DAY 4 – 2017 RESULTS: Strong winds, rain make damp fun on final day of racing
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DAY 3 RESULTS Flat seas, steady winds make up for Day 2 blow out
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DAY 2: 25+ knot winds blow thrills for some, damage for others
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DAY 1 RESULTS: International and local sailors flock to Chester Race Week
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Focus on diversity, fun see Chester Race Week thrive where others struggle
With a documented history that goes back to 1856, Chester Race Week continues to thrive when other national and international annual keel boat regattas are struggling or, as is the case with Florida’s Key West Race Week, being cancelled due to rising costs and falling registrations.