Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

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Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
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Burgee of Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Formation 1837
Type Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage
Legal status active
Purpose/focus advocate and public voice, educator and network
Headquarters Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Region served Nova Scotia Canada
Official languages English, French

The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (RNSYS) is a yacht club located on the Northwest Arm of Halifax Harbour in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Primarily a sailing club, the RNSYS also offers instructional programs and on water activities for all ages.

The RHSYS beginnings date back to July 1837, and the first clubhouse was built in 1860 - originally named The Royal Halifax Yacht Club. RNSYS is the finish line for the biennial Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race which begins in Marblehead, Massachusetts

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