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ING Insurance title sponsor of
2008 Canadian Youth Sailing Championships

The ING CYA Youth National Sailing Championships will take place at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (RNSYS) in Halifax in August. More than 200 athletes from across the country, representing the best young sailors in Canada, will compete on the waters of Halifax Harbour in seven classes, including Laser, Laser Radial, Laser4.7, Byte CII, 29er and the Club 420.

"With ING Insurance's support, these national championships will provide the high calibre of coaching and competition so necessary in the development of our young athletes," says Mike Archibald, chairman of the regatta organizing committee. "Corporate support is critical to the success of such national competitions and we are thankful to ING Insurance for its commitment to our sport and our young athletes."


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 calibre 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.