 – Canada Day festivities + Raising the Wharf: A Celebration of Community
- Canada Day Pancake Breakfast & Scavenger Hunt
- More than a national celebration—this year, we mark the completion of our new wharf, made possible by the incredible support of our community, the Province of Nova Scotia, and YOU, our members.
Here’s what’s happening:
Plaque unveiling & donor recognition
• Food truck on the clubhouse grounds
• Dance to Live music by Rec Room Jams Band, 6:30–9:30pm
Friday July 4 – Thank You Appreciation Social for Chester Volunteer Fire Department
- Join us in honouring our local heroes with a thank-you celebration. Chester Volunteer Firefighters will be attending, as well as our local MOC Councillors, and the Chester Fire Services Committee. Our community is incredibly fortunate to have the Chester Volunteer Fire Department, a dedicated team that serves with unwavering commitment. This event is our way of expressing sincere gratitude for their service.
Sunday July 6 – Afternoon Tea Social
- Return of our cozy afternoon gathering to enjoy classic tea-time fare with friends.
Wednesday July 9 – Speaker Series
- Our summer speaker series begins! Stay tuned for details on featured guests.
Friday July 11 – CanBoat & Lisa Ross are our Guests
- Member Social special event with guests Olympic sailor Lisa Ross and CanBoat Commander Laura Webber. Lisa will talk about her journey and experience of competing in two Olympic Games and Laura will share some boating safety procedures, emphasizing proper certification for sailors of all levels.
Friday July 18 – Little Black Dress Social
- A club favourite! Dress to impress for a stylish evening of Sip, Shop & Socialize
Wednesday July 23 – Speaker Series Continues
- More stories, inspiration, and local insight. Join us in the clubhouse.
Wednesday August 6 – Speaker Series Continues
- Another evening of thoughtful discussion and community learning.
Sunday August 30 – Commodore’s Picnic on Quaker Island
- A relaxed day of food, fun, and fresh air on the island. Pack your picnic blanket and join us!
Friday August 8 – Commodore Dinner Dance
- Celebrate the season with a night of dining and dancing.
Friday September 5 – Corn Boil
- Join us for fresh local corn, a variety of tasty butters, and good old-fashioned sailor-family-friendly fun. Bring your appetite and your crew!
Friday October 3 – End of Season Sailing Awards
- An evening to recognize the incredible achievements of our sailors. Trophies, camaraderie, and celebration.
Saturday October 25 – Halloween Dance with Dark & Stormy Band
- Costumes encouraged! Come dance the night away with Dark & Stormy Band and celebrate the spooky season CYC-style.
Stay tuned for more info on each event through our regular weekly membership newsletter emails!
We can’t wait to see you this season!
Cathy Ross, CYC Vice Commodore and CYC Social Committee