The Shearwater Yacht Club has its origins in the Canadian Forces Sailing Association (CFSA) and formerly the Royal Canadian Navy Sailing Association (RCNSA). Shearwater Yacht Club offers a variety of sailing activities, racing and cruising. Training is available for all ages, presently concentrating on the CYA White Sail program, other training, such as Navigation, Race Managment, Marine Radio Operator and others are available.