Morning-After Coaching Talks on the Porch
with Andreas Josenhans & Guests
Thursday, August 15 to Saturday, August 17
0900 – 0945 — DAILY
Strategies and tactics to get better results at Race Week from this international yacht-racing and coaching legend.
Sponsored by
Racing Schedule
Registration & Check-in at Chester Yacht Club
- Sunday, August 111700 – 1900
- Monday, August 121300 – 1600
- Tuesday, August 131400 – 1745
- Wednesday, August 140800 – 1000
Results will be posted online and on the screen at the club.
Wednesday, August 14
- 0900Official Opening Ceremonies of Chester Race Week
- 0930 – 1100Competitors Meetings
- 0930 – 0950One Design Course
- 0950 – 1010PHRF – Nova Scotia Inshore Course
- 1010 – 1030PHRF – Nova Scotia Distance Course
- 1030 – 1040Classics Course
- 1040 – 1100Bluenose Course
Wednesday, August 14 to Saturday, August 17 — DAILY
- 1200First Signal for PHRF – Nova Scotia Inshore Racing
- 1200First Signal for PHRF – Nova Scotia Distnace Racing
- 1200First Signal for One Design Classes
- 1215First Signal for Classics Class
- 1300First Signal for Bluenose Class
Daily Awards at 1815 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, at 1715 Saturday
Overall Awards and Trophies on Saturday at 1800
Morning-After Coaching Talks on the Porch
with Andreas Josenhans & Guests
Thursday, August 15 to Saturday, August 17
0900 – 0945 — DAILY
Strategies and tactics to get better results at Race Week from this international yacht-racing and coaching legend.
Sponsored by
Food and Beverages
- Food trucks will be on the Chester Yacht Club grounds day and night
- CYC Bar Stewards & CYC Club Manager and their staff will be providing full bar service.
- Bring your water bottles to fill up at our complimentary water stations.
- Ice can be purchased on site.
- Water will be available for hand washing in the temporary hand washing stations by the portable toilets.
- Please use appropriate recycling bags and containers.
Bracelets and Beverage Tickets
- Ticket window is open from 0800 to 0100 on Wednesday and 0900 to 0100 on Thursday through Saturday.
- Beverage tickets are $6.50 for a single beverage and $30.00 for a book of five, including tax and tip.
- Bracelets are REQUIRED after 9:00 PM daily. You must be 19 years of age to purchase a bracelet. They can be purchased at the gate or ticket window for $20.00 and are good for entrance to CYC for nightly entertainment for all four days.
- Chester Race Week t-shirts and caps are available at the ticket window.
General Information
Social Schedule
Tuesday, August 13
- 1800 – 2000Skippers Reception (by invitation)
Wednesday, August 14
- 0800Complimentary coffee by Tim Hortons Event Tent
- 0800Bar and beverage ticket Sales Open
- 0845 – 0900Bagpiping by South Shore District Pipes and Drums Association
on the wharf welcoming all to Chester Yacht Club - 0900Official Opening Ceremonies of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week
- 0930 – 1030Competitors meetings
- 1145Yachts ready for racing
- 1300 – 2000Live Music, Pop-up Shops, Food Trucks
- 1300 – 1545Live music on the deck by Trevor Pike
- 1545 – 1600Bagpiping on wharf as yachts arrive back from racing
- 1600 – 1700Yachts finishing
- 1700 – 2000Goslings ‘Sailors Delight’ cocktail samplings by The Clever Barkeep
- 1600 – 1800Live Music on the deck by Darren Arsenault
- 1800Draw for prizes donated by Charm Diamond and other sponsors
- 1815Award Presentation for Wednesdays
- 1900 – 2000Live Music on the deck by Darren Arsenault
- 2130 – 0130Dance to the music of HOPPING PENGUINS!
- 0130LAST CALL
Thursday, August 15
- 0800Complimentary coffee by Tim Hortons Event Tent
- 0900Bar and beverage ticket Sales Open
- 0900 – 0945Talks on the Porch with Andreas Josenhans & Guests
sponsored by Develop Nova Scotia - 1145Yachts ready for racing
- 1100 – 1300Cabbioke by NSLC (Karaoke Club – taxi vouchers go to those who sing)
- 1300 – 2000Live Music, Pop-up Shops, Food Trucks
- 1300 – 1600Live music on the deck by Shawn Hebb
- 1600 – 1700Yachts finishing
- 1600 – 1800Live music by Thorns
- 1800Draws for prizes donated by Charm Diamond and other sponsors
- 1900 – 2000Live music by Thorns
- 1815Award Presentation for Thursday
- 2130 – 0130Dance to the music of Asia & Nu Gruv
- 0130LAST CALL
Friday, August 16
- 0800Complimentary coffee by CYC and Chester Tim Hortons
- 0900Bar and beverage ticket Sales Open
- 0900 – 0945Talks on the Porch with Andreas Josenhans & Guests
sponsored by Develop Nova Scotia - 1145Yachts ready for racing
- 1300 – 2000Live Music, Pop-up Shops, Food Trucks
- 1300 – 1600Live Music by Trevor Pike
- 1600 – 1700Yachts finishing
- 1600 – 1800Live Music on the deck by Blue Lane – Jazz Rock Trio
- 1800Draws for prizes donated by Charm Diamond and other sponsors
- 1815Award Presentation for Friday
- 1900 – 2000Live Music on the deck by Blue Lane
- 2130 – 0130Dance to the reggae music of DUB KARTEL
- 0130LAST CALL
Saturday, August 17
- 0800Complimentary coffee by CYC and Chester Tim Hortons
- 0800Bar and beverage ticket Sales Open
- 0900 – 0945Talks on the Porch with Andreas Josenhans & Guests
sponsored by Develop Nova Scotia - 1145Yachts ready for racing
- 1300 – 2000Live Music, Pop-up Shops, Food Trucks
- 1300 – 1600Live music on the deck by Shawn Hebb
- 1600 – 1700Yachts finishing
- 1600 – 1715Live music by Trouble with Bass
- 1700Draws for prizes donated by Charm Diamond and other sponsors
- 1715Award Presentation for Saturday
- 1800Overall Trophy Presentations
- 2130 – 0130Dance to the music of SHAMELESS
- 0130LAST CALL