The 2025 Northwest Arm
Learn to Sail Regatta

Dinghy Regatta – Thursday August 21, 2025
Keelboat Regatta – Saturday August 23, 2025

The 2024 regatta was a huge success!

Thanks to our participants, volunteers and sponsors!

Dinghy Race

Keelboat Race

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 August 23, 2025 (rain date Sunday, August 24)

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 (Green and Open Fleets), ILCA/Laser, Soling.

Regatta Day Schedule – To be updated; view the 2024 regatta schedule

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

Learn about the Regatta
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).

Sign up to volunteer!
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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!

Learn about ways to support the regatta

News and Updates

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 ……

August 22 Dinghy Regatta Information

Here’s a brief schedule summary. Please read the full schedule document. 10:00 – Onsite registration begins11:00 – Skipper’s Meeting12:00 – First gun (race start)15:00 – Awards at AYC15:30 – BBQ at AYC Also of note: Race documents View the event schedule – Key information for coaches, sailors and parents/family/friends of sailors.  View the Sailing Instructions…

DATE CHANGE – Northwest Arm Learn To Sail Regatta 2024

Posted August 9th at 2 pm: Due to tomorrow’s forecast calling for a strong wind warning, as well as rain and risk of thunderstorms, we will have to reschedule our regatta for the safety of everyone involved. New dates: We will update you next week with a more detailed schedule for each race day. We…