Overview
If sailors want to take their skills to the next level, they are highly encouraged to join the SBYC racing program. It prepares keen sailors for the thrill and challenge of regattas, while promoting hard work and team bonding. Sailors are encouraged to register for a month or more of camp to experience as much training, theory and racing as possible. Whether they are interested in competing in International regattas or at local events, we offer many exciting opportunities for our athletes to compete. The SBYC racing program is ideal for sailors looking for fun, challenge, and camaraderie. By spending more time on the water and acquiring a deeper level of knowledge, racers can experience the joys of competitive and advanced sailing throughout their entire lives.
Sailor CommitmentsSailors should try to commit at least 4 weeks of their summer to the racing program, and to whatever races are available during their weeks of registration. They are also expected to show up consistently Monday through Friday, and do their very best to make it to Sunday races at SBYC.
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Parent CommitmentsWe ask that all parents with sailors attending regattas make some contribution to making these events happen. This can range from preparing meals for the team, to hauling boats to and from the regatta location. Further details are provided once organizing the logistics begins.
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Regattas and EventsThese races are always summer highlights, no matter what the results. For them to happen, lodging, food, and transportation are key items that the club is thankful to parents for in their help.
Further details will be provided in emails to those registered for the racing program. More information on the regattas below |
Regattas
Try Regatta - Point Clare Yacht Club (Early July): The first training regatta of the year. It consists of two days of training followed by two days of racing. It is a very friendly regatta for beginners.
Fruitbowl Sail Central - Hudson Yacht Club (Mid July): The biggest regatta in Quebec. It consists of two days of training run by professional sailors and is followed by two days of racing. This beginner friendly regatta has sailors camping on the Hudson Yacht Club grounds and is one of the best regattas to go to.
Howson Cup - Brome Lake Boating Club (Late July): A classic small regatta. SBYC competes against BLBC for the Howson cup. This very relaxed regatta is run over the course of a weekend and is the best regatta for sailors who want a first glimpse at racing. Sailors camp at BLBC and a communal dinner and breakfast are provided for everyone attending.
Optimist Cork - Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (Early August): For keen Opti racers CORK is often the highlight of the summer. with over 180 boats on the course it is the biggest and most competitive Opti regatta in Canada. Sailors travel to Kingston and the race is held over four days of which three are for racing.
Laser Cork and 420 - Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (Early August): For Laser sailors who want to compete against other high caliber sailors along with many sailors from other countries Laser CORK is the best regatta to attend. With over 180 boats CORK offers some of the best sailing conditions in Canada and is often the highlight of the summer for many sailors.
Fruitbowl Sail Central - Hudson Yacht Club (Mid July): The biggest regatta in Quebec. It consists of two days of training run by professional sailors and is followed by two days of racing. This beginner friendly regatta has sailors camping on the Hudson Yacht Club grounds and is one of the best regattas to go to.
Howson Cup - Brome Lake Boating Club (Late July): A classic small regatta. SBYC competes against BLBC for the Howson cup. This very relaxed regatta is run over the course of a weekend and is the best regatta for sailors who want a first glimpse at racing. Sailors camp at BLBC and a communal dinner and breakfast are provided for everyone attending.
Optimist Cork - Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (Early August): For keen Opti racers CORK is often the highlight of the summer. with over 180 boats on the course it is the biggest and most competitive Opti regatta in Canada. Sailors travel to Kingston and the race is held over four days of which three are for racing.
Laser Cork and 420 - Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (Early August): For Laser sailors who want to compete against other high caliber sailors along with many sailors from other countries Laser CORK is the best regatta to attend. With over 180 boats CORK offers some of the best sailing conditions in Canada and is often the highlight of the summer for many sailors.
