One-design boats must hold valid class measurement certificates for their fleet and be members of a recognized yacht club.
Racing Windward Leeward courses within Chester Harbour.
The history of the Bluenose Class sloop began in 1946 when naval architect William J. Roué designed the wooden one-design.
Modifications and improvements in construction over the years reflect the needs of an evolving race fleet dedicated to rightly maintaining the one-design features of Bluenose Class Sloop.
Racers on this course race some windward leeward races and some distance races.
Designed by Rod Johnstone in 1990, the J/105 was the first spirit boat.
The J/105 is unsurpassed if you are looking for strong one-design competition in your local area or if you can travel to away regattas.
The J/29 emphasizes sailing performance — speed, handling, seaworthiness, and comfort underway.
If you spend most of your time on the water sailing, with an occasional overnight during the season, the J/29 is the way to go.
The C&C 33 is admirably suited to both racing and cruising. Despite their vintage, these boats remain popular club racers.
Chester Race Week is pleased to welcome the C&C 33 fleet to the Inshore Course.
Windward Leeward only, each fleet with its own start. A minimum fleet of five boats is required to race this course.
First built in 1995, the Farr 30 was designed as a state-of-the-art, offshore, one-design that would be fast and exciting while still being economical to run and easy to sail.
The International One-Design is a 33-foot sloop that is actively raced in One-Design Fleets all over the world.
Designed in 1979, the Sonar is a fantastic racing boat for the new millennium. Its rapid growth and ISAF-recognized status assure its longevity and value for many years to come.
Since its introduction in March 2012, the J/70 has quickly established itself worldwide, with 900+ boats sailing in 20+ countries in 2015.
Chester Race Week was the proud host of the 2024 J/70 Canadians.
Windward Leeward only, each fleet with its own start. A minimum fleet of five boats is required to race this course.
First built in 1995, the Farr 30 was designed as a state-of-the-art, offshore, one-design that would be fast and exciting while still being economical to run and easy to sail.
The International One-Design is a 33-foot sloop that is actively raced in One-Design Fleets all over the world.
Designed in 1979, the Sonar is a fantastic racing boat for the new millennium. Its rapid growth and ISAF-recognized status assure its longevity and value for many years to come.
Since its introduction in March 2012, the J/70 has quickly established itself worldwide, with 900+ boats sailing in 20+ countries in 2015.
Chester Race Week was the proud host of the 2024 J/70 Canadians.
Come Race With Us!
Atlantic Yacht Sales Chester Race Week would like to invite boats to come and sail at a great keelboat Race Week, racing in one of the most beautiful places in the world!
There is a fleet for everyone, including some serious one-design fleet racing, over 10 fleets of PHRF Handicap racing, Double Handed, White Sail, and Classics Pursuit Racing.
Marine services within the Chester area and nearby offer an opportunity for boats from other provinces and the USA coming by road to launch, haul, rig, and store trailers for a very reasonable rate.
Monohull handicap boats must have a valid Sail Nova Scotia PHRF Handicap and be a member of a recognized yacht club.
The Sail Nova Scotia Handicap Committee Representative may convert visiting boats’ existing handicap (e.g., PHRF) using accepted formulas.
Those visiting boats are asked to contact Kim Johnson- [email protected] – by August 1, to arrange such a conversion.
A boat wishing to register for the Classic Yacht Class must be a Classic Yacht as defined herein:
PHRF-NS A / B racing circles will sail a mixture of windward/leeward and around-the-cans courses using fixed and/or inflatable marks.
Fleet splits will be at the discretion of the Organizing Authority.
Are you new to racing, or is flying a spinnaker just not your cup of tea?
Chester Race Week offers a non-spinnaker division within the Pursuit Racing Course.
The White Sail Division is an excellent opportunity to participate in this Chester Race Week event without the burden of finding big crews.
PHRF-NS A / B racing circles will sail a mixture of windward/leeward and around-the-cans courses using fixed and/or inflatable marks.
Fleet splits will be at the discretion of the Organizing Authority.
A boat wishing to register for the Classic Yacht Class must be a Classic Yacht as defined herein: