SCHEDULE
Schedule
RACING SCHEDULE
Skipper Bag & Class Flag Pick-ups at Chester Yacht Club
Competitors’ Meetings — Wednesday, August 14
► Details of the Competitors’ Meetings will be emailed to boats who have completed registration.
Racing Schedule — Wednesday, August 14 to Saturday, August 17
ON-LAND SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT
Please be advised that the CYC clubhouse will be CLOSED to the public for Chester Race Week from Wednesday, August 14 to Saturday, August 17.
There will be seating outside in a tent in front of the clubhouse & full bar service from 1000 to 0000 in two locations on the grounds.
DAILY PRIZE DRAWS
Draw for Number on Your HH-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 PRIZE SPONSORS
Helly Hansen, Charm Diamond Centres, Surrette Rolls Battery, Party Ice, Dordean Suites, True Coaster, & more!
HMCS ORIOLE
HMCS Oriole will be joining us! The HMCS Oriole, a majestic tall ship and the oldest commissioned vessel in the Royal Canadian Navy, will serve as 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!
SOCIAL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 13th
All registered Skippers will receive an invitation to attend the reception with a guest to come meet Race Officials, Judges, Sponsors, Chester Race Week Organizing Committee & the Chester Yacht Club Executive board.
There will be a cash bar (Happy Hour prices) and a complimentary finger-food & Goslings tasting.
Wednesday, August 14th
COLDSTREAM CLEAR BEER WEDNESDAY ► Thank you to our Sponsor, Coldstream Clear NS Lager & NS Light!
The first 150 people who purchase food truck supper (1700-1900) receive a complimentary Coldstream NS Light!
Thursday, August 15th
GOSLINGS THURSDAY ► Thank You to our sponsor, Goslings!
Goslings will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after the racing Thursday!
Friday, August 16th
BLUE LOBSTER FRIDAY ► Thank you to our sponsor, Blue Lobster Vodka Soda!
Blue Lobster will be at the club and on the water with some surprises after the racing Friday!
Saturday, August 17th
FIREBALL SATURDAY ► Thank you to our sponsor, Fireball Whisky!
Fireball will be at the club with some surprises after the racing Saturday!
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
- 0830 – 1100 Complimentary Tim Hortons Coffee & Timbits on the deck, daily until gone
Thank You Chester Tim Hortons! - PURPLE PEOPLE FEEDER food truck will be open on the grounds of the Chester Yacht Club from 1000 – 2300 daily
►► Race Weekers: Food Truck PURPLE PEOPLE FEEDER will have to-go lunches available to take on the racecourse; Please order ahead for pick up!
- FULL bar service in two tents on the Chester Yacht Club grounds from 1000 – 0100
- Ice can be purchased on site
- Hand washing stations by portable toilets
- Please use appropriate recycling bags and container
BEVERAGE TICKETS
The ticket window on the clubhouse deck is open from 0900 to 2330 on Wednesday and 1000 to 2330 on Thursday through Saturday.
- $8.50 for a single beverage
- $40.00 for a book of five (5) beverage tickets, including tax and tip
- You must be 19 years of age after 2100
- Bracelets are required after 2100. Bracelets are available for purchase at the ticket window and the gate for $22.00+hst and are good for all four days of entertainment.
- Chester Race Week t-shirts and caps are available for purchase at the ticket window.