Welcome to the Chester Yacht Club
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
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April
All Day
26
April
All Day
28
May
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CYC NEWS
Inner Island Race Course 2024
Inner Island Race Course
- Start between the Dimick and Chester Rock, or the Dock and Chester Rock.
- Quaker N ( CYC mark 18 ) to Starboard
- Little Fish Is. light buoy, MC70 to Port
- Dauphinee Point light buoy MC66 to Port
- Birch Island to Port
- Lynch Bell ( CYC 3) to Port
- Woody Island to Starboard
- Mountain Island PORT
- Finish at CYC Mark 1 Port to Finish
Chester Race Week | Future Dates
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Opening Day just got iconic. ⛵
Bluenose II will sail into Chester Harbour Tuesday evening & stay through to Wednesday to kick off the Opening Day of Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week!
* Arrival Tuesday Aug 11
* Wednesday Aug 12 Opening Day...
Opening Day just got iconic. ⛵
Bluenose II will sail into Chester Harbour Tuesday evening & stay through to Wednesday to kick off the Opening Day of Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week!
* Arrival Tuesday Aug 11
* Wednesday Aug 12 Opening Day...
Getting ready for race season? ⛵
Join us May 28 for our CYC Race Rules Seminar with Warren Collier (US Sailing National Judge & Regional Race Officer)
A great session for both new and experienced racers.
Virtual (Zoom only)
7–9 PM
🔗 Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83480540019?pwd%3DCqv0OGeb9IPMJapBGW1OCaHDYBfhKM.1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0RjI9XmpjfW23iVtXjGB2v...
Join us May 28 for our CYC Race Rules Seminar with Warren Collier (US Sailing National Judge & Regional Race Officer)
A great session for both new and experienced racers.
Virtual (Zoom only)
7–9 PM
🔗 Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83480540019?pwd%3DCqv0OGeb9IPMJapBGW1OCaHDYBfhKM.1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0RjI9XmpjfW23iVtXjGB2v...
@chesterycjuniorsailing
@sailcanada
YAY!! Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance win gold at first Sailing Grand Slam regatta of the season ⛵
Canadian sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance won the gold medal in 49erFX at the first Grand Slam regatta of the season, the Princess Sofia Trophy, which...
@sailcanada
YAY!! Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance win gold at first Sailing Grand Slam regatta of the season ⛵
Canadian sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance won the gold medal in 49erFX at the first Grand Slam regatta of the season, the Princess Sofia Trophy, which...
Our Adult Sailing program is back for 2026 - a great way to get out on the water, build confidence, and learn something new.
Whether you’re brand new or just looking to get more comfortable, this program is a great place to start.
• No...
Whether you’re brand new or just looking to get more comfortable, this program is a great place to start.
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Junior Sailing registration is OPEN ⛵
Don’t wait—programs fill quickly!
REGISTER HERE:
https://theclubspot.com/register/camp/okMQYYEVgf/class
Click the link, open up a profile in Clubspot and select your preferred group.
Payments are also done on the same platform.
Come join us!
Don’t wait—programs fill quickly!
REGISTER HERE:
https://theclubspot.com/register/camp/okMQYYEVgf/class
Click the link, open up a profile in Clubspot and select your preferred group.
Payments are also done on the same platform.
Come join us!
CYC Junior Sailing Registration Open
CYC Junior Sailing Program 2026 – Scroll Down to Register Now! We’re pleased to introduce the 2026 Chester Yacht Club Junior Sailing Coaching Team. Our coaches are dynamic, experienced professionals who foster and share their love of sailing with their students. This fantastic group will...
The Online Club Judge Seminar is a great opportunity for racing sailors to better understand the Racing Rules and how decisions are made on the water.
You’ll learn how protest committees work, how hearings are run, and even take part in a practice protest hearing...
You’ll learn how protest committees work, how hearings are run, and even take part in a practice protest hearing...
Sail Nova Scotia has scheduled Sail Canada Voile Canada Race Official training this spring. Most will be virtual, but one will be an in-person session in Halifax.
https://sailnovascotia.checklick.com/
Here are the details:
#1 - Wednesday, April 15 from 7-10pm - Virtual Assistant Race Officer Course...
https://sailnovascotia.checklick.com/
Here are the details:
#1 - Wednesday, April 15 from 7-10pm - Virtual Assistant Race Officer Course...
@chesterraceweek Heading to the Halifax Boat Show? ⚓
Swing by the Atlantic Yacht Sales booth #502 on Saturday, Feb 7 at noon for a Chester Race Week meet & greet!
Come chat Race Week 2026 - see you there!
@atlanticyachtsales
#ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #AtlanticYachtSales #HalifaxBoatShow
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Swing by the Atlantic Yacht Sales booth #502 on Saturday, Feb 7 at noon for a Chester Race Week meet & greet!
Come chat Race Week 2026 - see you there!
@atlanticyachtsales
#ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #AtlanticYachtSales #HalifaxBoatShow
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Shake off the winter blues and hit the dance floor with us at CYC! ❄️
Join us Saturday, January 31 for Winter Dance with live music from Dark & Stormy Band.
It’s the perfect excuse for a mid-winter night out with great music, good friends,...
Join us Saturday, January 31 for Winter Dance with live music from Dark & Stormy Band.
It’s the perfect excuse for a mid-winter night out with great music, good friends,...
Coming UP at CYC
18
April
All Day
26
April
All Day
28
May
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
No event found!