We’re gearing up for another amazing four-day regatta of racing, fun, and community—and we’ve got some exciting news to share!
Chester Race Week is thrilled to welcome Atlantic Yacht Sales as our new Title Sponsor for 2025!
Their love for boating and deep connection to the Chester sailing community make them the perfect partner to help take this event to the next level.
We’re also rolling out a fresh new logo that captures the energy and spirit of our regatta—just one of the ways we’re celebrating this new chapter.
►► Mark your calendars—registration opens Saturday, February 8th!
We can’t wait to see you on the water!
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Helly Hansen Chester Race Week 2024 Overall Results
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 18, 2024) — Helly Hansen Chester Race Week was the biggest in a decade, with a record number of women skippers and competitive conditions that delivered. For the first several days of the event
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Results, Day 4
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 17, 2024) — The fourth day of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week delivered perfect conditions, full of tight battles across all fleets. A beautiful breeze built to 10 plus knots from the southwest. Race
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Results, Day 3
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 16, 2024) — The third day of Helly Hansen Chester Race delivered terrific conditions and plenty of tight races. Results for Day 3 of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week: Bluenose (One-Design — 30 boats)
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Results, Day 2
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 15, 2024) — The second day of Helly Hansen Chester Race once again presented a calm start that eventually delivered enough wind for a number of classes to complete three races. Results for Day
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Results Day 1
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 14, 2024) — The first day of Helly Hansen Chester Race presented a calm start that eventually shifted to a southeasterly breeze, ending with rain clouds from the north. Dan Conrod, On-water Chair of
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week 2024 Overall Results
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 18, 2024) — Helly Hansen Chester Race Week was the biggest in a decade, with a record number of women skippers and competitive conditions that delivered. For the first several days of the event the wind
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Results, Day 4
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 17, 2024) — The fourth day of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week delivered perfect conditions, full of tight battles across all fleets. A beautiful breeze built to 10 plus knots from the southwest. Race Results for
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Results, Day 3
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 16, 2024) — The third day of Helly Hansen Chester Race delivered terrific conditions and plenty of tight races. Results for Day 3 of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week: Bluenose (One-Design — 30 boats) Wahoo, Henry
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Results, Day 2
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA (AUGUST 15, 2024) — The second day of Helly Hansen Chester Race once again presented a calm start that eventually delivered enough wind for a number of classes to complete three races. Results for Day 2 of
Chester Race Week 2025
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Chester Race Week
2025 …………… August 13 to 16
2026 …………… August 12 to 15
2027 …………… August 11 to 14
Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week, August 13–16, 2025. Register now at: www.chesterraceweek.com #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #chesterns⛵️ #atlanticyachtsales #chesteryachtclub
Repost @jaegerj29sailing Post-race Chester Race Week #chesterraceweek #AYSCRW #atlanticyachtsales #chesterns⛵️
Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week, August 13–16, 2025. Be part of the action — register now at www.chesterraceweek.com #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #atlanticyachtsales #chesterns⛵️ #chesteryachtclub
Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week 2025 August 13–16 | Chester, NS Quoting @fourplay_racing: “Thanks @chesterraceweek for another great week of the best sailing Atlantic Canada has to offer. Great competition, fun conditions, and stiff drinks.” 👌 Get ready for another unforgettable week on and off the water. www.chesterraceweek.com Video credit @fourplay_racing #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #atlanticyachtsales #chesteryachtclub #chesterns⛵️ @atlanticyachtsales
Canadian Boating magazine says: “Chester Race Week’s reputation as a premier sailing event that combines competitive racing with a vibrant social scene, attracting sailors and enthusiasts from across the region.” ⛵ Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week, August 13–16, 2025! Join us in Chester, NS for world-class racing, shoreline celebrations, and unforgettable summer vibes. 🧭 Register now → www.chesterraceweek.com #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #atlanticyachtsales #CanadianBoating #chesterns⛵️ #chesteryachtclub
⛵ Big breeze. Big sails. Big Blue. Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week is on the horizon — are you in? August 13–16, 2025 Chester, Nova Scotia Register now: www.chesterraceweek.com #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #AtlanticYachtSales #ChesterNS #chesteryachtclub⛵️
💃 Dance like it’s Race Week! For the first time at Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week… DANCING QUEEN hits the deck on Thursday, August 14th! 🎶 Get ready for a night of non-stop ABBA’s biggest hits — nobody sits down when Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! drops. Live on the CYC deck | Open to all racers, crew & community! Sequins optional 😄 #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #DancingQueen #GimmeGimmeGimme #DanceLikeItsRaceWeek #AtlanticYachtClub #chesterns⛵️ @dancingqueenhfx @atlanticyachtsales
⛵ Bluenose Fleet — this one’s for you! Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week is set for August 13–16, 2025. @atlanticyachtsales If you’re sailing with the Bluenose Fleet… why wait? Lock it in, rally your crew, and register now at www.chesterraceweek.com #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #BluenoseFleet #atlanticyachtsales #chesteryachtclub⛵️ #ChesterNS #RaceWeekReady Video credit @flyingfishalifax
To all the moms who steady the helm, grind the winch, hoist the sails, cheer us on — or simply love the sound of sails in the wind… Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week ⛵ Here’s to strong breezes, smooth seas, and the women who inspire us both on and off the water. See you on the racecourse August 13–16! www.chesterraceweek.com #MothersDay #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #SailingMoms #StrongWomenSail #AtlanticYachtSales #chesteryachtclub #chesterns @atlanticyachtsales
@atlanticyachtsales Thanks to the @chestermunicipality for the invite to represent @chesterraceweek and @chesteryachtclubns at the @saltscapes expo! Come say hi! #atlanticyachtsales #boats #chesterraceweek #chesternovascotia
🎶 You may be right… we are crazy about Race Week Saturday! Dark & Stormy Band is back on Saturday, August 16 at Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week! 💃 Dance like it’s Race Week — because it is! True CRW style. #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #DarkAndStormy #DanceLikeItsRaceWeek #atlanticyachtsales #ChesterYachtClub #chesterns⛵️ @darkandstormyband @atlanticyachtsales
⛵ Named one of Sailing World Magazine’s “14 Greatest Sailing Events in North America” — and we’re just getting started! Join us for Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week, happening August 13–16, 2025 in Chester, Nova Scotia. Register now: www.chesterraceweek.com #ChesterRaceWeek #AYSCRW #chesteryachtclub #AtlanticYachtSales #EastCoastSailing #RaceWeekReady @atlanticyachtsales
Stephanie Beaumont of the SEA AND BE SCENE… And HEARD podcast talks to Tara Wickire and Dave Tzagarakis about Chester Race Week.
