The 2026 Sam Wetherill Trophy Race
The Essex Yacht Club’s 140 Mile Race
Friday, May 29
Why You Want to Participate
Important Dates
The Wetherill is an excellent tune-up / training for the iconic Halifax or Bermuda races. Running 140 miles from the mouth of the Connecticut River to Martha’s Vineyard and back, this overnight race run almost entirely in ocean waters is the perfect way to sharpen your team’s racing skills.
This race 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.
REGISTRATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
The Route
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Early Entry (by May 1):
$8.00/ftBasic Fee (March 2 - May 15):
$10/ftLate Entry (March 16 - May 27):
$12/ft -
There will be a meeting for all skippers in the Wetmore Room at the Essex Yacht Club at 6 pm the night before the race (Thursday evening, May 28)
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First gun will be at 11 am on Friday, May 29
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The Awards Ceremony will b held at the Essex Yacht Club at noon on Sunday, May 31.
COURSE DETAILS
ELIGIBILITY
AWARDS
MONOHULLS WELCOME
