Tuesday, August 13
1200 – 1600
Wednesday, August 14
0800 – 1000
0900
One Design Course
0900
PHRF-NS A Course
0900
PHRF-NS B Course
1100
Classics Course
1100
Bluenose Course
1200
First Signal for PHRF – NS A Classes
1200
First Signal for PHRF – NS B Classes
1200
First Signal for One Design Classes
1215
First Signal for Classics Class
1300
First Signal for Bluenose Class
Important
Please be advised that the CYC clubhouse will be CLOSED to the public for Chester Race Week from Wednesday, August 13, to Saturday, August 16.
There will be seating outside in a tent in front of the clubhouse & full bar service from 10 AM to 12 AM in two locations on the grounds.
Daily Prize Draws
Draw for Number On Your AYS-CRW Bracelet
A number will be randomly drawn, and the person with the closest number on-site will win a prize.
Prizes Donated by Our Sponsors
Charm Diamond Centres, Surrette Rolls Battery, Party Ice, Dordean Suites, True Coaster, & more!
HMCS Oriole
The HMCS Oriole, a majestic tall ship and the oldest commissioned vessel in the Royal Canadian Navy, will be the beauty flagship for our opening ceremonies and the spectator fleet.
When fully rigged, the Oriole sets an impressive 13,133 square feet of Dacron sail, all manhandled without a single winch.
Join us in welcoming the HMCS Oriole and experience a piece of naval history!
1800 – 2000
Skippers Reception at the Chester Yacht Club
All registered Skippers will receive an invitation to attend the reception with a guest to meet Race Officials, Judges, Sponsors, the Chester Race Week Organizing Committee, and the Chester Yacht Club Executive board.
There will be a cash bar (Happy Hour prices), complimentary finger food, and a Goslings tasting.
The first 150 people who purchase a food truck supper (1700 – 1900) receive a complimentary Coldstream NS Light!
Thank you to our sponsor, Coldstream Clear NS Lager & NS Light!
0830 – 1100
Complimentary Tim Hortons coffee & Timbits on the deck, until gone
0900
Bar and beverage ticket sales OPEN
0940 – 0955
Bagpiping by Union Fire Club Pipes and Drums to open Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week 2025
1000
Official Opening Ceremonies of Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week
1145
Yachts ready for racing
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1530 – 1800
1800
Prize Presentations for Wednesday
1800
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Wednesday
1900 – 2100
2130 – 0100
0030
Last Call
Goslings will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after Thursday’s racing!
Thank you to our sponsor, Goslings!
0830 – 1100
Complimentary Tim Hortons coffee & Timbits on the deck, until gone
1000
Bar and beverage ticket sales OPEN
1145
Yachts ready for racing
1400 – 1600
1600 – 1800
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1700 – 1800
GOSLINGS DAY!
Goslings on the grounds with surprises
1800
Prize Presentations for Thursday
1830
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Thursday
2100 – 0100
0030
Last Call
Blue Lobster will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after Friday’s racing!
Thank you to our sponsor, Blue Lobster Vodka Soda!
0830 – 1100
Complimentary Tim Hortons coffee & Timbits on the deck, until gone
1000
Bar and beverage ticket sales OPEN
1145
Yachts ready for racing
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1600 – 1800
1700 – 1800
BLUE LOBSTER DAY!
Blue Lobster Vodka Soda team on the grounds with surprises
1800
Prize Presentations for Friday
1800
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Friday
1900 – 2100
2130 – 0100
0030
Last Call
Fireball will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after Saturday’s racing!
Thank you to our sponsor, Fireball Whisky!
0830 – 1100
Complimentary Tim Hortons coffee & Timbits on the deck, until gone
1000
Bar and beverage ticket sales OPEN
1145
Yachts ready for racing
1500 – 1800
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1700 – 1800
FIREBALL SATURDAY!
Fireball happy hour surprises
1800
Prize Presentations for Thursday
1830
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Thursday
Thank you to our sponsor, PLAYWEAR CANADA, for the 1st-place OVERALL AWARDS to the winning yachts!
1830
Overall Racing Awards
1900 – 2100
2130 – 0100
0030
Last Call
Tuesday, August 14
1200 – 1600
Wednesday, August 13
0800 – 1000
0900
One Design Course
0900
PHRF-NS B Course
0900
PHRF-NS A Course
1100
Classics Course
1100
Bluenose Course
1200
First Signal for PHRF – NS A Classes
1200
First Signal for PHRF – NS B Classes
1200
First Signal for One-design Classes
1215
First Signal for Classics Classes
1300
First Signal for Bluenose Course
Important
Please be advised that the CYC clubhouse will be CLOSED to the public for Chester Race Week from Wednesday, August 13, to Saturday, August 16.
There will be seating outside in a tent in front of the clubhouse & full bar service from 10 AM to 12 AM in two locations on the grounds.
Daily Prize Draws
Draw for Number on Your AYS-CRW Bracelet
Draw for Number on
Your AYS-CRW Bracelet
A number will be randomly drawn, and the person with the closest number on-site will win a prize.
Prizes Donated by Our Sponsors
Charm Diamond Centres, Surrette Rolls Battery, Party Ice, Dordean Suites, True Coaster, & more!
HMCS Oriole
The HMCS Oriole, a majestic tall ship and the oldest commissioned vessel in the Royal Canadian Navy, will be the beauty flagship for our opening ceremonies and the spectator fleet.
When fully rigged, the Oriole sets an impressive 13,133 square feet of Dacron sail, all manhandled without a single winch.
Join us in welcoming the HMCS Oriole and experience a piece of naval history!
1800 – 2000
Skippers Reception at the Chester Yacht Club
All registered Skippers will receive an invitation to attend the reception with a guest to meet Race Officials, Judges, Sponsors, the Chester Race Week Organizing Committee, and the Chester Yacht Club Executive board.
There will be a cash bar (Happy Hour prices), complimentary finger food, and a Goslings tasting.
Coldstream Clear Beer Wednesday
The first 150 people who purchase a food truck supper (1700 – 1900) receive a complimentary Coldstream NS Light!
Thank you to our sponsor, Coldstream Clear NS Lager & NS Light!
0830 – 1100
Complimentary Tim Hortons coffee & Timbits on the deck, until gone
0900
Bar and beverage ticket sales OPEN
0940 – 0955
Bagpiping by Union Fire Club Pipes and Drums to open Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week 2025
1000
Official Opening Ceremonies of Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week
1145
Yachts ready for racing
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1530 – 1800
Live music on the deck by Tyler Salsman
1800
Prize Presentations for Wednesday
1800
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Wednesday
1900 – 2100
Live music on the deck by Jessica Russell
2130 – 0100
Live music on the deck by HOPPING PENGUINS!
0030
Last Call
Goslings Thursday
0830 – 1100
Complimentary Tim Hortons coffee & Timbits on the deck, until gone
1000
Bar and beverage ticket sales OPEN
1145
Yachts ready for racing
1400 – 1600
Live music on the deck by Terry Jagger
1600 – 1800
Live music on the deck by Terry Jagger
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1700 – 1800
GOSLINGS DAY!Goslings on the grounds with surprises
1800
Prize Presentations for Thursday
1830
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Thursday
2100 – 0100
Live music on the deck by DANCING QUEEN!
0030
Last Call
Blue Lobster Friday
Thank you to our sponsor, Blue Lobster Vodka Soda!
0830 – 1100
Complimentary Tim Hortons coffee & Timbits on the deck, until gone
1000
Bar and beverage ticket sales OPEN
1145
Yachts ready for racing
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1600 – 1800
Live music on the deck by DRFTR
1700 – 1800
BLUE LOBSTER DAY!Blue Lobster Vodka Soda team on the grounds with surprises
1800
Prize Presentations for Friday
1800
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Friday
1900 – 2100
Live music on the deck by DRFTR
2130 – 0100
Live music on the deck by THE MELLOTONES!
0030
Last Call
Fireball Saturday
Fireball will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after Saturday’s racing!
0830 – 1100
Complimentary Tim Hortons coffee & Timbits on the deck, until gone
1000
Bar and beverage ticket sales OPEN
1145
Yachts ready for racing
1500 – 1800
Live music on the deck by Lisa Richard
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1700 – 1800
FIREBALL SATURDAY!Fireball happy hour surprises
1800
Prize Presentations for Saturday
1830
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Saturday
Thank you to our sponsor, PLAYWEAR CANADA, for the 1st-place OVERALL AWARDS to the winning yachts!
1830
Overall Racing Awards
1900 – 2100
Live music on the deck by Jessica Russell!
2130 – 0100
Live music on the deck by DARK & STORMY!
0030
Last Call