The regatta will be sailed in and around Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
CHS chart numbers 4381 and 4328 are the relevant charts.
Registration is completed online via Yacht Scoring. Click or tap “Register for 2025” in the button bar to get started.
Please note that ALL registration functions must be online. Our registrar asks that all boats complete the following to be considered a registered boat and to participate in Chester Race Week.
It is essential that all skippers register all crew.
If you are having different crews come on different days, we need the names of ALL your crew members to be listed.
How to add extra crew:
Once you have registered, go back onto the registration with your login credentials then navigate to the Owners Corner and click on my crew list. On the top right-hand side of the screen, you will see Add New Crew.
Please fill in at least the minimum information, which is the full name and email of each crew member.
All competitors are required to comply with Nova Scotia Health Regulations regarding COVID-19.
Skippers, crew, or boats failing to comply with these regulations are subject to removal from the event at the discretion of the Organizing Authority.
PHRF-NS A / B Classes
PHRF-NS A / B classes will race a mixture of windward/leeward and around-the-cans courses using fixed and/or inflatable marks.
One Design Classes
One Design Classes will race windward/leeward courses on the One Design course.
Classics Racing Course
The Classic Yacht Class will sail pursuit-style races.
White Sail
PHRF-NS Boats not carrying a spinnaker will race pursuit-style races.
Double Handed
PHRF-NS Boats Double Handed will race pursuit style races.
Bluenose Class Racing Course
Bluenose Class will race Windward/Leeward Races on the Bluenose Course.
PHRF-NS A / B Classes
PHRF-NS A / B classes will race a mixture of windward/leeward and around-the-cans courses using fixed and/or inflatable marks.
One Design Classes
One Design Classes will race windward/leeward courses on the One Design course.
Classics Racing Course
The Classic Yacht Class will sail pursuit-style races.
White Sail
PHRF-NS Boats not carrying a spinnaker will race pursuit-style races.
Double Handed
PHRF-NS Boats Double Handed will race pursuit style races.
Bluenose Class Racing Course
Bluenose Class will race Windward/Leeward Races on the Bluenose Course.
If there are at least three boats from your yacht club participating at Chester Race Week, consider entering as a team to represent your yacht club for the prestigious Gordon W. Bethune Team Trophy.
How it works
Teams are composed of 3 boats chosen by your club’s rear commodore, each racing in a different class.
Team selection must be communicated to Chester Race Week Registrar Janice Anderson at [email protected] before the first race.
The score for each boat is their overall position for the week divided by the number of boats in their fleet. Total this result for the three boats selected by each club to arrive at a team score. Low score wins.
The Gordon W. Bethune trophy was dedicated by the Bethune family in 2012 in memory of Dr. Gordon Bethune who was the skipper of Showgirl.
A perfect time to tune up the crew!
All visiting yachts are welcome!
More information on the Chester Yacht Club homepage.
See Moorage for locations and options.
South Shore Marine, one of the sponsors of Race Week, has a number of moorings available at no cost for racers.
Contact South Shore Marine by phone at (902) 275-3711 or email [email protected].
You will not be able to participate without proof of insurance.
See Moorage for locations and options.
South Shore Marine, one of the sponsors of Race Week, has a number of moorings available at no cost for racers.
Contact South Shore Marine by phone at (902) 275-3711 or email [email protected].
A perfect time to tune up the crew!
All visiting yachts are welcome!
More information on the Chester Yacht Club homepage.
If there are at least three boats from your yacht club participating at Chester Race Week, consider entering as a team to represent your yacht club for the prestigious Gordon W. Bethune Team Trophy.
How it works
Teams are composed of 3 boats chosen by your club’s rear commodore, each racing in a different class.
Team selection must be communicated to Chester Race Week Registrar Janice Anderson at [email protected] before the first race.
The score for each boat is their overall position for the week divided by the number of boats in their fleet. Total this result for the three boats selected by each club to arrive at a team score. Low score wins.
The Gordon W. Bethune trophy was dedicated by the Bethune family in 2012 in memory of Dr. Gordon Bethune who was the skipper of Showgirl.