Dalhousie University Winner of CICSA Fleet Racing Nationals

Nov 21, 2024

Congratulations to Dalhousie University who won the last CICSA 2024 Fall season event, the Fleet Racing National Championships, held by McGill University at the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club at the end of October. A total of 10 teams were in action and completed 16 races. University of Toronto finished in second place, followed by the Royal Military College of Canada. Full details

CICSA (Canadian Intercollegiate Sailing Association) is the governing body for intercollegiate sailing in Canada responsible for the oversight and facilitation of all the teams and events across the country! We also qualify and develop a national student team to represent Canada at international university championships!

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