THE WETHERILL
ESSEX YACHT CLUB'S BLUE WATER RACE
MAY 16TH, 2025
LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING RACE?
A TUNE UP FOR THE ICONIC HALIFAX OR MARION BERMUDA RACE?
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY PRICING!
Entries received and paid between now and April 15th are just $8.50 per foot. After April 15th, the entry fee increases to $10.00 per foot.
Register early to secure the best rate!
If you are having trouble fulfilling the hands on Safety At Sea requirement
PLEASE SEE NOR 11.1
All returning skippers who bring a new participant who crosses the starting line will receive a 40% reimbursement of their entrance fee. So, call your friends! Check in with your local Yacht Clubs and boat yards and find those skippers who want to take the Wetherill Challenge, but just don’t know it yet!
EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNTS
For entries received and paid between March 1 and April 15 the entry fee is $8.50 per foot. For entries paid after April 15, the entry fee is $10.00 per foot.
The Wetherill is a qualifier for the Northern Ocean Racing Trophy (ORC), the Double Handed Ocean Racing Trophy (ORC), the New England Lighthouse Series (PHRF), and the East End ORC series.
RETURNING SKIPPERS
Receive a 40% fee reimbursement for every new boat you introduce. Our goal is for 55 boats to hit the starting line.
DETAILS IN THE NOR
Let’s go for a blowout – the best race ever!
Boats can sail under ORC or PHRF or NEMA in the 140-mile Gay Head race.
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