Traveling to Nantucket for Nantucket Race Week?

Once a booming whaling port, Nantucket has continued to keep its harbor active throughout history. During the summer months the harbor is host to many pleasure, racing and classic boats. Nantucket Race Week is one of the most exciting weeks on Nantucket's waters and is known for being one of the best weeks to walk the docks to see some of the finest sailing vessels from around the world. If you are planning to travel and join us during this magnificent week, below are a few things you should keep in mind.

Participating in NRW and/or arriving via your own boat?

Nantucket offers great marina and mooring services:

Nantucket Boat Basin

508.325.1350 or 800-NAN-BOAT


Nantucket Moorings


508-228-4472


Town Pier/Harbormaster


508-228-7261

We strongly suggest that you make your reservations as far in advance as possible as these services are often sold out during Nantucket Race Week.

Coming as a spectator or crew?
We suggest using these sites to find up-to-date information on visiting Nantucket; how to get here, where to stay, and even where to grab a bite to eat:

Town of Nantucket Visitors Services

Nantucket Chamber of Commerce

The Inquirer and Mirror

Nantucket.net

NY Times 36 Hours in Nantucket, Mass

P.O. Box 2424, Nantucket, MA 02584
NCS Office: 508-228-6600 | Jetties Sailing Center: 508-228-5358
info@nantucketraceweek.org
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