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!

2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”text-on-left-image-on-right”>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…

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…