More than 260 sailors in Kingston for the comeback of Sail Canada's Youth Fest

Sail Canada's Youth Fest © Sail Canada

More than 260 sailors will gather in Kingston, August 1-5, for the comeback of Sail Canada's Youth Fest, presented simultaneously with Sail Canada 2025 Club 420 Youth Championship.

The event, focusing on participation, training, development and fun for U19 sailors, will be hosted by CORK/Sail Kingston and will include sailors in the 29er, ILCA 4 & 6 classes.

This competition will be held along Sail Canada 2025 Youth Championship for the Club 420 class which will showcase more than 170 sailors.

Sailors and coaches will also benefit from training opportunities while receiving support from Canada's top sailing coaches and officials, including from Sail Canada's Head Coach, Ken Dool.

Participants have until Thursday to register here.

Recycle your sails at Youth Fest and save on LI/NE bags

On August 1st, at the registration day of Youth Fest, bring your old sails at the LI/NE table, help the planet by recycling your sails in LI/NE bags, and get a 25% off voucher for your next purchase at LI/NE! For planning purposes, please complete this intent form before Wednesday at 5pm (ET): forms.gle/9UmgL8CALjpHReeJ7.

Sail Canada 2025 Youth Fest event is part of a series of eight Sail Canada National and Regional Championships to be held this summer. These competitions provide an opportunity for sailors to train and compete with high-level sailors in their region, in addition to serving as talent identification opportunities for regional and provincial sailing teams, as development and mentoring opportunities for coaches, as well as training and development opportunities for officials and volunteers.

Helly Hansen is the proud prize sponsor for the 2025 Sail Canada Championships.

Sail Canada Championships are funded - in part- by the Government of Canada.