Race a boat half your size and make a splash for a good cause on October 20th!
| When: | October 20, 2024 – 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 sailing programs to our community.
Join us for a fun day at AYC
- We plan to run races within viewing distance of the Armdale Yacht Club clubhouse deck.
- Please encourage your support crew to watch and heckle from the deck while enjoying good food and drinks.
- After the race, enjoy food, drinks, and Karoke Masters Singing at the clubhouse.
- Please note: Good times are guaranteed, dignity is optional, and prizes will be plentiful!
About the regatta
| 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 | Karoke Masters Singing | AYC Clubhouse |
Registration information
- Boats – Optis/prams provided.
- Cool SWAG – Registration includes one limited-edition AYC Opti Masters Cup tee shirt.*
- Have an Opti? – Bring it and receive a registration discount.
* Additional shirts may be purchased during registration and at the regatta (pending availability).
Questions? Bringing an Opti?
Contact us at ayclearntosail@gmail.com if you are bringing an Opti to get a discount code.
Regatta news
- 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
- What a day! THANK YOU!We had an amazing day yesterday… The weather was incredible and the competition even better. Thank you to all who participated! We will be posting a link to photos and results shortly!
- We’re almost 2 weeks from the raceWe have 7 racers registered as of today (October 4th) and are expecting many more as we get closer to the 20th. Most regatta registrations happen near race day (of course) and we can accommodate as many people as possible. Regatta structure There a few considerations for how the racing will take place: Therefore, we… Read more: We’re almost 2 weeks from the race
| THANK YOU. All proceeds from this event support AYC Sailing School’s program equipment, including additional dinghies and a much-needed coach boat. |