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Sailing at BYC - Racing

We offer racing programs for keelboats, dinghies and sailboards. Several options are available in what is the most popular activity at the club. Some races are run in conjunction with other clubs on the lake.

  • Monday evenings: Ladies' keelboat racing
  • Tuesday evenings: Keelboat racing under the PHRF handicap system
  • Wednesday evenings: Dinghies and sailboards
  • Thursday evenings: Small keelboat one-design racing ( Tanzer 22s, Mirage 24s, Sharks, C&C 27s ) and JAM racing.
  • Weekends: Throughout the season BYC hosts several long-distance races, including two 50 mile races and one 100 mile race.

Commodore's Sailpast – Sunday June 6
Sailpast Sailing Instructions

Regattas

BYC enjoys an international reputation for running high-quality regattas. Our members include qualified regatta organizers, race committee experts, judges and social conveners. Each year we host the National Capital Regatta, now in its 50th year. Last year more than 200 boats competed. We are also represented at many out of town events.

 

Announcements

BYC Harbourfest
Friday July 23

A summer party at BYC Martini Monday Site by the Bruce Shed
With Sweet and the Back Beat band
Decorate your boat
Tickets: $25 dinner and dance ($10 dance only)
Available at the bar

Sign up, get involved and help make Harbourfest a success.

Easter Seals Regatta, Party and Auction
July 16 & 17, 2010
Sailing and fun for all including a swim from NSC to BYC!

The list of yacht clubs with reciprocal privileges has been updated for 2010.

Full&By brief
May issue now available on line.

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Britannia Yacht Club
2777 Cassels Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 6N6
Phone: 613-828-5167, FAX: 613-828-5168
E-Mail: info@byc.ca