Upcoming Events
Melges 2026 Canadian National Championship
The RNSYS is excited to host the Melges 2026 National Championship.
Boxing Rock Race
Boxing Rock Race
The annual favourite, Sail NS’s Boxing Rock Cup. The event starts at the RNSYS and BBYC and finishes downtown. A Bermuda (pursuit) start makes life easier on the start line and more exciting at the other end. Stay tuned for more details.
1pm first starts
Melges 2026 Canadian National Championship
The RNSYS is excited to host the Melges 2026 National Championship.
Powered by Women
This is a fantastic SailGP event welcoming the women who power SailGP behind the scenes… including the Director of On Water Operations, our own Liz Shaw to RNSYS.
It’s a kick off to SailGP, but it's also a chance for Squadron members to welcome the women who make SailGP happen onto their boats for a night, and for us to show them some East Coast hospitality.
All of the prizes for the night are being provided by SailGP.
We need a variety of boats – from serious racers to those who are just happy to go out and enjoy a leisurely tour around the marks.
Stay after the race and enjoy live music by Merimac.
Oyster Night
Oyster Night is a popular event at the squadron. Come and enjoy there succulent treats from the sea. It tastes like summer!
This will be a special Oyster Night as this is part of our SailGP celebration. There will be a DJ providing music for the evening.
Welcome Party
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Join us as we welcome members from our reciprocal clubs who are in Halifax to take in all the SailGP action and to cheer on Canada.
Sarah Hope will be our musical guest for the evening.
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Southwest Coastal Race
A 148NM coastal ocean race from Halifax to the area of White Point and back. Open to all. Boats must meet the modified OSR Cat 3 requirements.
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Oyster Night
Oyster Night is a popular event at the squadron. Come and enjoy there succulent treats from the sea. It tastes like summer!
Ladies First
An open series for boats with a female skipper and female majority crew.
Schedule:
Sunday, July 26 - Race #1
Sunday, August 30 - Race #2
Saturday, September 27 - Race #3
Boats must register for each race individually. Registrations for each race will close the Friday prior at noon.
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Oyster Night
Oyster Night is a popular event at the squadron. Come and enjoy there succulent treats from the sea. It tastes like summer!
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Ladies First
An open series for boats with a female skipper and female majority crew.
Schedule:
Sunday, July 26 - Race #1
Sunday, August 30 - Race #2
Saturday, September 27 - Race #3
Boats must register for each race individually. Registrations for each race will close the Friday prior at noon.
Bermudan Mondays
A second weeknight race but in a more casual style. All the races will be pursuit style with a Bermudan start and fixed courses. White sails only and a breakwater start and finish. Mondays from June to August (see schedule below). No registration, just check in before the race on VHF channel 72, and it’s free!
Before 6:30pm, the course for the evening will be announced on the VHF. Find the course in the Mondays Courses and Start Times document below and it will tell you the course to be sailed and your start time based on the handicap of your boat. Don’t forget to use your non-spinnaker handicap to find your start time! Cross the start line at or after your start time, sail the course and arrive back with everyone else for the grand finish!
June 22 - July 27 (6 Races)
August 17 - August 31 (3 Races)
Ladies First
An open series for boats with a female skipper and female majority crew.
Schedule:
Sunday, July 26 - Race #1
Sunday, August 30 - Race #2
Saturday, September 27 - Race #3
Boats must register for each race individually. Registrations for each race will close the Friday prior at noon.
Melges 2026 Canadian National Championship
The RNSYS is excited to host the Melges 2026 National Championship.
Melges 2026 Canadian National Championship
The RNSYS is excited to host the Melges 2026 National Championship.
Jam Session
Join us for our monthly Jam Session of live music. Come enjoy the music or bring an instrument and join in.
Trivia Night
Trivia night is back. Hosts, Nancy Morrison and Greg Baker, will challenge your love of trivia. Form your team, test your knowledge!
Optimist North American Championship
Optimist North American Championship May 21- 28 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Optimist North American Championship
Optimist North American Championship May 21- 28 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Optimist North American Championship
Optimist North American Championship May 21- 28 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Optimist North American Championship
Optimist North American Championship May 21- 28 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Optimist North American Championship
Optimist North American Championship May 21- 28 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Optimist North American Championship
Optimist North American Championship May 21- 28 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Optimist North American Championship
Optimist North American Championship May 21- 28 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Oyster Night
After a long, cold winter, Oyster Night is back. Come and enjoy there succulent treats from the sea. It tastes like summer!
Optimist North American Championship
Optimist North American Championship May 21- 28 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
High Performance Clinic
May High Performance Clinic
Our Spring HP clinic is back. Join expert coaches as they guide you through various training clinics and races. This is a great pre-cursor to the Opti North American Championship.
Cost: $400/participant
High Performance Clinic
May High Performance Clinic
Our Spring HP clinic is back. Join expert coaches as they guide you through various training clinics and races. This is a great pre-cursor to the Opti North American Championship.
Cost: $400/participant
Caribbean Night
Caribbean Night
It's time to shake off the winter blues and enjoy a night of Caribbean-themed fun. Don your finest summer wear, dig out your Ray-Bans, dust off your flip-flops. There will be Caribbean themed music, food and drinks. Of course, we'll have an Ugly Tropical Shirt contest (why should your Christmas sweater have all the fun). A portion of the proceeds will go towards our sailing programs.
Please join the Membership Committee and enjoy a fun night out!
Welcome Cocktail & Snacks
Proceeds to our Learn to Sail & Race Team Program
Jam Session
Join us for our monthly Jam Session of live music. Come enjoy the music or bring an instrument and join in.
J22 Spring Series
The RNSYS Spring Series is a great way to jump on the sailing season and get on the water early to practice and hone your skills as a racer.
Summer Cruise Dinner
Join us for our annual Summer Cruise Dinner. Come and learn about this year’s planned cruise, meet with other cruisers, and enjoy an evening out.
Click the button to reserve your seat.
Pen and Watercolour Workshop
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring three-hour Pen and Watercolour Workshop led by artist Craig Baltzer. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on session offers a chance to explore your creativity in a welcoming environment. All materials provided—just bring your curiosity! Use the link below to sign up.
Minimum registration is FIVE participants.
Sunday, April 26th | 1 pm - 4 pm
Cost: $65 includes a glass of wine.
Sailor's Bar
RSVP by April 23rd
J22 Spring Series
The RNSYS Spring Series is a great way to jump on the sailing season and get on the water early to practice and hone your skills as a racer.
J22 Spring Series
The RNSYS Spring Series is a great way to jump on the sailing season and get on the water early to practice and hone your skills as a racer.