2024 National Regatta

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The Corinthian Club in Marblehead will be Hosting the Town Class Nationals over the weekend of August 2nd to 4th.

10-12:00 AM   Registration – CYC Harbor Room

10:30 AM        Nationals Meeting - CYC Harbor Room

11:00 AM        Skippers Meeting – CYC Harbor Room

1:30 PM          Race First Warning – CYC RC booth Start

6:00 PM          BBQ at the O’Grady’s

9-10:00 AM     Registration – CYC Harbor Room

11:00 AM        Race First Warning– Committee Boat Start

6:00 PM          Cocktails – CYC Harbor Room

7:00 PM          Dinner – CYC Harbor Room

10:30 AM        Race First Warning – Committee Boat Start              

Conclusion     Awards ceremony at CYC Harbor Room

The Nationals business meeting for all Townie members will be held at the CYC in the Harbor Room on Friday, August 2nd at 10:30 AM prior to the Skippers Meeting 

Boat Launch – Boats can be launched at the Boston Yacht Club.  We will have Townie owners ready to assist you.

Accommodations – Housing will be provided for out-of-town members. Please  indicate that you need housing on your registration.

Race Week – You are invited to race Marblehead Race Week, the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series on Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. For more information and registration visit  https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series-marblehead/. Saturday and Sunday of this regatta constitutes our New England Championship. For members of fleets outside of Marblehead, the entry fees will be paid by our National Association. Should you decide to race Race Week and the Nationals, moorings will be provided in Marblehead harbor for the week in between.

Townie Worlds - The Townie Worlds will be held on Friday, August 2, starting at approximately 1:30 PM.  The start will be a harbor start off the Corinthian Yacht Club.

Friday Evening Cookout – Cookout will begin at 6:00 PM at Gretchen and Brendan O’Grady’s home. Hamburgers and salmon burgers will be served. BYOB

Saturday Evening Dinner and Social – Dinner and social will be at the CYC with cocktails at 6:00 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM. Dress is smart casual, no jeans. All Townie sailors, whether participating in the regatta or not are encouraged to attend.

Awards Ceremony – The awards will be presented in the Harbor Room at the CYC at the conclusion of the regatta on Sunday afternoon, prior to hauling boats. Chowder will be served.