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Hoist the Sails Spring Social -  Celebrate the 2025 Season & SailGP 26

Join Sail Nova Scotia as we host our "Hoist the Sails Spring Social" - a friendly and fun cocktail reception on Thursday, May 22 at 7pm at Cable Wharf on the Halifax waterfront.

Be there as we celebrate the return of SailGP 2026 to Halifax and the upcoming 2025 sailing and boating season. Members of Canada's NorthStar SailGP team will be present, we'll hold a live auction for the first pair of Premium Tickets for the June 2026 event, you'll hear all about the 2025 club initiatives we are funding with Red Sky funding, and we'll also launch a new Sail Nova Scotia fundraising campaign! Good times guaranteed!

$50 gets you a drink ticket and some appetizers including oysters and access to an "8 foot Grazing Table"

Buy your tickets today!

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Tune Up Weekend

For all new Instructors! This weekend is a way to shake off the rust, and refresh your sailing skills prior to attending spring instructor clinics. You'll be team racing, learning important communication skills, and networking with other coaches (former, current, and aspiring) and sailors who just plain love team racing! All candidates must attend the weekend. If you cannot attend because you live out of the province, have an exam or important family commitment you must inform techdirector@sailnovascotia.ca.


Any sailors or coaches interested in learning more about team racing are welcome to attend as well!


This event will take place at the Hubbards Sailing Club on May 24-25, 2025.


Details will be shared to the preferred email provided during registration. Any questions or concerns can be directed to techdirector@sailnovascotia.ca.

10am to 4pm at HSC on May 24-25, 2025.

Coach Boat Safety Course

This course is a prerequisite for instructors of all levels. This course will remain valid for 5 years. It covers the basics of safe coach boat operating, including: equipment, maneuvering, setting marks, and rescues. This course will include a theory test as well as on-water practice. Candidates will be provided with resources to review prior to attending.


The in-person portion of this course will take place the weekend of May 10-11 from 9am to 5pm at the Dartmouth Yacht Club. Candidates need to attend one full day, please register for the day that best suits your schedule (Saturday OR Sunday).


Course resources and details will be shared to the candidate's preferred email provided during registration. Any questions or concerns can be directed to techdirector@sailnovascotia.ca.

9am to 5pm at the Dartmouth Yacht Club, May 10th 2025

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9am to 5pm at the Dartmouth Yacht Club, May 11th 2025

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CANSail 1&2 Technical Clinic

This Clinic, also known as the 1&2 Instructor Course, is for those instructors who wish to teach sailors at the CANSail 1&2 levels. It includes land and water-based sessions to cover both technical and practical coaching skills. This clinic is the final step to becoming a trained CANSail 1&2 Instructor, meaning all prerequisites must be completed and sent to techdirector@sailnovascotia.ca prior to attending. These prerequisites are: CANSail 4 student level, Fundamental Course, Coach Boat Safety, Intermediate/Standard Level First Aid, Safe Sport Training, Pleasure Craft Operator's Card, and a Police Check (if older than 17).


The course will be held at the St. Margaret's Sailing Club over two consecutive weekends: June 14-15 & 21-22, 2025.


Clinic resources and details will be shared to the candidate's preferred email, provided during registration. Be sure to check your inbox (including your junk mail) to learn more and confirm your attendance. Questions can be directed to techdirector@sailnovascotia.ca.

9am to 5pm at SMSC on June 14-15 & 21-22, 2025.

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CANSail 3&4 Technical Clinic

This Clinic, also know as the 3&4 Instructor Course, is for those instructors who wish to teach sailors at the CANSail 3&4 levels. It includes land and water based sessions to cover both technical and practical coaching skills. This clinic is the final step to becoming a trained CANSail 3&4 Instructor, meaning all prerequisites must be completed and sent to techdirector@sailnovascotia.ca prior to attending. These prerequisites are: CANSail 5 student level, Fundamental Course, Coach Boat Safety, Intermediate/Standard Level First Aid, Safe Sport Training, Pleasure Craft Operator's Card, and a Police Check (if older than 17).


The clinic will be held at the Waegwoltic Sailing Club over two consecutive weekends: May 31-June 1 & 7-8, 2025.


Clinic resources and details will be shared to the candidate's preferred email provided during registration. Be sure to check you inbox (including your junk mail) to learn more and confirm you attendance. Questions can be directed to techdirector@sailnovascotia.ca.

9am to 5pm at the Waegwoltic Sailing Club on May 31- June 1 & June 7-8, 2025.

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