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The best of the best came out for Day 1 of the 4th edition of the Championship of Champions, hosted by @royalvanyc!
With an incredible lineup of talent from high-performance racers and college sailors to SailGP strategist, sailing legends and Olympians. The fleet took on variable easterly winds and the Vancouver rain across 8 challenging races.

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10 teams at the Women's Invitational at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club ⛵ 10 équipes au Women's Invitational au Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
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A total of 10 teams took part in the Women's Invitational held September 19-20 at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Congratulations to the team including Karen Johnson, Nicola Fretenburg, Emilia Armitage and Cynthia Des Brisay (WVYC), who took the first position, followed by the team including Marcia Macdonald, Renata Pellicano Grael and Jennifer Walker (RVanYC), and the team including Victoria Coady, Grace Poole and Chloe Lukac (RVanYC).

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10 équipes au Women's Invitational au Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Un total de 10 équipes ont participé au Women's Invitational présenté les 19 et 20 septembre au Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Félicitations à l'équipe incluant Karen Johnson, Nicola Fretenburg, Emilia Armitage et Cynthia Des Brisay (WVYC), qui a terminé en première position, suivie de l'équipe incluant Marcia Macdonald, Renata Pellicano Grael et Jennifer Walker (RVanYC), et de l'équipe incluant Victoria Coady, Grace Poole et Chloe Lukac (RVanYC).

DETAILS : https://www.royalvan.com/wir

📷 Douglas Hampton

#sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin

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This past weekend, our sailors Eillis Young, Ellie McCann , Emileigh Gray, Nicola Fretenburg, and Anna Parolin hit the water to compete in the Royal Vancouver Women’s Invitational regatta! Huge congratulations to Nicola, who took 1st place overall alongside her mom and their incredible crew!

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That’s a wrap on the 2026 Women’s Invitational Regatta, presented by TD Wealth.
10 teams. 12 races. A weekend of close competition at Royal Van.
First: Karen Johnson, West Vancouver Yacht Club
Second: RVYC’s Marcia Macdonald
Third: RVYC’s Victoria Coady
Best Team Spirit went to Past Commodore Leigh Stratton and her team.
Thank you to all the sailors, volunteers, officials, race committee and sponsors who made the weekend possible.

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What a week. What a championship. What a fleet. ⛵️🏆

From the registration to the final finish, this National Championship delivered a week of demanding racing, tough conditions, hard-fought battles, and plenty of perseverance. Every sailor and team was tested, and the determination on the water was something special to witness.

Congratulations to our Champions — a title earned through skill, grit, teamwork, and the willingness to keep pushing when the going got tough.

We were also incredibly grateful to welcome @antonialewinlafrance , whose presence, experience, and perspective added something truly memorable to the week. It was a privilege to share the regatta with someone who knows firsthand what it takes to compete at the highest level.

To all the sailors, coaches, volunteers, officials, supporters, sponsors, and everyone behind the scenes: thank you for making this championship what it was. The racing may be over, but the memories, friendships, and lessons from this week will stay with us.

Until next time… keep chasing the next finish line. 💙⛵️

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2026 RVYC Opti Canadian Championships in the books! This year 6 GSC sailors competed, and 4 represented GSC Racing. The team fought hard through 4 days of training followed by a 2 day qualifying series and a 2 day final series. Special congratulations to GSC sailor Ebrahim Sheikh for finishing in second place 🥈 qualifying for the 2027 Optimist World Championships. Well done to the entire team, we’re already looking forward to the 2027 nationals! albertasailing royalvanyc opticanadians2026 coda_opti weston.fremont camhay123 #gscracing #optimist #opticanada

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Some of our furry friends who make life at RVYC even better. 🐶 Happy International Dog Day!⚓️

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145 athletes at the Optimist Canadian Championship ⛵ 145 athlètes au Championnat canadien en Optimist
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A total of 145 athletes took part in the 2026 Optimist Canadian Championship held August 17-23 at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Congratulations to Will Keilty (RNSYS), winner of the competition, followed by Ebrahim Sheikh (RVanYC) and Miles Heeney (West Vancouver YC). In the team racing event, team RNSYS 1 finished in first place, followed by team RVanYC and team RSTLYC/MYST.

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145 athlètes au Championnat canadien en Optimist

Un total de 145 athlètes ont pris part au Championnat canadien en Optimist 2026 qui s’est déroulé du 17 au 23 août au Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Félicitations à Will Keilty (RNSYS), vainqueur de la compétition, suivi d’Ebrahim Sheikh (RVanYC) et de Miles Heeney (West Vancouver YC). Dans l’épreuve de course par équipe, l’équipe RNSYS 1 a terminé en première place, suivie de l’équipe RVanYC et de l’équipe RSTLYC/MYST.

DETAILS : https://www.royalvan.com/optimist-canadians

📷 Douglas Hampton

#sail #sailing #sailforall #sailforlife #sailtowin

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Woke up thinking about how little I spent winging this year, and also got super excited about riding all that chop in the EB. Big thanks to Doug for the footage, as always! @douglaschampton

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DAY 5 | FINAL DAY 🏆🥇🥈🥉

Rewatch Team Racing Final, Gold Fleet Final Races 1-2-3 and Live feed from the final day on the OptiNats2026 YouTube Channel 🔗 in bio

Congratulations to all the sailors!! And thank you to every coach, family member, volunteer, race official, sponsor, RVYC staff member, and the sailing community throughout BC who helped make this championship possible. ⛵️🏆

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DAY 4 | Recap

🏆 CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 🏆

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DAY 4 | Championship Finals 🥇🥈🥉

The course turned 180° today, with winds gusting out of the east-southeast, full flood tide, and the ever-present chance of a lightning storm ⚡️

Gold and Silver fleets battled through three races, with conditions making for a fast and furious day on the water ⛵️💨

Big shifts, strong currents, and plenty of pressure kept everyone on their toes from start to finish. The competition is tight, the energy is high, and every point counts as we head into the final stretch.

One more day. 🔥🔥🔥

[•] @douglaschampton @aerialvisuals.fpv

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