The early entry discount for the 2016 Newport to Ensenada Race has been extended to 1/31/16. This year’s race is expected to beget over 250 entries divided into Maxi,PHRF, Multi/ORCA and Cruising classes cover three exciting race course options. The main race with its over 200 boats is still considered one of the largest international yacht races in the world. The Newport Beach will begin April 24 at 11am with classes starting every 10 minutes, and while the short course will start the same day at 5pm off Shelter Island. “We’re looking forward to creating as inclusive an environment as we can, according to NOSA Commodore David Shockley, “to allow more boats to participate and enjoy the excitement, or competition and camaraderie of overnight coastal racing to fair Ensenada,Mexico”. “We’re also delighted to be running this new course in conjunction with Southwestern Yacht Club who will host pre-race events in the SD area. The new short course will be rated at 65 miles, while the traditional course will be 125 miles. The course rating shatter for the short course will be a SD PHRF rating of 50 or higher. The dates for the 2016 Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race ... Read More
Source: newporttoensenada.com