C420 Boat Fund

Help us round out our fleet so our youth sailors have the best possible boats to train on

Promoting youth sailing education and training is an integral part of who we are at the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club (RStLYC). For over 80 years, the junior sailing program at our Club has helped shape the lives of thousands of young sailors.

Through our program, youth develop confidence, independence, and a deep connection to the water, all while gaining practical life skills like teamwork, self-discipline, and leadership. Our program has produced Olympians, Pan Am medalists, and world champions — and it all starts with our program having the right boats.

Why we’re raising funds

To continue delivering top-tier instruction and racing development, we need to modernize our fleet. Our initial goal was to add RS Feva sailboats to the fleet, and, thanks to your generous donations, we now have in our possession 6 very sturdy Fevas, which will go into action early next spring.  Our head instructors then brought an additional need to our attention: 2 new or lightly used C420s, to round out the fleet of dependable sailboats available for our teaching programs. These boats can be used as a next step for beginner students to move up through ranks of accomplished sailors, even bringing them to the level of our racing teams. We already use these boats in our program, but the fleet needs urgent replenishment. 

The C420s are well known to the Club, as many of our sailors have used them in their quest to become better sailors.  

This is more than a boat purchase

It’s an investment in our community’s next generation, one that fosters personal growth, athletic achievement, and a lifelong love of sailing.

With your support, we’ll give our young sailors the tools they need to thrive… and develop into the next racing champions on the world stage!

Donate today

Help us keep our junior sailing program strong, our fleet modern, and our young athletes inspired to become future champions. Whether you’re a past junior sailor, proud parent, or supportive member, your donation will make a lasting impact.”

A Sincere Thank You to our Donors!

Stephen Macdonnell

Michael Dixon and Katherine Crewe

Marc April

Marc André Baulne

Anonymous X2

 Svein Hubinette

(photo; Peter Hall and son William - 2 generations of RSTLYC Sailing School –

2012 and 2014 World Champions Soling Class)