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. Events for 2026 have all come to a close. Stay tuned for updates on events coming throughout the year and into summer 2027!
Sailing Events for the Nantucket Community & Beyond
Nantucket Race Week
Nantucket Race Week is the island’s premier sailing event, 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
Looking to find a boat to race on? Complete the Crew Finder form below.
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
Ways to get involved:
- Register to race
- Sponsor an event
- Volunteer your time
- Attend and support community events
