Sailors racing in a 49erFX. Photo Sail Nova Scotia.
Some of the top sailors in the world will be descending on Nova Scotia later this summer as they participate in the 49er World Championships in St. Margaret’s Bay.
The event will include a 400-strong field of the world’s best sailors from over 35 countries when the World Championships for three Olympic classes, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 take place.
It’s scheduled to run from August 31 to September 5, with the races set to take place in St. Margarets Bay just off the coast of Hubbards.
Eric Hill President of Sail Nova Scotia spoke about why they wanted to bring the event here, “Nova Scotia has a long history of high-performance racing and training. St. Margaret’s Bay is one of the best sailing venues in Canada and is known for having great winds and ideal sailing conditions. This event will bring awareness across Nova Scotia to skiff and Nacra sailing, and also leave a wonderful legacy of improved infrastructure for sailors,”.
In the House of Commons last week, South Shore- St. Margaret’s MP also highlighted the event and his excitement for it’s arrival. “This international sailing regatta will bring the best competitors in the world to my own backyard on St. Margaret’s Bay, hosted by the community of Hubbard’s,” said Perkins.
This will be the first Olympic-class World Championships event to be held in Canada since 2015.
