Participation age now extended to U21
Kingston, November 20, 2025 – Sail Canada is excited to announce that Youth Fest, a sailing event focusing on training and development now extended to U21 sailors, will make its return, August 11-15, 2026, in Kingston.
Sail Canada 2026 Youth Fest will be hosted by CORK/Sail Kingston along with CORK International.
The 5-day event will be focused on participation, training, development, social activities and fun!
Young Canadian sailors from across the country are encouraged to gather in Kingston for a great week on the water! The event will include the Club 420, 29er, and ILCA 4, 6 and 7 classes.
Sailors and coaches will also benefit from training opportunities while receiving support from Canada’s top sailing coaches and officials.
The Notice of race and registration for Sail Canada 2026 Youth Fest will be available in the new year.
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.
