2023’s SCHEDULE will be finalized and posted by May 15th!
Schedule 2022
RACING SCHEDULE
Skipper Bag & Class Flag Pick-ups at Chester Yacht Club
Competitors’ Meetings — Wednesday, August 16
► Details of the Competitors’ Meetings will be emailed to boats who have completed registration.
Racing Schedule — Wednesday, August 16 to Saturday, August 19
► On the last day of racing no warning signal will be made after 1500.
ON-LAND SCHEDULE will be finalized and posted by May 15th!
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 on the grounds in front of the clubhouse & full bar service from 1000 to 0000 in 2 locations on the grounds.
DAILY PRIZE DRAWS
This year we will have three separate daily draws:
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- DRAW FOR SKIPPER AND CREW
Names of registered skippers and their crew members will be randomly drawn - DRAW FOR VOLUNTEERS
Names of volunteers will be randomly drawn - 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
- DRAW FOR SKIPPER AND CREW
PRIZES DONATED BY OUR PRIZE SPONSORS
Helly Hansen, Wilsons, Charm Diamond Centres, Playwear Canada, Surrette Rolls Battery, Harken Derm, 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!
SOCIAL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 9th
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 10th
MICHELOB ULTRA WEDNESDAY ► Thank you to our Sponsor, Michelob Ultra!
The first 150 people who purchase food truck supper (1700-1900) receive a complimentary Michelob Ultra!
Thursday, August 11th
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 12th
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 13th
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! - The PURPLE PEOPLE FEEDER food truck will be open on the grounds of the Chester Yacht Club from 1000 – 2300 daily
►► Race Weekers: Purple People Feeder will have to-go lunches available to take on the racecourse; Please order ahead for pick up!
- FULL bar service in the tent on the Chester Yacht Club grounds from 1000 – 000
- 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.
- $7.50 for a single beverage
- $35.00 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.