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April 11th – April 18th 2026

2026 Notice of Race – Inshore Series

2026 NOTICE OF RACE
Inshore Series

The Inshore Series is for boats up to a nominal 34 ft. However, boats 24 ft. and under are preferred, since boats over 24 ft. are encouraged to participate in the Offshore Series

The St. Augustine Race Week Inshore Series is two days of Inshore Racing, April 14th & 15th 2026 with multiple races each day on the Tolomato River North of the Vilano Bridge. Race courses will be set between River Markers 57 and 54. Race Week includes Live Entertainment, Drinks and Food in and around the Race Week Events Tent. An associated Youth Regatta (separate NoR/SI) will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 11th & 12th 2026 in Salt Run.

An associated RS Aero Regatta (separate NoR/SI) will also be held Saturday and Sunday, April 11th & 12th 2026 off the downtown Bayfront quay.

The Inshore Competitor’s Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th 2026 @ 9am at the Camachee Cove Marina.

The final Awards Party will be held Saturday evening, April 18th 2026 at the St. Augustine Yacht Club. 

1  RULES  First Coast Sailing Association (FCSA) is the Organizing Authority for St. Augustine Race Week. The Regatta shall be governed by the current “Racing Rules of Sailing” (https://sailjax.com/Racing-Rules-of-Sailing.pdf) (RRS) as amended by the US Sailing Prescriptions; the PHRF rules of the FCSA (https://www.sailjax.com); and class rules for any One-Design class established.

2  ADVERTISING Comply with current World Sailing Regulation 20: https://www.sailing.org/inside-world-sailing/rules-regulations/racing-rules-of-sailing/

***** Note: Updates to Section 3 for 2026 SARW are pending*****
3  FEES  Discounted Early Registration $159.75 (including tax) ends January 15th 2025. The Inshore Regatta Regular Fee of $186.37 (including tax) covers two days of racing; four Event Passes for Thursday and Friday including Drink Tickets; two Awards Dinner Passes for Saturday at the St. Augustine Yacht Club and a Skipper’s Bag with Regatta Hat and Shirt, local Discount Coupons and other goodies. Additional Award Dinner Event Passes are available for $30 + tax. Withdrawal thru March 17th 2025 receive a full refund. Withdrawals after March 17th 2025 forfeit $60. Withdrawal after March 25th 2025 receive no refund.

4  ENTRY FORMS AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION  Prior to racing, each yacht shall be registered and shall submit (1) the proper Fee; (2) a Crew Declaration form including a landside emergency contact (which may be updated at the Competitors’ Meeting); and (3) a copy of a current PHRF certificate or similar (if not issued by FCSA) for possible adjustment to conform to FCSA ratings.

Register and obtain forms by selecting the Blue “CLICK TO REGISTER” Button on this website www.StAugustineRaceWeek.com or from the link at https:/www.sailjax.com.

5  CLASSES  

Class 1 Performance will consist of lighter boats including daysailers and sport boats. Boats in this class do not have to abide by the FCSA Bylaws, Section 3.2.2 (Inshore Racing) of the PHRF Rules.

Class 2 will consist of heavier displacement boats. Yachts using performance sail materials (non-Dacron) cannot compete in Class 2.  The Race Committee reserves the right to assign any boat to a particular Class or combine classes as necessary.

6  PRIZES  Trophy Flags for individual races will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each class or division of class. Regatta trophies will be awarded for overall 1^st thru 3^rd place in each class.

7  SAILING INSTRUCTIONS  Obtain sailing instructions and scratch sheets at the Competitors’ Meeting.

Race Committee Questions:
Adam Norwood (904) 398-7343

Event/Venue Questions:
Dan Floryan (904) 687-5145

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2026 Offshore Series Notice of Race      2026 Inshore Series Notice of Race      2026 Youth Regatta Notice of Race

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