Lilac Festival Regatta

May 23 & 24, 2026

• HMCS Haida Cup

• Grand Prix Series (qualifier for Grand Prix provincial)

• D3 ILCA Gold Cup Qualifier

​Organizing Authorities:  Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (RHYC) & International Laser Class Association (ILCA) – District 3

Please note that all coaches who are registering/providing instruction at our regattas must be trained or certified instructors through Sail Canada*

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The regatta is open to all boats of the Laser, Laser Radial, 29er, 420, 420 white sail, and Optimist (no Green fleet) classes. Additional classes may be added if a minimum of 5 boats register. 


Boat/Trailer Storage & Launch

Regatta Fees

• $100.00 per competitor early registration by May 16, 2026 Midnight

• $120.00 per competitor after May 17, 2026, online registration 

Schedule

Registration:
Friday, May 22 1800 to 2100 hrs 
Saturday, May 23 0800 to 0930 hrs 

Competitor Meeting 0945hrs on Saturday, May 23

Warning Signal for First Race 

• Saturday 1100hrs

• Sunday 1030hrs

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FURTHER INFORMATION
Regatta Info:  lilacfestival@rhyc.ca    Registration Info:  registration@rhyc.ca
For Ontario Sailing Event contact:  www.ontariosailing.ca

Contact:  Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, Foot of MacNab Street North (555 Bay Street North), Hamilton, Ontario  L8L 1H1 

Phone:  (905) 528-8464   Fax:  (905) 528-2622 
For accommodation information in the Hamilton area:  www.tourismhamilton.com