Racing
Welcome to Racing at the Beverly Yacht Club! From the Club’s first regatta in 1872 with ten catboats and a sloop, to all the racing we presently conduct, the friendly and competitive spirit among BYC sailors has endured from the start. We currently host weekly series races along with special events and regattas from the end of May into the fall each season. Whether you’re looking to compete in a PHRF racing or cruising class, or as part of a one-design fleet, BYC’s racing program has something for everyone. Contact BYC’s Race Chair at [email protected] for more information.
- Notice of Race - 2026 Series Racing
- Sailing Instructions and Race Chart 2026 - available as a laminated chart in the BYC office or as documents on Regatta Network.
- Mark Table - BYC Racing 2026
- Race Management Guide 2026
- US Sailing Protest Form - Email completed forms to [email protected].
- Past Race Results
- BYC Trophies
BYC runs three Summer Series:
- Series 1: May 26 through June 28
- Series 2: June 30 through August 2
- Series 3: August 4 through September 6
Fall Sailing is casual and fun; all are welcome to participate, including non-members for a small fee. Learn more about our Fall Racing program here.
BYC hosts several special events throughout the summer. Visit the links below for race notices and registration information.
- June 20: Racer-Cruiser Race
- June 27 and 28: Van Rensselaer PHRF/Pursuit Race and One-Design Races
- July 10: Parker Converse Tower Race* & The Salty 100 Race
- July 24: H Class Junior Championship
- July 25-26: H Class Championship
- July 31-Aug. 2: Buzzards Bay Multihull Regatta
- Aug. 12-13: Beverly Junior Regatta - coming soon
- Aug. 28: Thayer Francis Moonlight Race
- Sept. 5: Singlehanded Challenge
- Sept. 19: Hurricane Cup* PHRF/Pursuit Race and One-Design Races
| START DATE | EVENT |
| 5/26/26 | Series 1 Tuesday Twilight (BE, H-12) |
| 5/27/26 | Series 1 Wednesday Twilight (PHRF) |
| 5/28/26 | Series 1 Thursday Ladies (BE, H-12) |
| 5/28/26 | Series 1 Thursday Twilight (J/80, Shields) |
| 5/31/26 | Series 1 Sunday (BE, H-12) |
| 6/20/26 | Racer-Cruiser Weekend Race |
| 6/20/26 | Series 1 Saturday (Shields) |
| 6/27/26 | Van Rensselaer Pursuit Race (PHRF) |
| 6/28/26 | Van Rensselaer One Design Races (BE, H-12) |
| 6/30/26 | Series 2 Tuesday Twilight (BE, H-12) |
| 7/02/26 | Series 2 Thursday Ladies (BE, H-12) |
| 7/02/26 | Series 2 Thursday Twilight (J/80, Shields) |
| 7/05/26 | Series 2 Sunday (BE, H-12) |
| 7/08/26 | Series 2 Wednesday Twilight (PHRF) |
| 7/10/26 | Tower Race/Salty 100 |
| 7/24/26 | H Class Junior Championship |
| 7/25/26 | H Class Championship |
| 8/02/26 | Series 3 Sunday (BE, H-12) |
| 8/04/26 | Series 3 Tuesday Twilight (BE/H12) |
| 8/06/26 | Series 3 Thursday Ladies (BE, H-12) |
| 8/06/26 | Series 3 Thursday Twilight (J/80, Shields) |
| 8/08/26 | Series 2 Saturday (Shields) |
| 8/28/26 | Thayer Francis Moonlight Race (BE, H-12) |
| 9/06/26 | Singlehanded Challenge (BE, H-12) |
| 9/19/26 | Hurricane Cup Pursuit Race (PHRF) |
| 9/19/26 | Hurricane Cup One-Design Races (BE, H-12) |
Sign up to be a Principal Race Officer (PRO) or an Associate Race Officer (ARO). You don’t need a lot of experience to help; pair up with an experienced PRO and learn the ropes.
Race Officer Sign-up Sheet- Beverly Yacht Club Safety Plan
- US Sailing Equipment Requirements (please note that the Nearshore Safety Equipment Requirements apply to all of our races except the Parker Converse Tower Race and Salty 100 Distance Race, which fall under the Coastal Requirements).
- Understanding Electric Shock Drowning
The BYC Race Committee encourages sailors and skippers to connect using RailMeets.
RailMeets is a free and easy-to-use platform where:
- Boats looking for crew can create a profile and post their needs
- Sailors (members and non-members) can list their experience and the type of sailing and racing they are looking to participate in
We hope this will make it easier for everyone to connect and get on the water.
Find a Crew/Team on RailMeets
