Competitors will be in action in the 29er, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes. In the ILCA 6 and 29er classes, sailors will aim to qualify for the 2026 World Sailing Youth World Championships to be held December 15-19 in Vilamoura, Portugal.
There is still time to register at https://www.sailing.ca/sc_event/2026-sail-canada-youth-championships-29er-and-ilca/.
Races for Sail Canada Youth Championships (ILCA and 29er) are scheduled to start at 11am during the four days of the competition.
Sail Canada Youth Championships (ILCA and 29er) are part of a series of seven Sail Canada National and Regional Championships to be held this summer. These competitions provide a chance for sailors to train and compete with high-level sailors in their region, in addition to serving as talent identification opportunities for regional and provincial sailing teams, as development and mentoring opportunities for coaches, as well as training and development opportunities for officials and volunteers.
More details regarding Sail Canada National and Regional Championships are available at https://www.sailing.ca/sail-canada-championships/.
Helly Hansen is the proud prize sponsor for the 2026 Sail Canada Championships.
Sail Canada Championships are funded – in part- by the Government of Canada.
About Sail Canada
Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country. Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world class athletes, lifelong participants and inclusive culture. The organization and its members are committed to excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials. With the valued support from our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms. By setting standards and delivering programs from home pond to podium for Canadians of all ages and abilities, from dinghies to keelboats, cruising to navigation, windsurfing to powerboating and accessible sailing, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.
A sport in the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success in these Games is what fuels the focus of Sail Canada as Canadian athletes have so far achieved nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals.
