QCYC Open Goes This Saturday

September 6, 2023

On September 9, 2023, Queen City Yacht Club will again host its annual Open Regatta. A tradition for decades, the September date promises great racing as crews are well practiced and boats are at their best. The event is also renowned for its stellar awards party featuring live music with the Toronto skyline as a backdrop.

The event is open to the following classes:

J 105
J 80
PHRF FS and NFS
Viking 28
Beneteau 36.7
PHRF FS
PHRF NFS

More information can be found on YachtScoring and on the QCYC Open Regatta web page.

For more information contact openregatta@qcyc.ca

See you on the start line!

Charles Waterman

QCYC Open Regatta Chair

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