The 2025 Northwest Arm
Learn to Sail Regatta

2025 NWALTS Regatta

The next regatta takes place at AYC Sailing School:

  • Dinghy Regatta – Thursday August 21, 2025 (rain date Friday, August 22)
  • Keelboat Regatta – Saturday September 13, 2025 (rain date Sunday, September 14)

The Northwest Arm Learn to Sail (NWALTS) Regatta is a great opportunity for new and experienced sailors to race in the heart of Halifax. It is laid back and fun; sailors of all abilities are welcome.

Participating classes are Opti, C420 White Sail and C420 Spinnaker, ILCA/Laser, Soling.

Regatta Day ScheduleView the 2025 regatta schedule

Online registration closes 5 pm the day before each race day.

Northwest Arm boats racing

We need volunteers!

We need help to make this regatta a success for all participating clubs and racers.

From planning, to Race Committee and on-site logistics, we are looking for people who can lend a hand (or two).

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Sponsor the regatta!

We are looking for partners to help make this regatta a success!

There are many ways to support the 2025 Northwest Arm Learn To Sail Regatta – we need your help!


News and Updates

2025 Northwest Arm Learn To Sail Regatta – Save the date

Registration is about to open for the annual 2025 Northwest Arm Learn To Sail Dinghy Regatta on Thursday August 21! The Regatta is intended to be a fun and accessible one-day regatta that brings together dinghy sailing students from any club at the end of the summer. It’s a fun, friendly environment and perfect for…

2024 – It’s a wrap!

The 2024 regatta was a huge success! We had such a great time this year. Thanks to our many participants, amazing volunteers and sponsors! The event was energizing, exciting and a great example of collaboration for the promotion of AYC, sailing and the development of our sailing community on the Northwest Arm. Thank you to ……