In addition to the regatta which runs from August 9th to the 12th, an important component of the event is a two day training programme for all athletes in advance of the competition. This Youth Olympic Training Seminar (YOTS) will bring together top coaches and members of the Canadian Sailing Team to provide valuable training and mentorship to young athletes who may not normally be exposed to such high caliber coaching. YOTS is an integral component of athlete development for the sport of sailing. While the Canadian championship places emphasis on high performance youth, it also has an element of development and is the first major regatta for many young athletes.

YOTS is free of charge to all participants of the ING Youth National Championships. Light lunches and refreshments will also be provided.

The daily schedule will include a coaches meeting, session on anticipated weather that day, sessions on rigging, on-water coaching, practice races, and daily de-briefs.

For more information about the YOTS to be held in conjunction with the CYA Youth National Regatta, contact Mike Todd, NS Sailing Team coach at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it