Cruising Class

Racing results

Racing Instructions

Sailing Race Instructions are detailed in this document.

First gun: ​1200 by the race committee's watch, not GPS Time.

​Course: The starting line will be the (A) Joe Beach Buoy and the Race Committee boat unless otherwise advised by the Race Committee.
​These are NOT set courses.  The Race Committee will set the course prior to the start based on the wind.  The final course will be emailed in the Sailing Instructions. 
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​Special set race courses: By George, Egg Rock, etc. listed above.
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​* "The OP is NDC unless otherwise stated.  MHOR" M'head-Halifax (BYC) starts in Marblehead.  The Ted Hood Regatta (EYC) takes place in Marblehead.

Racing Chart and Marks

Other Boat Classes

Rhodes 19 Class	Opti Class	Town Class
​ Rhodes 19 adult sailing class racing on Thursday evenings.  Come by the Dory Club to participate.	​See the Nahant Sailing Program website for more details.	There's a small but passionate group of Town class enthusiasts.  Come by the Dory Club to get involved.

Race Committee Handbook

• PHRF fleet starting sequence - One division of boats
• ​PHRF fleet starting sequence - Multiple classes of boats
• ​​The Rabbit Start
• ​Race Signals
• PHRF fleet starting sequence - Pursuit
• ​PHRF fleet - Start of the race from the clubhouse​

Sailing Guides

• Simple Racing Rules of Sailing.
• ​How To Sail: The Ultimate Guide
• USSA 2019-2022 Protest Form (PDF) 

Sailing Organizations

• Sailing Organizations and Clubs around New England.
• Mass Bay Sailing Offshore racing schedule. (2019)

PHRF Application

A Reminder To Nahant Cruising Boat Sailors

Please file an PHRF Application to have your boat rated so you have a valid rating for racing both in Nahant and other New England PHRF races. 

Nahant PHRF Fleet
Bob Vanderslice, Handicapper | (781) 595-4006