(Chester, Nova Scotia)- Competitors from across Canada and the Eastern
Seaboard descended upon the picturesque fishing village of Chester, Nova
Scotia for Canada’s largest keelboat regatta – Chester Race Week,
sailed from August 14th to 17th.Under variable conditions that included light air, fog and medium air with brilliant sunshine along with the 183' Fidelis anchored in the inner harbour in Chester, 133 yachts competed in this years running of Chester Race Week.
The Alpha Distance 1 class championship at this years Chester Race Week was tough sledding for many. Taking third was Chester YC's Dave Connolly onboard the J/111 STAMPEDER.
In Alpha Distance 2 division, Mark Surrette's J/111 BLAST finished second in class. Sailing photo credits- Tim Wilkes (timwilkes.com) & Steve Jess (stevejess.com) For more Chester Race Week sailing information
