Category 2 offshore racing requires a high degree of self-sufficiency. World Sailing defines Category 2 as racing of extended duration along, or not far removed from, shorelines, or in large, unprotected bays and lakes. The 2026–2027 Offshore Special Regulations were published on 5 December 2025. They are valid through 31 December 2027. Version 2 was published on 5 June 2026 and becomes effective on 1 January 2027.

The Sail Canada Race Management Programme is structured like a ladder. Each step requires more experience, more knowledge, and a higher level of responsibility. It also hands off to the World Sailing International Standard.