The competition will be held June 20-21
Kingston, January 14, 2026 – Sail Canada 2026 Sail West Championships will be held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, June 20-21, during the Waves Regatta.
The Notice of race for this event will soon be available and registration will open in the coming months.
Competitors from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be in action in the 29er, Club 420, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, RS Feva and Optimist classes. Athletes from other provinces are also invited to take part in the competition.
Sail Canada Sail West event is 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.
