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.


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PORTSMOUTH event – Saturday, June 25

Portsmouth is the best way to engage sailors who do not usually compete, do not have a large keelboat or have a boat that does not typical fit the stereotype. This event format creates a more inclusive opportunity to get ALL boats and ALL sailors to participate together in an event on the water. Portsmouth was at first used primarily for smaller keelboats and dinghies but the formula is now widely used for all types of boats. Many local yachts clubs are adopting this format and the CYC Race Management team believes it is worth offering to our members in Chester.

For example, Bluenoses, J44s, C&C 41s, IODs, J24s , J29s, 420s, Optis and skiffs (etc, etc, etc) on the same race course. Also, this presents another great opportunity to introduce and mix the juniors into fleet racing.

This will be a joint effort between sail training fleet and handicap fleet. The purpose is to engage as many participants as possible from across the entire CYC membership, including those that primarily enjoy cruising. CYC Sail Training has a list of highly successful international competitive sailors that will join in on this Portsmouth event, giving club members the opportunity to sail against Olympian’s and world champs. Remember, this event is all about participating and giving our membership and opportunity to have a fun afternoon. Anything beyond that is a bonus. So get that bottom painted, bend on the main and get ready for some fun on June 25th.

Portsmouth – WiKi

 

Wonderful News!

Wonderful News:
As Chester Yacht Club Vice Commodore I am happy to announce today that we have received a generous grant from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). This grant will assist in our refurbishment and revitalization efforts associated with the Crane and Floats that are a fundamental part of delivering on our on-water services safely.
CYC appreciates being recognized for the role we play, both locally, as well as from a regional tourism perspective through our long standing sailing events and programs.
These funds could not come at a better time.
Looking forward to an active event-filled summer season.
Jennifer Chandler


Chester Race Week | Future Dates


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2026August 12 to 15
2027August 11 to 14
2028August 16 to 19

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Chester Yacht Club2 days ago
Ever thought about learning to sail? ⛵️

Join us at Chester Yacht Club for relaxed evening sessions on the water - No experience needed.

4 sessions available
4 classes per session
Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30–7:30pm
$400 + hst per session

Session Dates:
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Chester Yacht Club3 days ago
Thank you!
To the volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to Chester Yacht Club, we are so grateful.

You make it all happen.

HAPPY National Volunteer Week 💙

#chesteryachtclub #chesterns #nationalvolunteerweek #thankyou #volunteersarethebest💕
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Chester Yacht Club2 weeks ago
@chesterraceweek
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...
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Chester Yacht Club2 weeks ago
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...
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Chester Yacht Club3 weeks ago
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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...
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Chester Yacht Club3 weeks ago
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.

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Chester Yacht Club1 month ago
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!
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Chester Yacht Club1 month ago
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...
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Chester Yacht Club1 month ago
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...