Why race and how to get started

Racing is a great way to spend more time on the water, improve your sailing skills, and get to know fellow sailors from TS&CC and other clubs.

We have an active club racing program, and many current racers are happy to help new participants get started. All members can participate – whether racing their own boats or crewing for others. No experience is necessary and all events are free.

To learn more about racing you can:

• Join the TS&CC Slack channel, which helps connect crew members with skippers.
• Keep an eye out for occasional racing-focused courses and workshops.
• Email our Fleet Captain to find out how to get started.

Regular races - Tuesday and Thursday evenings

• First gun is at 6:30pm every week until mid-August when it is moved to 6:00pm to take into account the earlier sunsets.  The last race of the season is Thursday September 11.
• As with all races - don't forget that the kitchen and the bar will be open, so you can enjoy good food and a pleasant social time on dry land once your race is finished!

"S" Series races

“S” Series, open to all keelboats and dinghies from our neighbouring sailing clubs.

A $50 fee covers all 4 days of racing with the intent of sailing a minimum of 3 races per day sailing shorter Windward/Leeward courses,

• S1 Jun 22, 2025 - "Summer Solstice"
• S2 Jul 19, 2025 - "Dog Daze" - Dinner & live music on the patio that evening. 
• S3 Aug 24, 2025 "Back to School Race" * 
• S4 Sep 20, 2025  "Series Four"

Annual races 

• “Sail Past the Island” (or paddle!) - July 20 - An afternoon weekend mid-distance race that takes the fleet out to just the tip of the Spit and back, normally about 2-3 hours, fun for everyone. Dinner & live music on the patio that evening. Keelboats, Dinghies, Paddlers are all encouraged to participate.
• “Bark at the Moon” - August 9 - A mid distance race for the more adventurous that takes the fleet out during that month's Full Moon that falls on either a Friday or Saturday summer evening. The race begins at dusk and leads into the evening to witness the observable full moon while navigating the course at night. Free for any Transport Canada Compliant Sailing Vessel equipped for night time operation. Kitchen is open late…
• “Last Mast Blast  & Pig Roast” - October 5 - One last mini series ( 1-3 races) to round out the season with a celebratory gathering of food and fare to bid farewell to the season afterwards. Open to all sailboats from near or afar.

Please see the TS&CC calendar for the dates of specific races, as well as event details.