SCHEDULE

Schedule

RACING SCHEDULE

Skipper Bag & Class Flag Pick-ups at Chester Yacht Club

DayTime
Tuesday, August 13th1200 – 1600
Wednesday, August 14th0800 – 1000

Competitors’ Meetings — Wednesday, August 14

TimeCourse
0900One Design Course
0900PHRF-NS A Course
0900PHRF-NS B Course
1100Classics Course
1100 Bluenose Course

► Details of the Competitors’ Meetings will be emailed to boats who have completed registration.

Racing Schedule — Wednesday, August 14 to Saturday, August 17

TimeEvent
1200First Signal for PHRF – NS A Classes
1200First Signal for PHRF – NS B Classes
1200First Signal for One Design Classes
1215First Signal for Classics Class
1300First Signal for Bluenose Class

ON-LAND SCHEDULE

IMPORTANT

Please be advised that the CYC clubhouse will be CLOSED to the public for Chester Race Week from Wednesday, August 16 to Saturday, August 19.

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, Playwear Canada, Surrette Rolls Battery, Party Ice & more!

BLUENOSE II IS COMING FOR CHESTER RACE WEEK

She arrives on Tuesday, August 15th and will be at anchor in the front harbour,  departing on Wednesday afternoon.

Bluenose will fire the cannon at 1000 to open Helly Hansen Chester Race Week.

We are excited to have this Canadian sailing icon here for our regatta event!

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

  • 0830 – 1100 Complimentary Tim Hortons Coffee & Timbits on the deck, daily until gone
    Thank You Chester Tim Hortons!
  • The SMOKE & SMITH and PURPLE PEOPLE FEEDER food trucks will be open on the grounds of the Chester Yacht Club from 1000 – 2300 daily

►► Race Weekers: Food Truck SMOKE & SMITH 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.

  • $8.00 for a single beverage
  • $37.50 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.

CYC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

RankName
CommodoreJennifer Chandler
Rear CommodoreDave Tzagarakis
Vice CommodoreHeather Pearce
TreasurerLara Parsons, CPA, CA
Rear Commodore Support, Moorings & WharfChris Campbell

RACE WEEK COMMITTEE

PositionName
Principal Race OfficerLuke Porter
CRW On-Water ChairDan Conrod
SponsorshipKim Johnson
RegistrationJanice Anderson
Media OfficerTara Wickwire
TrophiesOpen
Race Equipment CoordinatorPatricia Finlay
Volunteer Coordinator LandMJ Saffrey
CRW On-Land ChairKim Johnson

RACE OFFICERS

PositionName
Principal Race OfficerLuke Porter
PHRF-NS B CourrseLuke Porter
One Design CourseJohn Abel
Bluenose CoursePeter Van Muyden
Classics CoursePat Nelder
ScorerDavid Borrowman
PHRF-NS A CourseTom Clarke

CLUB STAFF

PositionName
Club ManagerKim Johnson
Bar StewardCarlee Mulrooney
Waterfront CoordinatorsCarlee Mulrooney
Tender OperatorsCharles McInnes
Wyatt Carling

SERVICES & GENERAL INFORMATION

ServiceNumber or Address
Tender ServiceCYC complimentary service will be available from 0900 – 1230 and 1530 – 2100.   VHF Channel 71 or call (902) 275-3747
MerchandiseChester Race Week t-shirts & caps will be for sale at the ticket window.
Dental ServiceFor dental service call Dr. Maureen Andrea at (902) 275-3828.
Medical ServiceChester Family Practice: (902) 275-5625
Chester Community Clinic: (902) 275-5268
ShowersCharles E. Church Recreation Centre (Eleanor Pew Memorial Arena) at 190 Pig Loop Road, Chester.
LaundryLaundromats are located at the Chester Shore Mall & the Chester Irving; both on Route 3.
TaxiSouth Shore Taxi is available during Race Week at (902) 277-2727.
InformationInformation is available at the CYC ticket window and on the CRW Website.