Sail Nova Scotia

Sail NS Winners

Feb 21, 2017

Big Congratulations to all the NS winners who were recognized at the Sail Canada awards Saturday night in Toronto.

Bedford Basin Yacht Club, represented by Kate Pepler, for Learn to Sail program of the Year.Georgia Lewin-LaFrance named Youth Sailor of the Year.Peter Wickwire, finalist for Rolex Sailor of the Year

Stuart McCrea awarded the Gerry Rouffs Offshore Sailor of the Year.

Paul Tingley& Scott Lutes, Male Sailors of the Year.

Sail NS was represented by Provincial Coach Lisa Ross.

 

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