Steerers' Invitational Event
It was a great day of racing at the 2026 driveHG.ca PCYC Steerers’ Invitational event! Clear and good quality air on day two allowed sailing, with good winds, and lots of fun on the water and land. Congratulations to all sailors, especially Optimist Green Sailors who had their first sailing regatta at PCYC Steerers' Invitational! Hope you can join us again next year at Steerers', July 14-16, 2027!
Thank you so much, to all the competent and kind land and water Volunteers who helped make this event fire! Shoutout to all the Judges and Coaches whose expertise and care make Steerers' one of the best learning events on the water!
Green Team! 
Fogh Top Opti Overall Sailor, Logan Wright! 
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Congrats to Logan Wright, PCYC (above) for winning the Steerers' Invitational Fogh Top Opti Overall Sailor Award!
Congratulations Lake of Bays Sailing Club on winning the 2026 Ethel Thayer Cottage Cup!
Congratulations Port Credit Yacht Club on winning the 2026 Steerers Award!
Here are all the Results: https://theclubspot.com/regatta/H6OlcNCO55/result
Check out the on-water Photos: https://www.tillertakes.com
Check out the on-land Photos: https://platepixels.pixieset.com/steerersinvitational2026/
Questions? Email us at s4s-registrations@pcyc.net please put "S4S26" in title
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EVENT HISTORY
In the late 50's there were no Zone, Provincial, or Canadian Youth Championships, so juniors in the Toronto Area quite often raced against adults in open dinghy events. In 1959 the junior instructors at Port Credit Yacht Club, under the direction of Fleet Captain Ron Searle, invited a few of the junior programs from neighbouring clubs to come to the mouth of the Credit River for a regatta. The event was such a success that it has been held every year since.
TODAY
The regatta has grown from a local event to include junior sailors from all over Canada, and the south shore of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Although there is competition among the junior clubs, coaching is actively encouraged for the last 1/3 of the fleet. The regatta has also become a training event for Race Officers; having as many as 50 or more boats on a starting line is a challenge for wannabe RO’s.
THE STEERERS' TROPHY
In 1968 a trophy was created from a wooden Nutshell rudder, hence the name Steerers’, and presented to the best Junior Club in the regatta. The Trophy is awarded using a formula which takes into consideration not only the winners but also the participation in all classes.
The 2026 Steerers' Trophy winner is Port Credit Yacht Club! Congratulations!
