AQVA Regatta raises $65K

AQVA

Aug 26, 2021

AQVA Learn RaceThe 9th annual Regatta for AQVA was held in Montreal’s West Island on Saturday August 21st 2021 and raised over $65,000 for the adapted sailing program run by l’Association québécoise de voile adaptée (AQVA).

Forty-four sailboats from various local yacht clubs participated in a beautiful day of pursuit race, cocktails, awards and dancing, hosted by the Royal Saint-Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval. The fleet included keelboats, dinghies from local race teams, and Martin 16s for sailors with disabilities. Some powerboats were also present to witness this special annual community event.

Each boat raised money through the online platform and an online auction also raised funds. The AQVA allows over 200 sailors to leave their wheelchairs on the dock and benefit from the freedom of this wonderfully adapted sport!

Now in its ninth year, the largest fundraising regatta in Québec is organized by a team of volunteers who bring to life an event that raises funds to allow a maximum number of sailors with disabilities to enjoy the freedom and excitement of the adapted sport. Founded by RSTLYC members, the Regatta is the greatest source of income for the Association.
AQVA Regatta 2021 Poster

Related Articles

Meet Our First Selected Olympians: Georgia and Antonia
| |

Meet Our First Selected Olympians: Georgia and Antonia

Apr 3, 2024 Georgia and Antonia Lewin-Lafrance, National Team sailors in the 49erFX, are so far the only ones guaranteed a spot to compete for Canada. That will change this week when the final selections are made via the Princess Sofia Regatta. The Lewin-Lafrance sisters are going to the Princess Sofia in Palma, Majorca as…

Arie Moffat et Ryan Woods écrivent l’histoire en devenant la première équipe canadienne à se qualifier à une course des médailles en 49er

Arie Moffat et Ryan Woods écrivent l’histoire en devenant la première équipe canadienne à se qualifier à une course des médailles en 49er

Arie Moffat (Kingston, ON, KYC) et Ryan Wood (Vancouver, C.-B., RVYC) sont devenus les tout premiers Canadiens à se qualifier et participer à une course des médailles en 49er lors d’une compétition internationale majeure, ce qu’ils ont réalisé le mercredi 21 juin lors de la compétition Kiel Week en Allemagne.

  • CAN SailGP: Wreck-Em Review

    CAN SailGP: Wreck-Em Review

    May 1, 2024 At the last SailGP event in Christchurch NZ, the Canadian boat had three collisions and a number of injuries. It was mayhem as the video shows. Taking on water throughout the race, the Canadians nonetheless made the final and came away with a third place. We encourage you to watch this mind-blowing… Read More…

  • What Ever Happened to the Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes? (YRUGL)

    What Ever Happened to the Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes? (YRUGL)

    May 1, 2024 By Roger Renaud For many years, sailors of the Great Lakes have enjoyed competing against each other, both locally, and on an intersectional basis. In the past, the Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes has fostered and promoted competition among the six Great Lakes Yachting Associations. The Yacht Racing Union of… Read More…