Our Story
The North American Eight Metre story began In 1928 when the New York Yacht Club commissioned 12 International 8mR yachts from the top designers and boat yards in Europe for delivery to Long Island Sound. In 1930 the RCYC selected the 8mR to revive the Canada’s Cup match racing series for the championship of the Great Lakes - Canada versus the USA.
Our Story Continues2024 Trophy Winners
Last year was an exciting year for racing.
Click below to find out who were the winners in 2024.
2023 Winners
Click below to find out who were the winners in 2023.
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2025 Regatta Schedule
For events and regattas planned for 2025
please click on link below.
3rd Annual CICSA 8mR Training Weekend
The Third Annual Canadian Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association 8mR Training event took place over the weekend of May 10 and 11, 2025 at the RCYC.
CICSA 8mR Training Weekend News
World Cup 2025
The 2025 8mR World Cup is taking place in the beautiful city of Turku, Finland, from August 2nd to the 9th, 2025. Click below for further details.
World Cup 2025
News from World Cup 2024
Canada’s Youth Team sailing the Athena
were winners of the Corinthian Cup at the World Cup
A British/Canadian Team competed in the World Cup
on Spirit the restored Yquem returned to her original name.
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