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PHRF Ocean Class

  

The Hyannis Yacht Club PHRF Ocean Class offers a competitive Summer Series of Racing. Every Wednesday night in June, July and August, races are held on Nantucket Sound starting at 1800 and finishing with the sunset. Fifteen to twenty boats is typical. A dinner offering follows on the deck. There are several long distance races on weekends as well. These include races to the Vineyard, Nantucket, Around the Sound, the Hyannis Regatta and every few years- Around the Cape. The races are governed by US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing. Our exceptional Race Management Team conducts the races.

The racing is open to all skill levels in multiple classes from cruising boats to planing sport boats. Members and nonmembers are welcome and there is always room to hop on a boat for any given race. A celebrated Awards Night is held in the fall to bestow trophies to the deserving winners. There are also educational and planning events throughout the winter to prepare for the next season.  Come and experience the camaraderie!

  • Beer Can Series: Weekly on Wednesday evenings (June, July and August) at 1800.

  • Long Distance Summer Series on weekends in Nantucket Sound.

  • Race Around the Cape

  • Chowder Cup Series

Ocean Class Schedule for 2025

Beer Can Races will be every Wednesday from June 4 to August 26 (last race is on a Tuesday due to the HYC Annual Member meeting)

Figawi *                                                     May 24 - 26
Father's Day Race *                                 June 14
PHRF/Youth Regatta                               July 17
Nantucket Sound 100 Miler                    July 19 (6 boat minimum)
Hyannis Regatta/Baxter Cup *               July 26 - 27
Race Around the Sound *                       August 23
Hurricane Cup * / Eye of the Storm       September 13 - 14
Chowder Cup                                          September 20 (Sept. 27 if postponed)

  

Ocean Class Awards Celebration for 2024 - click here to see the program

   

  

Please contact the Ocean Class Committee for more information about racing and joining our PHRF Team!
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Dr. Marc Fater – Darthfater@AOL.com (508)360-8063
Andrew Seguin – AMS@vallegroup.com (508)259-8327