2015 Atlantic Sailing Conference

Atlantic Sailing Conference

 

Atlantic Sailing Conference Saturday November 21, 2015

Sail Nova Scotia is pleased to again host the Atlantic Sailing Conference. The Conference will be held Saturday, November 21 at Citadel High School in Halifax featuring keynote speaker Dawn Riley who is a trail blazer and leader when it comes to international sailing. Registration fee includes lunch and all refreshment breaks. Full details including the schedule can be found on our website. If you have difficulty using this on-line registration system please register by e-mail to office@sailnovascotia.ca or call us at 902-425-5450 ext 312

Registration is $25 and includes lunch. You can register at https://sailnovascotia.checklick.com/online-registration or by contacting the Sail Nova Scotia office at (902) 425-5450 Ext 312

Click http://www.boatinginatlanticcanada.com/images/PDF/Sked_v4.pdf for the schedule

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