Cobourg Yacht Club upcoming events

SUSAN HOOD Trophy Race (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Double Handed Race#1 (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LOSHRS Race #1 PCYC (31 May 2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 1 - Race #4 (03 Jun 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Centreboard Race Series - Race #1 June 4-Sept 23 (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 1 - Race #5 (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 CYC Sail Past (14 Jun 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Check out this wonderful video from 2023 Sail Past!

Check out our 2023 Sail Past!
Read the Article Here

You are Invited To The Commodore’s Sail Past

Sunday, June 1, 2024

Smart, Nautical, Dress Whites

Skippers and crews are to assemble on the lawn by the flagpole at

12:50 pm for a club photograph and blessing followed by the skipper’s meeting.

Boats on the water: 1:30 pm

Reception: 3:00 pm upon arrival of the Commodore

Online registration is available

Members are guests of the Commodore

Members are to also register their guests

Non-members - $45 per person

The Commodore’s Sail Past at Cobourg Yacht Club

Sail Past marks the beginning of the CYC boating season and is an important boating event that involves inspecting the fleet, determining their readiness, their capability to put to sea and showing respect to the Commodore. This tradition is rooted in naval preparedness, safety and in good seamanship.

At CYC, the Sail Past began in the Centreboard Club. (We had no keel boats) Commodore Tom Wilson recognized the care with which the members prepared their boats for racing and pleasure sailing and wanted to give credit to the skippers and their crews. At that time, the Commodore took the salute from the centre pier. Once the club grew to include larger vessels, the Sail Past became a tour past the Commodore’s anchored boat.

The Commodore's Sail Past begins with members and guests gathering around the flagpole (donated by the Agar family) in front of the club, for the skippers’ meeting. The boats are blessed, dignitaries introduced, and the course explained. We follow by boarding the vessels, centreboard, keel, and power, assembling on the water, and sailing or powering past the commodore who is standing on his/her boat which is anchored just outside the harbour within sight of shore so people may watch.

With the coming of the Advent, a Coast Guard vessel has led the parade and often the mayor is aboard that vessel, representing the Town of Cobourg. Members appreciate the involvement of the Town and the Coast Guard.

When you are “sailing past,” the skipper salutes the commodore (the crew are welcome too!) and in the case of sail boats, the jib is luffed.

You are encouraged to fly the Canadian flag and your nautical signal flags. Many also fly their racing flags. This is called “showing your colours” and is part of demonstrating that you are prepared for the water.

In the early days of CYC, it was the Commodore’s responsibility to hos the post sail past gathering at their home and to provide the refreshments, at their expense. A lot has changed and today CYC has a club budget and holds the reception in the clubhouse.

Keel Racing Series 1 - Race #6 (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Peter’s Rock - Race and Cruise (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 1 - Race #7 (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Double Handed Race #2 (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LOSHRS Race 2/3 - TBD (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Whitby 50 - (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Annual Pig Roast (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Double Handed Race#3 and Cruise to Camel Shoal Brighton (04 Jul 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 1 - Race #8 (08 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Leave Friday for OOYC for HENRI Cup on Saturday or leave Saturday for Curtis Cup (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Lake Ontario 300 (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Curtis Cup and Cruise to OOYC (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing - Peter’s Rock Specialty (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 1 - Race #9 (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Whitby - Cam Smith (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 2 - Race #1 (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:10:00 GMT

LYRA 2026 8mR Championship (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

CYC Annual Fish Fry/Birthday (02 Aug 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 2 - Race #2 (05 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Race/Cruise to Whitby - possible TBD (08 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Laser/CL Regatta (Run by the Sailing School) (08 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 2 - Race #3 (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:10:00 GMT

The Weekender - Centreboard Regatta (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LOSHRS Race #4 - PCYC (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 2 - Race #4 (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 2 - Race #5 (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 2 - Race #6 (02 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 2 - Race #7 (09 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Whitby 100 - Long Distance Race (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing Series 2 - Race #8 (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Centreboard Race Series - Final Race (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Countess of Dufferin (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

LOSHRS Race 5/6 - DYC (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Keel Racing - Series 2 - Race #9 - Final Race (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:55:00 GMT

First Lift Out (03 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Second Lift Out (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

CYC Liability Waiver, Ontario Safe Sport Policy, Ontario Sailing Concussion Code of Conduct (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

(ignore the date range above - it is a calendar issue to avoid daily reminders.
This validation is for the entire 2026 racing season)

Please review the Club's Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk, the Ontario Safe Sport Policy and Ontario Sailing Concussion Code of Conduct. We also ask that you provide an emergency contact and let us know if you are First Aid trained.

Acknowledgements:

CYC LIABILITY WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK 2026

The CYC Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk may be found at the following link: LIABILITY WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

ONTARIO SAFE SPORT - 2026

What is Safe Sport? Safe Sport is a policy Manual that outlines expected standards of behavior that are designed to create a safe sport environment by preventing, as much as possible, inappropriate behavior from occurring in the first place. It contains policies and procedures to provide for consistent, timely, appropriate and meaningful action should any issues arise.

The Ontario Safe Sport policy may be reviewed at the following link:

ONTARIO SAFE SPORT

CONCUSSION CODE CONDUCT - ONTARIO SAILING

Ontario Sailing has prepared a document summarizing a Concussion Code of Conduct for all sailing athletes. By providing your name, and acknowledging this code - you will have digitally agreed to this code. The code provides a summary of what individuals need to know about concussions, and what should be done while participating in a sailing event.

Additional links and information is available regarding concussion protocols and Rowan’s Law in the CYC Racing Rules of Sail (RRS) located on the Racing/Cruising page of this website.

https://ontariosailing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OS-Concussion-Code-of-Conduct-Athlete.pdf CONCUSSION AWARENESS AND ROWAN'S LAW

Why do we subscribe to these policies? The CYC's goal is to foster a positive, safe sporting environment. Safe Sport and Rowan's law are tools that help us to ensure our sporting environment is well equiped to handle challenges that may arise and to keep our sailing/sporting community safe!

Centreboard Skipper Registration 2026 (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

( Please ignore the date range above - it is a calendar issue to avoid daily reminders. This validation is for the entire 2026 racing season

Note also, that all race participants, both skipper and crew must complete the mandatory review and acknowledgements of the CYC waiver, Ontario Safe Sport and the Ontario Sailing Concussion code of contact. Please see separate link on the Racing page.

As Skipper, you are also acknowledging your responsibility as a Designated person to ensure the Concussion protocol is in place on your boat. Please review the attached link.

ON Sailing Concussion Protocol - Designated person

It is the responsibility of the Skipper to assure that all crew comply with this requirement.

Keel Racing Skipper Registration 2026 (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:25:00 GMT

(Please ignore the date range above - it is a calendar issue to avoid daily reminders. This validation is for the entire 2026 racing season

All skippers are required to register and pay the racing dues prior to their first race.

As Skipper, you are also acknowledging your responsibility as a Designated person to ensure the Concussion protocol is in place on your boat. Please review the attached link.

ON Sailing Concussion Protocol - Designated person

It is the responsibility of the Skipper to assure that all crew comply with this requirement.