Wallace MacAskill Yacht Club
St. Peter's, Nova Scotia
Canada
Welcome
Disability Sailing Program
Events and Races
Contact Us
Find Us
Our Sponsors
Welcome to the Wallace MacAskill Yacht
Club
The Wallace MacAskill Yacht Club was formed
in 1998 with the aim of promoting recreational boating in the St. Peter's, Nova
Scotia, as well as helping to preserve the memory of Wallace R. MacAskill, one
of the areas more famous sons.
The club is located at the St. Peter's Lion Club Marina, at the entrance
to the Bras d'Or lakes. We cordially welcome all members of the boating public
to join us and participate in our many events throughout the summer.
return to index
Disability Sailing
Program
The Wallace MacAskill Disability Sailing Program will, for the first
time, offer persons with disability theopportunity to experience the freedom
of sailing on the Bras d'Or Lakes. It will be headquartered at the St. Peter's
Lions Club Marina and feature two Access 2.3 dinghies designed specifically
for use by even the most severely disabled person. We also have a CL 16 Dinghy
at our disposal.
The program will be under the direction of Mike Brunt,
a Canadian Yachting Association accredited Blue Level Instructor.
The Program is offered free of charge to persons with any form of disability
from ages 7 and up. Programs will be designed to suite each individual's needs
following consultation with our coordinator. Times will be scheduled to meet
individual needs as far as it is possible.
For additional information contact Mike at the St. Peter's Marina:
Tel: 902 535 2728 or at 902 625 3475 (prior to June 20th)
Fax: 902 535 2886
Email: stpeterslions@ns.sympatico.ca
Celebration of Dissability Sailing Regatta
St. Peter's Lion's Club Marina, July 29th and 30th
This regatta is open to anyone interested in learning more about disability
sailing . The members of the disabled community are encouraged to come and give
sailing a try. There is no entrance fee charged for this regatta. The emphasis
will be on having fun rather than competition. In addition we promise to have
good food , good music and a great time . You need not have a disability to
participate and we especially welcome those who have never tried sailing before
to join us and give it a try. For additional information , contact Barry Mac
Neil at 902 625 3475 or barry.macneil@ns.sympatico.ca
"For those wishing accommodations, contact the BRAS D'OR LAKES INN . Rhoda
and Jean Pierre have promised that they will offer a special rate to all attending
the Regatta . Email Rhoda for details at brasdorlakesinn@stpeterscable.com
Sailing Schools and Programs:
Our Junior Sailing Program will be offered throughout the summer and will offer
White Sail I , II, and III as well as Bronze Sail IV and V. Registration forms
can be obtained at Mac Donnell's Pharmacy in St. Peters or by calling 902 -
625 -3475 or the St. Peter's Lions Club Marina at 902 -535- 2729.
Adult Sailing Programs will be offered in the evenings and are designed to meet
the individual needs of the sailor. Contact the marina at 902 - 535-2729 for
information.
Regattas
MacAskill Cup Regatta, July 14th and 15th
Featuring a warm-up race near the canal just off Handley's Island on Friday
the 15th. The main race for the MacAskill Cup will take place on Saturday the
16th . It starts at Carter's Cove and continues to a marker off the Kelly Shoal
Buoy off Macraes Point, before ending back at Carter's Cove, covering a distance
of approximately 15 nautical miles.
The course offers both a challenge to seasoned racing crews and a scenic cruise
for those who preffer a few hours sailing in the company of others. Following
the race, there will be a chowder supper provided by the Lions Club followed
by trophy presentations.
The MacDonnell Cup, August 4th and 5th
This race weekend was initiated by Gerry MacDonnell and is sponsored by
the MacDonnell' Pharmacy. The courses covered over the two days are the same
as for the MacAskill cup races.
On Saturday following the races, a barbeque is held at the St. Peter's Lions
Club Marina followed by trophy presentations .
The St Peter's to Dundee Race, August 25th and 26th
This is the second year for what is a new revival of races held many years
ago. It represents a joint effort by Graham Hudson of Dundee Marine, the St.
Peter's Lions Club Marina and the Wallace MacAskill Yacht club.
This year we will have a warm up race on the 26th with much the same course
as for the MacAskill Cup and the MacDonnell Cup races, with the main race starting
at Carter's Cove and ending off at the Dundee Marina for the Dundee Marine -
Island Resources Trophy.
We will also incorporate a cruise for members with power boats and sail boaters
who do not wish to race. Events following the race will be held at the Stuffing
Box Restaurant located at the Dundee Marina. Trophy presentations will follow.
We are pleased to announce, that in addition to our regular sponsors, the St. Peter's Lion's Club, MacDonnell's Pharmacy and Dundee Marine, Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation has come on board as the main sponsor for all three regatta weekend events.
In addition to our major undertakings, the Wallace MacAskill Yacht Club also is involved in the Nicholas Denis Day celebrations and also plans to sponsor cruises for seniors .
Club Location :
St. Peter's Lions Club Marina.
Commodore : Barry Mac Neil
Tel: (902) 625 3475
Email : barry.macneil@ns.sympatico.ca
Marina Manager : Gerry Gibson
Tel: (902) 535 2729
Fax: (902) 535 2886
Email : stpeterslions@ns.sympatico.ca
Sailing School: Mike Brunt
Tel: 902 535 2728
Fax: 902 535 2886
Email: stpeterslions@ns.sympatico.ca
Directions : From the Canso Causeway take Highway 4 through Port Hawkesbury , turn onto highway 104 , continue to the Village of St. Peters , turn left across from the Foodland Store and follow the signs to the marina .
Platinum Level
St. Peter's Lions Club
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
NS Department of Sports and Recreation
NS Amateur Sport - the Sport Fund
Human Resources Service Development Canada
NS Department of Transportation and Public Works
Gold Level
MacBouche Beverage Room and Grill
The Cape Breton- Richmond Regional Health Board
St. Peter's Lions Club Marina
Silver Level
MacDonnell's Pharmacy
St. Peter's Signs
East Coast Credit Unions
North Sails Atlantic
The United Way - Dale Hicks
concreteorange design
Bronze Level
Richmond Recreational
Statia Terminals
Canadian Tire - Bruce Stone
Jim and Bea Howell
Bras D'Or Saw Mill Inc.
End of Page