Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Race Teams

World Class Sailing legend Andreas Josenhans was on the umpire boat today and giving some world class coaching tips... here are some of his comments on the event. @theyachtsquadron @sailcanada @sailnovascotia

Lots of fun and tight racing on our final Saturday on J22s! Many thanks to all the volunteers organizing it and congratulations to all sailors for participating and making this a successful event despite the cold weather! @theyachtsquadron @sailnovascotia @sailcanada

Awesome recap from the 1st J-22 Saturdays at the Sailor’s Bar. Everyone invited next Saturday! 10:30 check in (individual registrations, no team needed). 11:00 Skippers meeting. Online registration: https://rnsys.checklick.com/... Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Sail Canada Voile Canada Sail Nova Scotia

J22 finals race 4

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RBC Training Ground is back! Athletes can go to RBCTrainingground.ca for instructions on how to fill out an Athlete Profile and participate in virtual testing from home, any time before the December 1st deadline.

October 17 & 18 Optis-4.7-Radial-Laser-i420

Fun weekend with great racing at the Fall Dinghy Regatta! 2 days of solid Dinghy racing in the middle of October with with a bit of everything: rain, sun, high-mid-low winds but lots of smiles! Congratulations to all the sailors and coaches for the great show and many thanks to the volunteers for making it happen! Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron... Sail Canada Voile Canada Sail Nova Scotia Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic Canadian Youth Sailing Canadian 420 Class Association Laser - North America See more

Fall Dinghy Regatta October 17 & 18 Optis-4.7-Radial-Laser-i420 Sail Canada Voile Canada... Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association International 420 Class Association Canadian 420 Class Association Canadian Youth Sailing Laser - North America Sail Nova Scotia Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron See more

Day 1 of the RNSYS Fall Dinghy Regatta. The weather conditions () made us get creative on how we run races. But despite the rain and cold winds in mid October, we had 31 young sailors, 4 races for each of the 5 classes, home made chilli after races and priceless smiles everywhere! Tomorrow is looking sunny and warmer for the last day of the regatta! Sail Canada Voile Canada... Canadian Youth Sailing Sail Nova Scotia Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron International Laser Class Association - ILCA See more

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On-board action with data analytics from the Atlantic YOTS recently in Halifax. You can check out the speed, heeling angle, course heading and track! Canadian Youth Sailing... Sail Canada Voile Canada Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron International 420 Class Association Canadian 420 Class Association Sail Nova Scotia Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic See more

Today was the final day of the Sunday Dinghy Series for September. Every Sunday of September we had 3 or 4 short races for each class and kept scores (except Kennedy Cup weekend). In the Laser, Matthew Stevens took the overall win over 26 boats. In Optis, Baruch Saffer won over 13 Optis. In 420s, Riley & Finlay Macaulay took the win over 7 boats.... Consistency pays off! Now onto the October Sunday Series! 4 Sundays of racing ahead! Everyone is welcome to come race dinghies at 1pm! @canyouthsailing @theyachtsquadron @sailnovascotia @sailcanada

Fantastic Youth Olympic Training Seminar in our Atlantic region. Great to see sailors from NL, NB, PEI and all over NS coming together for this event. Huge thanks to our outstanding coaches for running a phenomenal clinic: Paul Tingley, Max Flinn, Lauren Sullivan, Spencer Dalzell, Oliver Bone, Jacob Saunders, Daniel Rainham and Agustin Ferrario. Shout out to Sail Canada for the support.... Sail Canada Voile Canada Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic Canadian Youth Sailing Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Sail Nova Scotia Sail PEI PEI Sail Team Sail/Voile New Brunswick International 420 Class Association Canadian 420 Class Association Laser - North America Int 29er Class

Day 1 of the Atlantic YOTS. 37 sailors from all Atlantic provinces among Lasers, i420, 29er and windsurf. Amazing coaches + great sailing + keen sailors = SUCCESS! Sail Canada Voile Canada Canadian Youth Sailing... Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Sail Nova Scotia Canadian 420 Class Association See more

When Moth meets and Opti

Results from the Kennedy Cup: https://www.rnsys.com/component/easyfolderlistingpro/,

Day 1 of Kennedy Cup: The wind made it tricky to set a course but the sailors kept it intense and super fun with tight racing! Successful day with 4 races in for each class and pizza & ice cream after races! Final day tomorrow with awards scheduled for 4:30pm at club house. Many thanks to the volunteers and @binnacleyachting for sponsoring the event with awesome prizes!

When our regattas were cancelled and our sport was put on hold, the sailing community stayed strong Thank you for #SailingAllTogether with us!

Fall Sailing starting September 5th and OPEN to all sailors in the Atlantic bubble! 10% OFF registering before before Sept 1. - Amazing coaches... - Sunday Dinghy Racing - Optis - Laser - 420 - 29er/49er - Windsurf - Foiling - Keelboat & more! - LOTS OF FUN! https://rnsys.checklick.com Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Sail Nova Scotia Sail Canada Voile Canada Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic

Our Race Team sailors on the Farr 30 program had a great time competing in Lunenburg this weekend and wrapped it up standing on the podium! Congratulations to the Yardsail Team & Take 2 Team! Many thanks to LYC for hosting! @ Lunenberg, Nova Scotia

Foiling day for some of our Race Team sailors today! Soaking every bit of this summer! Sail Canada Voile Canada Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic Canadian Youth Sailing... Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron See more

Yesterday our Race Team had a fantastic day in McNabs island enjoying the beach and being introduced to windsurf and Kitesurf. Many thanks to all the coaches and Chris Megaffin for such an awesome experience! #halifax #novascotia #windsurf #kitesurfing @ McNabs Island Sail Canada Voile Canada... Canadian Youth Sailing Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic Sail Nova Scotia Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron See more

Our summer so far has been full of fantastic sailing where we have been experiencing lots of fun sailing on top of our regular classes! We might not be attending any regatta yet but we are certainly loving sailing and progressing in the sport! #windsurfing #lasersailing #catamaransailing #49ers #29er #keelboat #optisailing #420sailing #halifax #novascotia #halifaxnoise Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron... Sail Canada Voile Canada Canadian Youth Sailing Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic Canadian 420 Class Association Sail Nova Scotia International 420 Class Association Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

Pride week is a celebration of our shared humanity, diversity and inclusivity. The LGBTQ2 community has a home with the Squadron. . . . #showyourpride #halifaxpride #novascotiapride #prideweek2020 #equality #diversity #loveislove

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Name: Jack Gogan Sport: Sailing ... What is your best sports memory? My best memory comes from my first international regatta. I qualified to represent Canada at the North American Championships in Antigua in July of 2015. I worked hard to prepare but did not know what to expect. The conditions were very challenging, with plenty of wind, large waves and experienced competition. I sailed well, felt in control and responsive, and I won the last race of the regatta. Winning that race in those conditions while representing Canada for the first time was a great feeling and left me with enthusiasm and confidence that I still try and capture when I race. What is the biggest obstacle you’ve had to overcome as an athlete? The biggest obstacle I have is the physical distance between my coach and I and competition. I live with my family in Sydney NS but I sail out of RNSYS in Halifax and compete internationally. This means that almost every weekend in the spring and fall, most of the summer, and much of my vacation time from school is spent away from home, either training or racing in Halifax or other locations. I love sailing and racing but I miss time with family and friends. What is the best advice you’ve ever been given? Mental performance is as important as physical performance and challenges are really just the best kind of opportunities. Who is your biggest cheerleader? My family. My family sacrifices so much so I can sail at a high performance level but they are my biggest source of support when things get challenging. #AtlanticProud

Summer in Nova Scotia is the best! Sail Canada Voile Canada Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Canadian Youth Sailing... Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic #halifax #halifaxnoise #halifaxns @ Halifax, Nova Scotia See more

The safety and well-being of participants, volunteers, staff, visitors and the community at large continue to be the first priority for the CORK Board of Direct...ors. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the regattas that were scheduled for August, that is: CORK International Optimist Regatta (August 6-9th) The Soling Canadian Championship ( August 6-9th) CORK International Regatta ( August 10-14th) CORK Olympic Classes Regatta (August 14-18th) The CORK leadership continues to closely monitor all developments related to COVID-19. We will continue to prepare for the CORK Fall Regatta following the measures recommended by health, government and sailing agencies. We remain engaged with the City of Kingston and the local health authority to develop a plan on how the event might be conducted as restrictions are eased. The decision to host the CORK Fall Regatta will be made not later than 45 days ahead of the scheduled start date. Our wish is for everyone to continue to stay safe, practise physical distancing and follow the guidelines of your local government. Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time. The CORK Board of Directors www.cork.org

So excited to have all our programs back! Register Online!

GOOD NEWS ALERT!!! Message from from Sail NS: Hi everyone!!!!! Today the Province announced the latest easing of restrictions.... You can read the full release here https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200618004 In the release it says: People can now gather in groups of up to 10 without physical distancing. People in a group are not required to be exclusive but they are strongly encouraged to maintain a consistent group. This is especially important for Nova Scotians who are more at risk of complications from COVID-19. This change replaces the concept of family household bubbles. What it means for our clubs and programs: I run Sail Canada and RYA courses on my keelboat. Can I deliver the programs now without having to physically distance from my students? YES. But given the restriction on no overnight summer camps, it is our interpretation that live aboard courses are not permitted. We have a 420 program. Can friends sail together now? YES. Kids can sail with their friends. None of my regular racing crew is in my bubble. Can we sail together now? YES, just no more than 10 on a boat! Friends are coming to NS soon to visit from another province. Do they need to self-isolate for 14 days? YES, however the Premier announced if all goes well that will be removed the 3rd week of July. Can I put 11 ice cubes in my Dark & Stormy after a great day of sailing or racing with 9 great friends? YES. Ice cubes are not people! Please remember that the public health measures regarding good hygiene and regular cleaning of high contact surfaces remain in effect.

Sail Canada is proud to announce Agustin Ferrario, as the Canadian Youth Squad Development Coach. As a leader in youth sailing for many years and we are happ...y to have him working with our High Performance team to elevate youth performance across Canada. #sailtowin #sailforlife Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Race Teams

Awesome day on the water today with 5 Optis, 12 Lasers, 2 i420s and a 49er. @ Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

Welcome home! It feels good to write these words and hopefully, it's even better to read them. The Squadron is now open for clubhouse access and in-house dinin...g, plus our Galley To Go call or text takeaway service (902) 943-7933. Thank you very much for your continued support. It means a great deal. We'll see you at the Squadron!

Last week we heard from a professional America's Cup sailor with a paddling background and this week we will hear from his team mate, Trevor Burd, who like many of you, came from a youth sailing background and now he flies with American Magic! Bring your questions and let's learn about the value of working hard when you are young so you have a chance at becoming a professional America's Cup sailor! We can't wait to see you on Friday at 730pm (Halifax time)! Please see Zoom d...etails below: Topic: Celebrity talk: America’s Cup sailor, Trevor Burd Time: Jun 5, 2020 07:30 PM Halifax Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5974544706 Meeting ID: 597 454 4706 Sail Nova Scotia SailNL Sail PEI Skull Island Race Team Voile Québec - Quebec Sailing Ontario Sailing Sail Manitoba BC Sailing Alberta Sailing Association Sail Canada Voile Canada Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association Canadian Youth Sailing Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic

Due to the exceptional situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is with great regret that Sail Canada announces: the postponement of all Regional Champio...nships until the summer of 2021 the cancellation of the 2020 Sail Canada Youth Championships at the Royal St.Lawrence Yacht Club. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2yQrG5Q #sailtowin #sailforlife #staysafe

Optimist World Championships 1968 (Carantec France) Together with many top sailors and coaches we have improved Optimist sailing! Video credits: Bo Johannisson #SailOptiparts, #Sailing, #Dinghy, #SailOptimist, #OptimistWorldChampionships1968

Join us this Friday at 6pm for a happy hour chat with America's Cup sailor, and Nova Scotia resident, Tim Hornsby! Tim is an incredible example of how hard work and constantly learning can help you achieve very high goals on and off the water. He holds the RNSYS close to his heart because, like many of you, it's where his interest in sailing at a high level began. Please note that recording this zoom chat is not allowed We hope to see you on Friday at 6pm and please see t...he Zoom link details in the comments. Sail Canada Voile Canada Voile Québec - Quebec Sailing Ontario Sailing Sail PEI Sail/Voile New Brunswick Skull Island Race Team Alberta Sailing Association BC Sailing RNYC Sailing School

Just a little appreciation post for all sailors across Canada! We miss you! But we'll be reunited soon, keep staying safe : The Shooting Gallery Sports Photography

8pm Halifax time tonight! All Opti sailors welcomed!

The excitement of the first sail post lockdown! #sailingisfun #optisailing #siblings Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic... Sail Canada Voile Canada Canadian Youth Sailing Sail Nova Scotia See more

Tomorrow morning!! 11AM NB Time. VZoom chat with Pan Am Games Gold Medalist and CST member, @sarahdouglas_ presented by @voilequebec Do it!

Calling all young competitive sailors! Everyone is welcome to join us for a conversation with 29er World Champion, young 49er star...and half Canadian , Emilie Amoros. We will hear about what it takes to be a youth world champion, how to transition sailing after youth and his recent selection to represent France at the next Olympics in 49er. It's encouraged to ask questions that are going to help you improve your game since you are about to go sailing!... Please see details below and we are looking forward to seeing you on video on Sunday, May 17 at 11am in Halifax (4pm in France). Time: May 17, 2020 11:00 AM Halifax Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86801033950 Meeting ID: 868 0103 3950 @ Halifax, Nova Scotia

BIG NEWS for Nova Scotia See you on the water!!! https://www.cbc.ca//four-deaths-eight-cases-covid-19-nova-

Sunday Celebrity starting NOW! Everyone invited to join! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5974544706 Meeting ID: 597 454 4706

Picture this: It's medal race day at the Olympics and you are leading the regatta, but need a good race. Your mast breaks in half as you are sailing to the course area before the start. What do you do? How do you overcome this disaster right before the most important race of your life? Learn about how an Olympic gold medalist handled this situation. See you tomorrow at 11am, Halifax time, for an open discussion with one of the worlds best 49er skippers! Bring your quest...ions. This is meant to be a causal discussion! Topic: RNSYS Celebrity talk Time: May 10, 2020 11:00 AM Atlantic Time (Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5974544706 Meeting ID: 597 454 4706

Follow up our virtual racing!

We dont speak Swedish but we do speak Sendy! Lick it, stamp it, send it! Repost from @parhammarstrom Fint väder på Roxen idag. #jollesegling #optimistjolle #segling #optiracing #sailoptimist - #optisailing #IODA #USODA #opti #oppie #opti_tv #sailing #youthsailing

Our celebrity for Sunday 11am presentation is Chris Draper! Olympic medallist, America’s Cup sailor and foiling expert. Come join us! Open to everyone! About Chris Draper: From a young age, Chris has been involved in sailing, racing Optis. At age 12, he won the national title and began travelling internationally representing Great Britain on the world stage, going on to win the silver medal@at the Youth World Championships. That was eventually followed by Olympic success, e...arning the world No.1 ranking in the 49er class for five consecutive years, winning multiple world and European titles en route to a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games. A bit of a speed demon, Draper then moved on to faster boats. Winning the Extreme Sailing Series in 2009 raised his profile and saw him get signed up by America’s Cup Team Korea, followed by Luna Rossa Challenge and most recently SoftBank Team Japan as wing trimmer. After the America’s Cup, he took a year off to sail around the Caribbean with his family on their cruiser sailboat. In 2019 he came back straight to the big leagues as part of the Sail GP Team GBR. A formidable sailor with a inspirational story, he is a current legend of our sport. If you haven’t sign up to receive the zoom link and submit your questions, just fill out our form: https://forms.gle/rEMjxaTioMX1Wxjb8 @theyachtsquadron @sailcanada @sailnovascotia @coda_opti @skullislandraceteam @ Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

Good news Friday! This afternoon the province announced an easing of some public health restrictions around COVID-19, with immediate effect. Not least of whi...ch the province specifically states that ...people can attend boating, yacht or sailing clubs for the purpose of preparing boats for use. . We, like you, are very excited by this news after such an exhausting couple of months. Members are welcome back to the yard to commence preparing their boats for the coming season, at your convenience. Pending further information from our province, our ramp, cranes and spar shed remain closed. We are monitoring this situation closely and will update you as clarification is received. . Today’s announcement is good news for our club and for sailing in the province as it places us closer to the beginning of our boating season. . And again, thank you for being very respectful of the RNSYS guidelines in place, it is much appreciated. Please continue to observe and respect the Health NS guidelines so that we can get to the next level safely and as soon as possible. See more

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We start our Spring Season this Sunday 11am (Halifax time) with a presentation by a world class celebrity! Follow this link to sign up and get Zoom call details: https://forms.gle/vDZPaAYzt5GCrj6x9 Everyone is welcome!... About our guest: *Americas Cup skipper *Olympic medallist *3X World Champion *SAIL GP *Extreme Series Champion Sail Canada Voile Canada Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Sail Nova Scotia Canadian Youth Sailing Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic

It would've been race week at #SanFranciscoSailGP ...so here's 60 seconds of uncut SF drone footy 'cause we miss you.

Going into weekend mode! We ARE sailors and we will get back to what we love most! Have a great weekend everyone! ... Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Sail Canada Voile Canada Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association Canadian Youth Sailing Youth Sailing World Championships World Sailing

#Repost @worldsailingofficial Missing #sailing? Us too... but it's important to #StayAtHome right now! So here are three fun ways to pretend you're out on the water! ... Thanks to @antoinerucard, @mariona_rahola and @simonetinteri #SailingAllTogether See more

A different perspective but the same home sweet home

Check out the adventure of the Dal Sailing Team last February competing in Florida against other Universities! https://dalgazette.com/sports/sailing-success/

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COMPETITION TIME: With all of you stuck at home for the nationwide lockdown and unable to head out on the water sailing, we are launching our 'RNZYS Lockdown Sa...iling at Home' Competition! We want YOU to send us your videos or photos of how you are best incorporating sailing into your daily lockdown lives. We encourage you to get creative with these, and it is open to ALL - kids and adults. We will share all entries on our Facebook page, and there are lots of great prizes up for grabs for our favourites, with the entry that gets the most 'likes' winning the grand prize You can send your video's or photos to: [email protected] - or simply post on your own social media with the hashtag: #RNZYSLockdownSailingatHome Entry #1 'Opti in the Pool' was sent in by the Pilkington Family, and it's going to be hard to top! We look forward to seeing what you can come up with

Want to have some fun and sharpen your racing skills for sailing season? Come join us tomorrow 5pm to 6pm or 7pm to 8pm! 5 races on each series. To get set up with Virtual Regatta, check out our story with the video explanation. Sailing Instructions coming up soon! @theyachtsquadron

Fun times at the 1st RNSYS Virtual Regatta! Lots of action and fun with over 35 sailors participating. Join us on Thursday and keep your racing skills sharp for when sailing season resumes! Stay tuned to our insta story for details! @theyachtsquadron @sailcanada @sailnovascotia ... @worldsailingofficial @coda_opti @int420class #virtualregatta @ Halifax, Nova Scotia See more