This fun event draws a large contingent of NSC sailors who enjoy not only racing, but also the challenge of sailing at night. The event is open to all keel boats.
Sailing after dusk is a unique experience which helps to improve not only your ability to steer and navigate using other senses, but also to prepare your crew for any other overnight cruising or racing that you have planned.
There is a mandatory Skippers meeting, usually at 2030, on the west lawn, with the first warning gun at 2200 – confirm the actual time in the Sailing Instructions. The course will be confirmed at the Skippers meeting and is typically a simple windward/leeward course of one or two laps. The marks are illuminated.
A boat doesn’t need a valid PHRF certificate, or to be registered for our regular Interclub racing; however, boats do need to register. See this post for information on this year’s event.
Up for grabs is the After Hours Bowl.
The photo below-left is from the 2022 event, in very light air conditions, showing some of the boats decked out in festive-coloured lights. The photo below-right is from the 2023 event in 20+ knots of wind, showing C&C 27 “Xel-Ha” broaching as they crossed the finish line with their spinnaker up. That performance was good enough to earn them the 2023 Dumper’s Plaque.
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Page updated 2024-07-31.