The winds at the end of July can be notoriously light, favouring the excellent lightwind sailors aboard Aspen, hence the name of the race!
Tuesday July 28, 2026
Weather forecast: According to Wind Finder we can expect SSE winds on a rising tide https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/mahone_bay
Please check-in with the Committee on VHF Channel 72 or as you go by the wharf before the race. Please keep clear of boat traffic. and moored boats.
SMALL BOATS CLASS B
Small Boat Course Class B Blue Flag
Start at 1806 (Preparatory Signal is the start of Class A)
Start with Mailman and Kelley Wharf/Barge to Starboard and Yellow Mark to Port
Sheep Island to Starboard
Andrews Shoal Buoy to Starboard
Andrews Island to Starboard
Finish with Mailman and Kelley Wharf/Barge to Port and Yellow Mark to Starboard
BIGGER BOATS CLASS A
Bigger Boat Course Class A Red Flag (chart)
Preparatory signal at 1754, start at 1800
Start with Mailman and Kelley Wharf/Barge to Starboard and Yellow Mark to Port
LYC Mark off Goat Island Starboard
LYC Mark off Loye Island Starboard
Andrews Shoal Buoy Port
Andrews Island Starboard
Finish with Mailman and Kelley Wharf/Barge to Port and Yellow Mark to Starboard