The AYC Opti Masters Cup Fundraiser

Race a boat half your size and make a splash for a good cause!

Sunday Sept. 27, 2026

When:	Sunday September 27th, 2026 – First signal at 12:00
Where:	Armdale Yacht Club – 75 Burgee Run, Halifax, NS
Who:	Anyone 16 years of age or older
Fee:	$100

About the regatta

This is a fundraiser in support of AYC Sailing School, which needs equipment to continue providing high-quality and affordable sailing programs to our community.

Join us for a fun day at AYC

Races can be viewed from the Armdale Yacht Club clubhouse.
Encourage your support crew to watch and heckle from the clubhouse while enjoying food and drinks.
After the race, enjoy food, drinks and fun at the clubhouse.
Please note: Good times are guaranteed, dignity is optional, and prizes will be plentiful!

Regatta schedule

Time	Activity	Location
10:00	Clubhouse opens with brunch available for purchase	AYC Clubhouse
11:00	Registration, Boat Assignments and Rigging	AYC Sail Training Building
11:30	Skippers Meeting	AYC Sail Training Building
12:00	First Signal	Northwest Arm
12:05	First Start	Northwest Arm
After Racing	Awards	AYC Clubhouse
After Awards	Post-race social	AYC Clubhouse

Registration information

Skill level – Participants should have dinghy experience, be able to swim and know what to do in the event of a capsize.
Equipment – Bring a PFD; wetsuits are strongly recommended.
Boats – Optis/prams provided; if you have an Opti, you can bring it!
Cool SWAG – Registration includes one limited-edition AYC Opti Masters Cup tee shirt.*

* Additional shirts may be purchased during registration and at the regatta (pending availability).

Questions?

Regatta news

2025 AYC Opti Masters Cup Results
Congratulations to all of our sailors! It was a great day. There were a number of prizes; in the AYC Opti Masters Cup there are many prizes for many criteria. Photo gallery – view photos from the 2025 AYC Opti Masters Cup Results for the 2025 AYC Opti Masters Cup View detailed 2025 AYC Opti… Read more: 2025 AYC Opti Masters Cup Results
Sponsor shout out: Atlantic Yacht Sales
AYC Sailing School and the organizers of the 2025 Opti Masters Cup would like to thank Atlantic Yacht Sales for its support of this year’s event! The generosity of our sponsors and supporters helps both Armdale Yacht Club and AYC Sailing School create a lasting impact in our community and develop the sport of sailing… Read more: Sponsor shout out: Atlantic Yacht Sales
Register now: 2025 AYC Opti Masters Cup
Ready to race a boat half your size and make a splash for a good cause? Get ready for another epic AYC regatta. The AYC Opti Masters Cup is coming back on September 28th, 2025! Some might say this will be the best regatta (or most entertaining) of the 2025 season; an Opti race for… Read more: Register now: 2025 AYC Opti Masters Cup
Are you ready for the 2025 Opti Masters Cup?
SAVE THE DATE! This year’s Opti Masters Cup is Sunday September 28th, 2025! More details to follow!
Training plan for next year?
Here’s some inspiration for going faster in an Opti.

THANK YOU.
All proceeds from this event support AYC Sailing School’s program equipment, including additional dinghies and a much-needed coach boat.