Sail Nova Scotia is seeking a Sailing Team Manager to support our athletes at the 2025 Canada Games to be held August 8-16, 2025 in St. John’s, NL. This is a volunteer position and must be filled by a female as the Head Coach (Chris Watters) is male.
Full details can be found in the document below. The application deadline is Monday, October 7.
Join Sail Nova Scotia at our annual Sailing & Boating Conference on Saturday, November 2 at Citadel High School in Halifax. The $30 registration fee includes lunch. Free for current coaches and instructors.
Lots of great topics to choose from. See the Conference Schedule below and be sure to register early. Registration is now open here
Sail Nova Scotia is excited to announce that the Women’s Keelboat Provincials will be held September 14-15, 2024 at Chester Yacht Club in Bluenoses.
On-line registration can be found here. Registration deadline is Saturday, September 7.
The most recent Notice of Race (NOR) can be found below.
9 July, Halifax, NS // Following on from the outstanding success of the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix in Halifax that took place on 1-2 June, Sail Nova Scotia is working with stakeholders to progress planning for the Season 6 edition of this prestigious international event.
The inaugural ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix broke SailGP records on and off the water, with the fastest ticket sell-out in SailGP history and the largest ever spectator fleet. With over 50,000 visitors on the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts during race weekend, more than half (53%) of ticket holders came from outside Halifax and local hotels reported a 25% increase in room bookings on the previous year.
A complete analysis of the economic impact is currently underway and will be released in the coming weeks. On average, SailGP events across Season 4 have contributed US $18.9 million in regional economic impact, as independently audited by Deloitte.
SailGP has confirmed the 2024/2025 calendar which includes 14 international events, including new events in Brazil, Germany and Switzerland. With new teams entering the league and unprecedented demand from host cities, it unfortunately wasn’t possible to confirm Halifax as a Season 5 venue.
“The ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix was the culmination of over two years of work for a large team and it resulted in a huge success for our city, province and country. We are looking ahead to 2026, with the confidence that we can make the event even bigger and better,” said Frank Denis, Executive Director of Sail Nova Scotia, the host organization for the event.
“Halifax will always be SailGP’s first Canadian home port,” said Sarah Flanagan, President of Sail Nova Scotia. “Our incredible team of volunteers worked together with community partners and SailGP to stage an unforgettable experience for our city, one that we are committed to expand on in 2026.”
Julien di Biase, SailGP Chief Operating Officer, said: “SailGP continues to work with its partners in Halifax and is optimistic about a potential return to the city in the future. The incredible welcome the league and the teams received in Halifax was second to none, thanks to the efforts of Sail Nova Scotia and the funding partners – the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality.”
On May 23, Sail Nova Scotia is hosting Red Sky at Night, at Pavilion 23 to kick off the arrival of SailGP in Halifax. It is our sincere hope that you will be part of this amazing fundraiser and will support Sail Nova Scotia in its efforts to raise funds to support existing and new programs which include:
This event will feature a sit-down dinner and lively entertainment.
If you are interested in purchasing a Table of 10 please do so through Sail Nova Scotia directly. [email protected]
Tickets available here: https://www.showpass.com/red-sky-at-night/
Sail Nova Scotia is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors.
The deadline for applications is January 2, 2024.
Please review the Board Nomination package and complete the information section.
You can find the Board Nomination Package below.
Join us on Friday, November 17 at the Atlantica Hotel in Halifax as we celebrate the winners of the 2023 Sail Nova Scotia awards and raise some funds to support Sail NS programs. All the ticket details can be found here
Don’t delay as the event sells out earlier and earlier every year.
What you need to know!
Get ready Halifax! June 2026 marks the second visit by SailGP Racing to Canada, and once again they have chosen Halifax! As host of the event, Sail Nova Scotia is happy to share the following information and links for everything you need to know about the event. We will add more info as it is received.
SailGP is the world’s most exciting racing on water. The global championship features national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe.
The high-tech, high-speed action features sailing’s best athletes racing in identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, flying at speeds approaching 100 km/h. SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature.
For more information on SailGP, visit SailGP.com
What are the dates of the June 2026 event?
SailGP has yet to announce the Halifax event dates, but if you sign up for the SailGP newsletter or follow Sail Nova Scotia on Facebook or Instagram, as soon as dates are announced you will be informed.
When will 2026 Tickets go on sale?
No date has been set for ticket sales yet, but follow SailGP and or Sail NS and you’ll be one of the first to know.
How can I volunteer?
If you’re interested in volunteering for Sail Nova Scotia at the 2026 SailGP event, please click this link and sign up no later than August 31.
Read the full release announcing SailGPs return to Halifax below
SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said: “We are thrilled to be heading back to Halifax – a top fan favorite on the Rolex SailGP Championship calendar. We had an incredible turnout by fans who were passionate for our racing last year in Halifax, and combined with the challenging race conditions, it promises to be a standout event in our 2026 season.”
Sail Nova Scotia President Sarah Flanagan said: “The fans showed up in force in Halifax last year, and Sail Nova Scotia is so pleased to be hosting the 2026 Canada Sail Grand Prix. Thanks to the Province of Nova Scotia, the city of Halifax, and all of our partners for coming together to help us bring SailGP back to Halifax. I have no doubt Canada’s Ocean Playground will put on an unforgettable event again.”
Mayor of Halifax Andy Fillmore said: “We’re thrilled to welcome SailGP back to Halifax in 2026. Last year’s Grand Prix brought an electrifying energy to our waterfront, showcased our world-class harbour to the globe, and united Haligonians in a celebration of sport, innovation, and community pride. Halifax is Canada’s ocean city and there’s no better backdrop for the return of the fastest racing on water.”
Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Hon. Dave Ritcey said: “Bringing SailGP back to Halifax is a proud moment for Nova Scotia. Few international events deliver this much energy to our doorstep. The Canada Sail Grand Prix will showcase high-performance racing and celebrate our deep maritime roots. We can’t wait to welcome the world back to Halifax and show them what makes Nova Scotia such a remarkable place.”
NorthStar SailGP Team driver Giles Scott said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that the Canada Sail Grand Prix will return to Halifax in 2026. The energy from the fans, the stunning waterfront and the challenging conditions made it one of the standout venues last season. As a team, racing in front of the home crowd is incredibly special, and we can’t wait to bring the excitement of SailGP back to Canada.”
You can read the full announcement from SailGP that includes 10 locations for 2026 here.
Sail Nova Scotia in partnership with Sail Canada is committed to providing everyone involved in the sport of sailing a safe and welcoming environment in which to participate. As we work towards ensuring a positive, safe, and inclusive environment, Sail Canada has created a harmonious policy package to set the expectations for safe sport across the country which Sail Nova Scotia adopted in June 2023.
These policies are designed to provide guidance and direction to all sailing activity across the country, applicable to Sail Canada, Sail Nova Scotia as well as all our Member Organizations within the confines of any applicable provincial legislation that may have authority over any aspect of the Safe Sport Policy Package and the policies contained within the package. Leaders of each of Sail Nova Scotia’s Member Organizations should adopt the Policy Package, as presented, for their organization and join Sail Canada and Sail Nova Scotia in the commitment to making sport, especially sailing, a safe and positive experience for everyone involved.
You can find the Safe Sport Policies on our website here https://sailnovascotia.ca/about/safe-sport-policies/ .
Sail Nova Scotia is excited to announce the sailors and support staff who will represent the province at the Canada Summer Games to be held in the Niagara Region in August.
ILCA 6 class: Elsie Gillis, Halifax
ILCA 7 Class: Sullivan Nakatsu, Hammonds Plains
29er Female: Hailey Nichols, Martin’s River & Katherine Lowe, Mahone Bay
29er Male: Alex Graham, Chester & Silas Conlin-Morse, Wolfville
Coach: Stephen Waldie, Dartmouth
Manager: Sophia Josenhans, Lunenburg
The sailing competition will take place at the Dalhousie Yacht Club on Lake Ontario just outside St. Catharine’s, Ontario from August 17 – 20. Sailors were selected based on the results of selection trials held in late May.