The NSC Pinhey’s Point Race takes place in late June or early July and comprises a relatively short (~14 Nm return) up-river race which passes close by Pinhey’s Point Historic Site and anchorage. This is the shortest of NSC’s up-river Long Distance races, and forms part of the Interclub Long Distance Series. It is an ideal event for families and newcomers to up-river sailing who are interested in trying out something new on a summer weekend.
The race normally starts around noon outside the NSC harbour. Sailors pass Aylmer Island, and then continue upriver to a rounding mark off Pinhey’s Point. After rounding the mark, racers turn down-river for the homeward bound leg to the finish. Loud cheering and cameras have been known to break out as the train of boats pass by the turning mark in front of the anchorage.
Up for grabs is the Nautilus trophy for the first NSC PHRF or JAM boat on combined corrected time, plus keepers for the top three boats.
Check the Sailing Instructions for additional details.
Originally written by Colin Mombourquette, with updates by Ross Ernst & Hugh Morrin. Comments or changes to Hugh Morrin, webmaster at nsc dot ca.
Page updated: 2022-06-24.
2009-08-02, HM: File created.
2009-08-03, HM: Added Google map links and directions.
2016-03-16, RE: Updated and edited to reflect current return race format.
2022-06-24, HM: Changed “~12Nm” to “~14Nm”. Updated publish date; was 2015. Updated info on the course.
Added links to the Nautilus Trophy and SIs. Other editorial updates.
Page maintained by H. Morrin.