2025 Strait Races: CYC to Confederation Bridge & Shediac to Charlottetown
August 1, 2025
CYC - Confederation Bridge
Set Your Course for the Bridge!
Raise your sails or start your engines on the morning of Friday, August 1st, and join the fleet of sailboats and powerboats departing the Charlottetown Harbour for an exciting race finishing under the Confederation Bridge.
As you glide through the warm summer waters, keep an eye to starboard for stunning red sand cliffs, and a glimpse of history: Fort Amherst, a National Historic Site that once guarded the harbour.
The route will take you west across the Northumberland Strait, culminating with a dramatic pass beneath the Confederation Bridge—the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered waters. Thankfully, this time of year you’ll be sailing under sunny skies and over the warmest waters north of the Carolinas, courtesy of the Gulf Stream.
Weather conditions are typically ideal in early August—steady winds and clear skies, with fog being a rare visitor.
After crossing under the bridge and completing the race, continue on to Shediac Harbour to tie up and unwind. Join us Saturday afternoon for a BBQ, live music, and Acadian hospitality before gearing up for the overnight return race to Charlottetown.
August 2-3, 2025
Shediac - Charlottetown (Overnight Race)
The Shediac to Charlottetown Race Returns!
On Saturday evening, August 2, the fleet sets off from Shediac Harbour for an exhilarating overnight race across the Northumberland Strait back to Charlottetown.
As dusk settles, make your way down the coast and under the sweeping span of the Confederation Bridge. Along the way, take in views of PEI’s iconic red cliffs, rolling green hills, and the tranquil silhouette of St. Peters Island in the moonlight.
You’ll arrive in Charlottetown Harbour on Sunday morning, greeted by the rising sun and the promise of a celebration worth racing for.
Once docked at the Charlottetown Yacht Club, trade in your sea legs for dancing shoes and join us Sunday afternoon for a pig roast, awards ceremony, and a true Maritime party—featuring music, local brews, and legendary island hospitality.
Course map – Not for navigation purposes
