Racing

Rat Infested Regatta

August 16, 2023

The Bilge Rat Trophy – do you really want to win him?

The Regina Sailing Club Bilge Rat Regatta took place July 22, 2023, at the home of the Club at The Resort Village of Saskatchewan Beach on Last Mountain Lake.

The Regatta was an open event – one race, winner takes all!

Supported by Sask Sport, Redhead Equipment, and ASL Paving Ltd., the “Rat Race” was a multi-class race using the Portsmouth Yardstick, handicapping Laser, Tasar and Puffin boats. The Race Officer, Patricia Coons, masterfully managed the windward / leeward course which was shortened due to “light wind”, definitely an understatement.

Ming Xiao, First Place

Participants, Race volunteers and Spectators after the Race, enjoyed a DIY BBQ with burgers, baked beans, Caesar and potato salad galore.

A fun day for all, except maybe for The Bilge Rat, which is a vile creature, requiring incarceration in the Clubhouse. One competitor was heard to say: “I don’t want to win. I don’t want to touch that thing!”

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PCYC Steerers’ Invitational and Four Sisters Open Goes International!

Sailors came from as far as Hong Kong, Mexico, Vancouver, Nova Scotia, Beaconsfield, Frenchman’s Bay, Lake of Bays, Sarnia, Kingston and South Portland more to the 64th PCYC Steerers’ Invitational and the 22nd Four Sisters Open events this past weekend at Port Credit Yacht Club.

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Rebirth of a Classic – The Transat Returns for 2016 and Heads to New York

The first ever single-handed ocean yacht race, that was originally staged in 1960, is set to return in 2016 when some of the world’s best solo sailors and most spectacular yachts will take on the classic 2,800-mile course of The Transat, from Britain to the United States.

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LORC/ABYC Open Regatta May 25 & 26

As has been the recent tradition, the ABYC Open will kick off the 2019 season. PHRF Racers will sail around the buoys on Saturday and will enjoy a “coastal” race on Sunday. The IRC and one-design fleets will race around the buoys both days.

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Day 2 at Chester Race Week

Day 2 at Chester Race week saw a nice 10-15 knot breeze in the morning and early afternoon. By the middle of the afternoon, a typical Nova Scotia weather system moved into place with fierce wind and torrential rain. However, the sailors took it all in stride and “weathered” the storm, albeit, coming into the clubhouse a little wet. Most race courses were able to get in at least one race and some three.

This regatta, brings generations of sailors and families together for the week. It is not uncommon to see 2 or 2 generations of sailors on the same boat with junior taking the helm.

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Yacht Disrupts Vancouver Dragon Boat Race, Sparks Safety Concerns

Charter yacht motors into racecourse on Saturday, disrupting the 2,000-metre Guts & Glory race during the Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival.

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CYA Appoints Curtis Florence CYA’s Rolex Sailor of the Year Award

Last night, during CYA's Annual General Meeting, Curtis Florence was appointed CYA’s Rolex Sailor of the Year Award during the Awards Dinner hosted by the Royal Canadian Yachting Club. Curtis’ two sons, Trey (16) and Jordan (12), were present to accept the award on behalf of their father. Curtis was able to make his gracious acceptance speech via SKYPE.

The Big Picture: Foiling Hard

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Sail Nova Scotia Evening of Excellence and Fundraising

Nov 29, 2023 Bill Haliburton was the high bidder of the first four Premium tickets for the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Halifax. He is flanked by Canada SailGP Team sailors Jareese Finch (L) and Billy Gooderham (R) – both now call Halifax home. The Nova Scotia sailing and boating community from across the province gathered Friday evening (November… Read More…