Albacore Racing

Albacore racing is among the best one-design sailboat racing in Canada. Our sailors are incredibly competitive, skilled, and dedicated.

Regional, provincial, national, and international Albacore events happen throughout the year. The 2015 International Albacore Championship was won by Toronto sailors George Carter and Almir Tavares — who we congratulate heartily :).

In racing, there’s something for sailors at every level. There’s no better way for beginners to improve their skills. Many clubs run weekly “skill building” sessions and “vice” regattas, so no matter your experience, don’t pass up the opportunity to take part in this fun and challenging sport! And after we race we share our stories and toast our victories!

The CAA also runs several educational workshops throughout the year. Watch for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced clinics in your region to learn tuning, technique, and tactics from some of the best racers and teachers in Canada!

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Toronto Friday Night Race Series

The Canadian Albacore Association organizes a Friday Night Race series, held in Toronto Harbour most Friday evenings during the sailing season.

It’s not uncommon for a typical race to have over 40 boats on the startline. It’s been said the Friday Night series is the largest scheduled one-design fleet racing in North America.

Responsibility for hosting is split between the 5 organizing clubs. The specific location depends on the club hosting. Four of the hosting clubs are located adjacent to Cherry Beach, so races are held in the Outer Harbour. Races hosted by the Toronto Island Sailing Club are run in the inner harbour, between downtown Toronto and Toronto Island.

Races are targeted to last 40 minutes, and generally begin between 6:45–7:00 PM, depending on date. For specific locations, times, and dates, please check the Event Calendar.

The CAA maintains overall standings for each sailor who takes part, with separate classifications for Helm and Crew. A sailor’s overall score for the season is taken by adding up their best finishes.

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Open Racing

Racing is open to all class-legal Albacores who have signed up and paid the registration fee. In the open category, teams are allowed to use their own boats and pair up themselves. 1st place is awarded a commemorative mug with a design that changes every year.

Club Racing

Most participants are members of one of the four Community Clubs. Each club randomizes the pairing of Helm and Crew for Friday Night races, and the pairing changes every week. The top 5 club boats are all awarded a commemorative mug.

Spanish Donkey Award

The 4 Community Clubs also compete to have the best aggregate results for each race over the entire season. In each race, each club receives points equal to the finishing position of its best 8 boats. At the end of the season, the club with the fewest points is awarded the Spanish Donkey.

Toronto Harbourmaster Series

The first Harbour Master’s Series was held in 1978, organized by the North Toronto Sailing Club, Westwood Sailing Club, and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.

Captain John Mann, the Harbourmaster of Toronto, donated a trophy, which is what gives the series its name.

The Canadian Albacore Association publishes results from the Harbourmaster series, held in the Toronto Harbour on alternating Sundays during the sailing season. The specific location of races depends on the club hosting. Four of the hosting clubs are located adjacent to Cherry Beach, so races are generally held in the Outer Harbour.

Races start at 1:00 PM, and have a target length of 40 minutes. Two races are sailed every event day (weather permitting).

Note that races hosted by the Toronto Island Sailing Club are run in the inner harbour, between downtown Toronto and Toronto Island.

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Hosting Clubs

Open Racing

The Harbourmaster race series is open to all class-legal Albacores who have signed up and paid the registration fee. Commemorative mugs are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each race.

An overall score for the year is taken by adding up a sailor’s best finishes. Typically the best 8 results are taken over a full season.