Collingwood Invitational Regatta

Collingwood Invitational Regatta The Collingwood Invitational Regatta is hosted by the Collingwood Yacht Club. Two days of racing, ev The ”yachts” used for this race were Watts Skiffs.

Georgian Bay Cup History

Yacht racing in Canada grew significantly in the later half of the 19th century. Chester Race Week in Nova Scotia was an annual event since 1856. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, founded in 1852, has 4 trophies that date between 1872 and 1887. The massive silver Canada’s Cup trophy, named after the first yacht to win it, RCYC’s Canada, was first awarded in 1896 and has beco

me the most prestigious sailing trophy on the Great Lakes. In 1888, the Georgian Bay Yacht Club of Collingwood organized a sailing race. The Georgian Bay Cup was awarded to James Playfair as the winner of this race contested by rival sailors from Midland and Collingwood. These were working boats of the day whose regular service was to harvest food from the bay to feed the local population. The Georgian Bay Yacht Club ceased to exist with changes in the economy and the Georgian Bay Cup was lost. Fortunately, the original Cup was found in the possession of a collector in the United States. A number of members of the Collingwood Yacht Club recovered and refurbished this relic. The Cup is being offered as the annual prize for the winner of the Georgian Bay Cup Race.

🏆 2026 Collingwood Invitational Regatta – What a Weekend! ⛵A huge thank you to all 13 boats that joined us for an outsta...
06/29/2026

🏆 2026 Collingwood Invitational Regatta – What a Weekend! ⛵

A huge thank you to all 13 boats that joined us for an outstanding weekend of racing on beautiful Georgian Bay. While Race 3 tested everyone with some very light winds, the fleet adapted well and we still enjoyed a full weekend of competitive racing, great sportsmanship, and camaraderie both on and off the water.
Congratulations to our 2026 trophy winners and their crews on an outstanding weekend of racing!

🏆 Georgian Bay Cup – Flying Sails Division

🥇 1st – Doug Young (Sgian Dubh)
🥈 2nd – Dan Jones (Renegade)
🥉 3rd – Riley Jacob-Gamble (Frisky)

🏆 K-Force Trophy – White Sails Division

🥇 1st – Frank Sangiuliano (Cirrus)
🥈 2nd – Jeremy Pryor (Redstripe)
🥉 3rd – Greg Twigg (Shear Connection)

Full race results:
https://www.sailwave.com/results/CWYC/CYC2026CollingwoodInvitationalRegatta.htm

A sincere thank you to all of our competitors for making every race competitive, enjoyable, and conducted in the true spirit of sailing. We also extend our appreciation to our volunteers, the Race Committee, Organizing Authority, the Social Committee for the wonderful dinner, and everyone working behind the scenes who made the weekend such a success. Events like this are only possible because of your time, dedication, and enthusiasm.
Congratulations once again to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Collingwood Invitational Regatta another memorable event. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year!
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⛵🔥 5 DAYS TO GO! 🔥⛵The countdown is on for the 2026 Collingwood Invitational Regatta — and there's still time to join th...
06/22/2026

⛵🔥 5 DAYS TO GO! 🔥⛵
The countdown is on for the 2026 Collingwood Invitational Regatta — and there's still time to join the fleet!
🏁 3 races over 2 days
🏆 Flying Sails (Georgian Bay Cup) & White Sails divisions (K-Force Trophy)
💰 Registration fee: $40 per boat
🌊 Competitive racing on beautiful Georgian Bay
🍽️ Saturday night dinner, prizes & social
📅 June 27–28, 2026
📍 Collingwood Yacht Club
Whether you're chasing silverware or simply looking for a great weekend of racing with friends, this is one event you won't want to miss.
📌 Preparing for the Georgian Bay Regatta?
The Collingwood Invitational is the perfect tune-up event to get valuable time on our local race courses, test crew work, and dial in your boat before the Georgian Bay Regatta begins on July 30.
Register today:
https://www.collingwoodyachtclub.com/racing/collingwood-invitational-regatta-2026
🎥 Check out the action from previous regattas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpcwLounrOc
The race committee is ready. The courses are set. The only thing missing is your boat.
See you on the starting line! ⛵🏁🌊

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REMINDER NOTICE! Register now for June 27-28 - 3 Races
06/14/2026

REMINDER NOTICE! Register now for June 27-28 - 3 Races

Registration Now Open!

Collingwood Yacht Club is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Collingwood Invitational Regatta taking place June 27–28, 2026.

The event will feature:
• Flying Sails Division - Georgian Bay Cup
• White Sails Division - K-Force Trophy
• Saturday Night BBQ & Social Event
• Racing on beautiful South Georgian Bay

Registration, Notice of Race (NOR), Sailing Instructions (SI’s), and additional event details can be found on our website here:

https://www.collingwoodyachtclub.com/racing/collingwood-invitational-regatta-2026

Direct Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/kDkHfDs7UyveHy179

We look forward to welcoming sailors and clubs from across the region to Collingwood Yacht Club for another excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie.

This is also a great opportunity for crews preparing for the Georgian Bay Regatta starting July 30 in Collingwood to get acclimated with our local race courses.

**REMINDER NOTICE**⛵ Schooner Nancy Invitational – June 6, 2026 ⛵Join sailors from across Georgian Bay for the annual Sc...
06/01/2026

**REMINDER NOTICE**

⛵ Schooner Nancy Invitational – June 6, 2026 ⛵
Join sailors from across Georgian Bay for the annual Schooner Nancy Invitational hosted by the Reef Boat Club in Meaford.
This classic Sail Ontario-sanctioned event offers a great day of racing on beautiful Georgian Bay, followed by food, refreshments, and camaraderie ashore.
Whether you're racing competitively or simply looking for a great day on the water, all sailors are welcome.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
📍 Reef Boat Club, Meaford
📝 Registration: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🎤 Skippers' Meeting: 11:00 AM
⛵ First Warning / Race Start: 1:00 PM
🍔 BBQ Dinner Following Racing
The event is open to sailors from clubs throughout Georgian Bay.
For race documents and additional information, visit:
www.reefboatclub.ca
https://www.reefboatclub.ca/schooner-nancy-invitational/

Registration Now Open!Collingwood Yacht Club is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Collingwo...
05/23/2026

Registration Now Open!

Collingwood Yacht Club is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Collingwood Invitational Regatta taking place June 27–28, 2026.

The event will feature:
• Flying Sails Division - Georgian Bay Cup
• White Sails Division - K-Force Trophy
• Saturday Night BBQ & Social Event
• Racing on beautiful South Georgian Bay

Registration, Notice of Race (NOR), Sailing Instructions (SI’s), and additional event details can be found on our website here:

https://www.collingwoodyachtclub.com/racing/collingwood-invitational-regatta-2026

Direct Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/kDkHfDs7UyveHy179

We look forward to welcoming sailors and clubs from across the region to Collingwood Yacht Club for another excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie.

This is also a great opportunity for crews preparing for the Georgian Bay Regatta starting July 30 in Collingwood to get acclimated with our local race courses.

04/21/2026
It’s go time. ⛵🔥Boats are launching soon, and crews are getting dialed in—the countdown to the Collingwood Invitational ...
04/21/2026

It’s go time. ⛵🔥
Boats are launching soon, and crews are getting dialed in—the countdown to the Collingwood Invitational Regatta is on.

🏁 3 races. 2 days. One great fleet.
🏆 Flying Sails & White Sails divisions
🍽️ Saturday night dinner & social
📅 June 27–28, 2026
📍 Collingwood Yacht Club
The Notice of Race is now available on our website, with draft Sailing Instructions posted. https://www.collingwoodyachtclub.com/racing/collingwood-invitational-regatta-2026
👉 Registration opens May 1
📌 Swipe to see the poster for full event details and schedule
Strong competition, great atmosphere, and one of the best race areas on Georgian Bay.
Get your crew together and meet us on the line.

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The season is just getting underway — time to shake the rust off and get back on the water ⛵The 2nd Annual Schooner Nanc...
04/21/2026

The season is just getting underway — time to shake the rust off and get back on the water ⛵
The 2nd Annual Schooner Nancy Invitational is back at Reef Boat Club in Meaford:
📅 June 6, 2026
📍 Reef Boat Club, Meaford
⏱️ First gun: 13:00
✔️ Official Sail Ontario race
✔️ Open to all Georgian Bay sailors
✔️ Great early-season tune-up
✔️ BBQ & social to follow
Registration 9:00–11:00 | Skippers Meeting 11:00

This is a great opportunity to get a race in early, connect with other clubs, and build momentum heading into the season.
👉 Notice of Race available at: www.reefboatclub.ca

A huge thank you to our amazing Race Committee and all the volunteers who made this year’s Collingwood Invitational Rega...
06/29/2025

A huge thank you to our amazing Race Committee and all the volunteers who made this year’s Collingwood Invitational Regatta a fantastic success! 👏⛵

Congratulations to Odds & Ends, winners of the Flying Sails Division and the prestigious Georgian Bay Cup!
And to Cirrus, winners of the White Sails Division and the K-Force Trophy — well sailed!

A special shoutout to everyone involved in the wonderful Saturday night dinner — delicious food, great company, and the perfect way to celebrate a day on the water! 🍽️🎉

Thank you to all the competitors who came out to race and celebrate with us on beautiful Georgian Bay. Until next year! 🌊🏆

https://www.sailwave.com/results/CYCCIR2025Final.htm

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