January-March Posts 2025


Long time NSC and NCASA Member Aaron Wong Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Aaron Wong-Sing , a long time member of the Nepean Sailing and the National Capital Able Sail Association was recently presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony in Vancouver BC. As stated in his nomination, Aaron is undeterred by barriers and has contributed significantly through both his federal public service and his role in able-bodied sports and volunteer work.

Aaron first joined NSC in 2006 when he moved to Ottawa from Vancouver and a co-worker suggested that he join the able sail program at NSC. Aaron participated in four Mobility Cups before deciding to purchase his own 2.4 Meter sailboat. Aaron (along with Christine Lavallee) joined the North American 2.4mR competitive circuit competing in ISAF World Cup events in Miami 2010 through 2015, World Paralymic Sailing Championships in Charlotte Harbour, Florida and Halifax, NS as well as numerous North American and Canadian Championships. Aaron was a member of the Ontario Sailing Team from 2010-2017. In 2013 Aaron won a Bronze Medal in Sailing at the Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec and in 2017 followed this up by winning  a Silver medal at the Canada Games in Gimli, MB.

Aaron’s contribution at NSC was more than just as a competitive sailor.  He was a member of the sailing committee, was on the organizing committee for the 2012 Mobility Cup hosted by Nepean Sailing Club and the National Capital Able Sail Association and in 2019 was the co-chair of Mobility Cup.  Aaron was a long time director of the National Capital Able Sail Association and served as its chair for three years. Aaron was also the treasurer of the Canadian 2.4 mR Class Association.

Aaron moved to Vancouver in 2022 to be closer to his family. He still actively sails out of Jericho Sailing Centre with the Adaptive Sailing Association of Vancouver.


Please take a few minutes to review the Boat Info topic entitled “Buoyancy Certificates”. It has been updated and it is very important we all do our bit to bolster class safety.  
2.4mR Floatation Test
Louise Anstey (CAN 2) completes buoyancy test. Photo by Doug Bell

 

 

CanAm Series 2 wrapped up January 25th with a total of 6 races sailed. Sunny, southern Florida turned out to be cold and rainy however, it didn’t stop Jeff Linton from taking straight bullets and the win of both the series and the North American Championships. Tony Pocklington and Chuck Allen joined Jeff on the podium taking 2nd and 3rd respectiviely. See the full results.

Sadly, no races were sailed in series 1.

 


 

The 2025 CanAm Series Event #1 gets underway Sunday, January 19th, 2025 at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club in sunny southern Florida

Participants have been arriving over the last week, boats are being prep’d for racing and the feeling of excitement is in the air. Canadian sailors from Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto are making the trip south. Bonne chance and safe travels to all.
 

Event details 

Results

2025 Events, Registration and Results

2025 2.4mR events are listed on the Google Calendar named: Canadian 2.4mR Class Association.  You can view the calendar on the top menu of this site, or add it to your own Google or Microsoft Calendar here.

All race participants must be 2.4mR class members in good standing.

Date Event Location Club Contact
Jan 20-21 

2.4mR CanAm Regatta #1

Series Registration
Individual Event Registration

NOR available here

no races sailed

Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

[at][dot]

Jan 23-25 

2.4mR CanAm Regatta #2

Series Registration
Individual Event Registration

Results

Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

[at][dot]

Feb 15-16

2.4mR CanAm Regatta #3 / Edge Sailing Midwinters

Series Registration
Individual Event Registration

Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

[at][dot]

Mar 24-25

2.4mR CanAm Regatta #4

Series Registration
Individual Event Registration

Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

[at][dot]

Mar 27-29

2.4mR CanAm Regatta #5

Series Registration
Individual Event Registration

Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

[at][dot]

April ??? Spring Invitational Oxford MD Tred Avon YC Andrew Parish  
May ??? Icebreaker Regatta Toronto ON Etobicoke Darrell Suderman 
June ???

RVYC Fleet Championships

(practice or boat maintenance the day before)

Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC [dot][at][dot]
June 17-22 C Thomas Clagett Regatta and Clinic Newport RI Sail Newport  Clagett Sailing
July ??? RVYC July Training Camp Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC Louise Anstey
Aug ??? RVYC August Training Camp Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC Louise Anstey
Sept ??? Pacific Coast Championships (Victoria) Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC Louise Anstey
Sept ??? Canadian 2.4mR Championship  Toronto, ON National Yacht Club [at][dot]
Sept  ??? North American 2.4mR Championship Hamilton, ON Royal Hamilton YC 

Peter Wood

Oct ??? Tred Avon Frostbite Oxford, MD Tred Avon Yacht Club

[at][dot]

Dec  ??? David Bleakney Ice Bowl Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC

[dot][at][dot]

 

 

Buoyancy Certificates

Sample Buoyancy CertificatePreamble:

It is critical that boats have sufficient flotation material to prevent sinking in the case of a swamping.

For Owners:

  1. A boat MUST have a VALID buoyancy certificate to be eligible to race. This is in accordance with Rule A.15 of the 2024 version open 2.4 metre class rules or Rule A.18 of the 2024 version of the 2.4 Norlin One Design Rules.
  2. A Buoyancy Certificate is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of confirmation (date of last test).
  3. It is the responsibility of the boat owner to provide a valid buoyancy certificate when required by race organizers.
  4. It is the boat owner’s responsibility to contact a qualified buoyancy certifier to arrange for a buoyancy check.
  5. The following is the contact information of qualified Canadian certifiers of 2.4 meter buoyancy tests

Continue reading “Buoyancy Certificates”

October/December Posts 2024

2024/25 RVYC David Bleakney Ice Bowl

The good folks of the RVYC, 2.4mR fleet were out braving the gusty winds in the Dave Bleakney Ice Bowl held December 28th, 2024. Well done all that came out (9 boats).

 

Members of the RVYC, 2.4mR fleet sail the Dave Bleakney Ice Bowl December 28, 2024   

Results

Article – Know Your Gear

Know Your Gear

 

 

 

 

 

 


Notice of 2024 Annual Meeting

Zoom Conference

 

2024 Tred Avon Frostbite Regatta 

 
The Tred Avon Frostbite regatta in Oxford, MD is being held Oct 31 – Nov 2
Results here.
 
Next up:
The David Bleaknet Ice Bowl in Victoria, BC is the last regatta on the 2024 schedule. Details pending.

2024 Events, Registration and Results

2024 2.4mR events are listed on the Google Calendar named: Canadian 2.4mR Class Association.  You can view the calendar on the top menu of this site, or add it to your own Google or Microsoft Calendar here.

Date Event Location Club Contact
Jan 22-23  2.4mR CanAm Regatta #1 NOR Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

[at][dot]

Jan 25-27 

2.4mR CanAm Regatta #2 NOR

Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

Martin Holland

Feb 17-18 2.4mR CanAm Regatta #3 / Edge Sailing Midwinters NOR Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

Martin Holland

Mar 25-26 2.4mR CanAm Regatta #4 NOR Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

Martin Holland

Mar 28-30 2.4mR CanAm Regatta #5 NOR Port Charlotte FL Charlotte Harbour YC

Martin Holland

April 11 2023 AGM of the Canadian 2.4mR Class Association Online 7:30pm EST  

[at][dot]

April 26-28 Spring Invitational Oxford MD Tred Avon YC Andrew Parish  
May 18-19 Icebreaker Regatta Toronto ON Etobicoke Darrell Suderman 
June 1-2

RVYC Fleet Championships

(practice or boat maintenance the day before)

Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC [dot][at][dot]
June 25-30 C Thomas Clagett Regatta and Clinic Newport RI Sail Newport  Clagett Sailing
July 5-7 RVYC July Training Camp Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC Louise Anstey
July 29 – Aug 3

2.4mR Inclusive World Championships

Website / Results

Kiel SH Germany Kieler Yacht Club  
Aug 9-11 RVYC August Training Camp Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC Louise Anstey
Sept 6-8 Pacific Coast Championships (Victoria) Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC Louise Anstey
Sept 21-23 Canadian 2.4mR Championship  Toronto, ON National Yacht Club [at][dot]
Sept  25- 29 North American 2.4mR Championship Hamilton, ON Royal Hamilton YC 

Peter Wood

Oct 31 – Nov 2 Tred Avon Frostbite Oxford, MD Tred Avon Yacht Club

[at][dot]

Dec 5 2024 Annual Meeting of the Canadian 2.4mR Class Association Online 7:30pm EST   [at][dot]
Dec   David Bleakney Ice Bowl Victoria BC Royal Victoria YC

[dot][at][dot]

 

 

August/September Posts 2024

 2024 North American 2.4mR Championships

Held at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club in Hamilton, ON., Canada
 
7 races (including a practice race) were held in light to moderate breeze. Jeff Linton (DIYC) took the win, sailor math put Bruce Millar (RVYC) in 2nd and Tony Pocklington (CHYC) took 3rd.
 
Next stop, the Tred Avon Frostbite regatta in Oxford, MD
Oct 31 – Nov 2
Register here.
 
Reminders:
 
It’s time to start planning your trip(s) south for the 2025 CanAm Series. The first two events are happening Jan 20-25, 2025.
 
John Seepe has boats available. You can find John on FB.
 
A double axel box trailer (perfect for 2, 2.4mR’s) is for sale in Ottawa, ON. It’s equipped with windows, air conditioning, mast rack and more. Contact the web master for additional info.

2024 Canadian 2.4mR Championships

Held at the National Yacht Club in Toronto, ON., Canada
 
22 boats from as far south as Florida and as far west as Victoria participated in 8 races, sailed over 3 days in various wind and wave conditions.
 
Top finishers were Bruce Millar (RVYC) in 1st, Jeff Linton (DIYC) in 2nd and local talent John Finch (RHYC) took home 3rd.

Boats Available (Aug 25, 2024)

Sailors who are interested in buying a 2.4mR should respond to this post. There are boats available ranging in quality and price depending on individuals needs. Here are some of them. All are Norlin Mk III and most have NOD certificates.
 
Possibility to bring to Toronto if anyone wishes to make arrangements before hand.
 
Contact John Seepe for more information at [dot][at][dot]

Sarah Douglas in ILCA 6 brings home an 8th from the 2024 Olympics

After 9 races Sarah slipped into the medal race in 10th place. Gold and Silver were already established, Bronze was up for grabs but out of Sarah’s reach. This didn’t prevent her from fighting for that which was in reach and she jumped ahead of France and the US to land herself in 8th.  

Congratulations Sarah!!!

See the Paris 2024 Results Centre here (select event “Women’s Dinghy”).

May 2024 Posts

  • Quick link to the TS&CC Icebreakers results…congratulations Allan!
  • Minutes from 2023 AGM
  • Reminder:  May 18/19 TS&CC in Toronto, ON hosts their 53rd annual Icebreaker Regatta . See all details
  • Reminder: May 31 – June 2 RVYC in Victoria, BC hosts their Fleer Championships. See all details
  • Reminder: June 25-30 The C Thomas Clagett Jr Regatta and Clinic is being held in Newport, RI. See all details