Events & Regattas
Signature sailing events, regattas, and community gatherings that celebrate Nantucket’s maritime tradition and support community sailing.
Signature Events
Throughout the season, Nantucket Community Sailing hosts and supports a range of sailing events and community programs. Such events include:
June 27, 2026
4th Grade Sailing Saturday
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
July 8, 2026
NCS Parent Coffee
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
July 11, 2026
4th Grade Sailing Saturday
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
July 17, 2026
Coffin Cup
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July 18, 2026
All -Island 420 Race Day
July 21, 2026
Women's Sail and Picnic
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
July 25, 2026
4th Grade Sailing Saturday
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
July 25, 2026
All-Island Opti Race Day
July 28, 2026
GHYC Women's Fun Regatta
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
July 31, 2026
Jetties Sailing Center Community Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July 31, 2026
Family Lynx Sail
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
August 1, 2026
4th Grade Sailing Saturday
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
August 4, 2026
NCS Parent Social and Sail
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
August 8, 2026
Family Lynx Sail
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 14, 2026
Sailing Into Our Future Gala
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
August 6-16, 2026
Nantucket Race Week
August 16, 2026
Opera House Cup
August 18, 2026
Women's Sailing Sunset Cruise
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sailing Events for the Nantucket Community & Beyond
Nantucket Race Week
Nantucket Race Week is the island’s premier sailing events, attracting hundreds of sailors and boats from across New England and beyond. Hosted by Nantucket Community Sailing, Race Week combines competitive racing, community celebration, and charitable impact.
Proceeds from Nantucket Race Week directly support NCS youth programs, scholarships, and community access initiatives.
Race Week Highlights
- Multiple days of competitive racing
- Diverse fleet classes
- Social events and gatherings
- Strong community and sponsor support
- One of the largest regattas on Nantucket
- Culminates in Opera House Cup
All Race Week schedules, notices of race, registration details, and results are managed through our official regatta platform.
NCS events do more than bring sailors together—they play a critical role in funding access to sailing for island youth and community members.
Event proceeds help support:
- Youth scholarships and free programming
- Community outreach partnerships
- Instructor training and development
- Equipment maintenance and safety upgrades
There are many ways to participate in NCS events, whether you’re a sailor, sponsor, volunteer, or spectator.
Ways to get involved:
- Register to race
- Sponsor an event
- Volunteer your time
- Attend and support community events
