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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COVID-19
Link to Return to Sailing, pg 10-11 is about racing.
Link to NS updates on NS COVID-19
https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/
The latest from Sail NS (Friday, June 19, 2020)
People can now gather in groups of up to 10 without physical distancing. People in a group are not required to be exclusive but they are strongly encouraged to maintain a consistent group. This is especially important for Nova Scotians who are more at risk of complications from COVID-19. This change replaces the concept of family household bubbles.
What it means for our clubs and programs:
I run Sail Canada and RYA courses on my keelboat. Can I deliver the programs now without having to physically distance from my students?
YES. But given the restriction on no overnight summer camps, it is our interpretation that live aboard courses are not permitted.
We have a 420 program. Can friends sail together now?
YES. Kids can sail with their friends.
None of my regular racing crew is in my bubble. Can we sail together now?
YES, just no more than 10 on a boat!
Friends are coming to NS soon to visit from another province. Do they need to self-isolate for 14 days?
YES, however, the Premier announced if all goes well that will be removed the 3rd week of July.
Please remember that the public health measures regarding good hygiene and regular cleaning of high contact surfaces remain in effect.
Cheers!
Frank
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Frank Denis
Executive Director
Sail Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Road, 4th floor
Halifax, NS
B3J 1G6
(902)425-5450 ext 312
[email protected]
www.sailnovascotia.ca
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...
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...
@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...
Whether you’re brand new or just looking to get more comfortable, this program is a great place to start.
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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!
You’ll learn how protest committees work, how hearings are run, and even take part in a practice protest hearing...
https://sailnovascotia.checklick.com/
Here are the details:
#1 - Wednesday, April 15 from 7-10pm - Virtual Assistant Race Officer Course...
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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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,...
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