Race a boat half your size and make a splash for a good cause!
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
| When: | Sunday September 28, 2025 – First signal at 12:00 |
| Where: | Armdale Yacht Club – 75 Burgee Run, Halifax, NS |
| Who: | Anyone 16 years of age or older |
| Fee: | $100 |
About the regatta
This is a fundraiser in support of AYC Sailing School, which needs equipment to continue providing high-quality and affordable sailing programs to our community.
Join us for a fun day at AYC
- Races can be viewed from the Armdale Yacht Club clubhouse.
- Encourage your support crew to watch and heckle from the clubhouse while enjoying food and drinks.
- After the race, enjoy food, drinks and fun at the clubhouse.
- Please note: Good times are guaranteed, dignity is optional, and prizes will be plentiful!
Regatta schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 10:00 | Clubhouse opens with brunch available for purchase | AYC Clubhouse |
| 11:00 | Registration, Boat Assignments and Rigging | AYC Sail Training Building |
| 11:30 | Skippers Meeting | AYC Sail Training Building |
| 12:00 | First Signal | Northwest Arm |
| 12:05 | First Start | Northwest Arm |
| After Racing | Awards | AYC Clubhouse |
| After Awards | Post-race social | AYC Clubhouse |
Registration information
- Skill level – Participants should have dinghy experience, be able to swim and know what to do in the event of a capsize.
- Equipment – Bring a PFD; wetsuits are strongly recommended.
- Boats – Optis/prams provided; if you have an Opti, you can bring it!
- Cool SWAG – Registration includes one limited-edition AYC Opti Masters Cup tee shirt.*
* Additional shirts may be purchased during registration and at the regatta (pending availability).
Questions?
Contact us at ayclearntosail@gmail.com.
Regatta news
- Sponsor shout out: Atlantic Yacht SalesAYC Sailing School and the organizers of the 2025 Opti Masters Cup would like to thank Atlantic Yacht Sales for its support of this year’s event! The generosity of our sponsors and supporters helps both Armdale Yacht Club and AYC Sailing School create a lasting impact in our community and develop the sport of sailing… Read more: Sponsor shout out: Atlantic Yacht Sales
- Register now: 2025 AYC Opti Masters CupReady to race a boat half your size and make a splash for a good cause? Get ready for another epic AYC regatta. The AYC Opti Masters Cup is coming back on September 28th, 2025! Some might say this will be the best regatta (or most entertaining) of the 2025 season; an Opti race for… Read more: Register now: 2025 AYC Opti Masters Cup
- Are you ready for the 2025 Opti Masters Cup?SAVE THE DATE! This year’s Opti Masters Cup is Sunday September 28th, 2025! More details to follow!
- Training plan for next year?Here’s some inspiration for going faster in an Opti.
- 2024 Opti Masters Cup ResultsResults The competition and libations were stiff but we ran 5 races with only a few swampings and dunkings. We had 30 (!!) competitors racing Optis/prams yesterday, a number that is beyond any and all expectations. Congratulations to our top 2024 Opti Masters! View full results on ClubSpot Photos View the shared 2024 Opti Masters… Read more: 2024 Opti Masters Cup Results
| THANK YOU. All proceeds from this event support AYC Sailing School’s program equipment, including additional dinghies and a much-needed coach boat. |