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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OPTI JAM – Monday August 4 and Tuesday August 5
Register Now: Opti Jam Registration
Opti Jam at Chester Yacht Club
Opti Jam is a Green Regatta, focused on fun, learning, and building sailing skills. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we will not be providing bottled water. Instead, a water-filling station will be available on-site. All participants are asked to bring a reusable water bottle.
This regatta is designed to help young sailors develop confidence on the water in a positive and supportive environment.
Fleet Divisions:
Green Fleet – For sailors new to racing who have participated in one regatta or less.
Intermediate Fleet – For sailors with some racing experience but not yet racing competitively.
Advanced Fleet – For competitive sailors.
Race Committees, with input from coaches, may move sailors to the fleet best suited to their skill level.
What Your Sailor Should Bring:
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Plenty of food (lunch and snacks)
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A whistle
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Refillable water bottle
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PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
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Hat and sunscreen
Register here today: Opti Jam Registration
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