Welcome to the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association

The history of the bluenose sloop reaches back to 1945 when naval architect William J. Roue designed the wooden one design for a local sailing club. The first bluenoseclass sloops set sail in Nova Scotia water in the spring of 1946. Many of the boats built in the late 40's and early 50's remained in Nova Scotia; however, some migrated to the United States and throughout Canada.

In the mid 1960s, George McVay of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia - under license iwth designer W.J. - began manufacturing a fiberglass version of the bluenose class sloop design. Today, Nova Scotia is home to both wooden and fibreglass bluenoses. The modifications and improvements in construction over the years reflects the needs of an evolving race fleet - dedicated to rightly maintain the one-design features of the Roue Bluenose Class Sloop.

During the past few years, the Nova Scotia Bluenose Class Association has witnessed an increasing interest in the bluenose class sailing. We boast an ever growing membership, an impressive sailing fleet and we are poised to honour Nova Scotia's marine heritage.