Distance Racers Battle the Wind and the Clock
With the distance racers battling shifts and holes offshore, the buoy racing action continued on the second day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago.
June 7-9, 2024 • Hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club
Social events and fees are separate from entry fees; all sailors, members, and guests are welcome. It is the intent of the OA to host the Sailing World Speaker Series on Thursday, a Happy Hour post racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Chicago Yacht Club. Regatta Social Passes should be purchased in advance on the event website.
Sign up in advance for the link to watch Shea Gibson and the Quantum Sails team provide the local weather forecast for the Regatta race area. Times vary per event.
The BVI Championship’s Mount Gay Rum Cocktail Contest is coming to the Chicago Yacht Club on Friday, June 7th. If you have a practiced hand or favorite recipe, sign up to create what could be Chicago’s Regatta cocktail. Mount Gay provides the mixers and the Mount Gay Rum (Eclipse, XO, Navy Strength, and Black Barrel). Space is limited.
Sign up to reserve complimentary coaching from Quantum Sails. Post race technical debriefs will follow all on the water coaching. Any coaching will abide by the Race Sailing Instructions.
Includes Speaker Series and Regatta Socials all four days with Mount Gay Rum at Chicago Yacht Club.
Join Todd Basch and Dave Gerber from Quantum Sails with Shea Gibson from Sailflow Weather for interactive forecasts, local knowledge, and expert tips. Ask your questions and prepare for your day!
With the distance racers battling shifts and holes offshore, the buoy racing action continued on the second day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago.
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Sailing World is partnering with the EWE Spirit Foundation, as the local charitable partner of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis. The EWE Spirit Foundation will be on-site during the Saturday BBQ to spread awareness and spirit! Sportsmanship, inclusion, and community outreach are all key components for charitable partners of the Regatta Series. Please join us in supporting the EWE Spirit Foundation!