Regattas: Strong Turnout  for RS21 Canadian Nationals

October 23, 2025

The 2025 RS21 Canadian Class Nationals saw 12 boats compete for the title in Halifax, October 4-5. Hosted as part of Bedford Basin Yacht Club’s One Design Fall Regatta  the RS21 fleet was the biggest class on the water, showcasing the rapid growth of this class across the country.

“The weather and wind made for two exciting days of racing particularly on the first day when the breeze built for planing conditions,” says Regatta Chairman, Matt Haley. “Racing was incredibly tight and tactical, with the 12 boats so evenly matched that every decision counted.”

CAN 318, sailed by Peter Van Rossem, Josh Wilby and Geo Jackson from Kingston Yacht Club, took home the gold with only 1 point separating them from the closely contested second place: CAN 316, sailed by Thomas Elia, Mansell Styles, Samantha Mastel-Marr and Jack Warner, also from KYC. It was also a battle for third place, with tied points on the leaderboard.

Notably, five of the boats made the 1500km journey from Kingston, Ontario, to join the BBYC fleet for the event.

The Nationals was part of Bedford Basin Yacht Club’s One Design Fall Regatta  with42 boats that participating: J/105s (8 boats), Farr 30s and Niagra 26 (6 each), and Melges 24 (3 boats). “There was even a Soling 1M remote control class with 7 boats,” adds Andrew.

With strong participation and growing momentum, the RS21 Class in Canada is quickly establishing itself as a key player in the national one-design racing scene.

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