Skipper Bag & Class Flag Pick-ups
at Chester Yacht Club
Tuesday, August 13
1200 – 1600
Wednesday, August 14
0800 – 1000
Competitors Meetings
Wednesday, August 13
PHRF-NS A Course
0900
PHRF-NS B Course
0900
One Design Course
0900
Classics Course
1100
Bluenose Course
1100
Racing Schedule
Wednesday, August 13 to Saturday, August 16
Class
Warning Signal
PHRF-NS A & B
1200
One Design (C)
1200
Pursuit
1230
Bluenose (D)
1300
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
Surrette Battery, Charm Diamond Centre, LI/NE, Dordean Suites of Chester, Party Ice & Ready Refrigeration, Dockit App, Vroom Crew Mobile Car Service, and Anchor Gear Go!
The Mom Market + Chester Race Week
Outdoor Market on Chester Parade Square
Wednesday to Saturday, 11 AM – 7 PM
We’re excited to partner with The Mom Market Lunenburg County during Chester Race Week!
Join us for a fantastic Outdoor Market featuring local makers, artisans, and small businesses.
Come shop and support local! From handmade goods to sweet treats and unique finds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Tuesday, August 12
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.
Wednesday, August 13
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
1800
Prize Presentations for Wednesday
1800
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Wednesday
1900 – 2100
2130 – 0100
0030
Last Call
Thursday, August 14
Goslings Thursday
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
Friday, August 15
Fireball Friday
Fireball will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after Friday’s racing!
Thank you to our sponsor, Fireball Cinnamon 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
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1600 – 1800
1700 – 1800
FIREBALL FRIDAY!
1800
Prize Presentations for Friday
1800
Daily Racing Award Presentations for Friday
1900 – 2100
2130 – 0100
0030
Last Call
Saturday, August 16
Coldstream Sodas Saturday
Coldstream Sodas will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after Saturday’s racing!
Thank you to our sponsor, Coldstream!
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
COLDSTREAM SODA SATURDAY!
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
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
Fireball Friday
Fireball will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after Friday’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
1600 – 1700
Yachts finishing
1600 – 1800
Live music on the deck by DRFTR!
1700 – 1800
FIREBALL FRIDAY!
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
Coldstream Soda Saturday
Coldstream Sodas will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after Saturday’s racing!
Thank you to our sponsor, Coldstream!
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
COLDSTREAM SODA SATURDAY!
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 Jane Chiasson!
2130 – 0100
Live music on the deck by DARK & STORMY!
0030
Last Call