2026 Turkey Trot Regatta

The annual HSA Turkey Trot Regatta is a distance race held in the Halifax River open to all sailboats with a valid RYA Portsmouth rating. The distance race is followed by a pot luck turkey dinner at the club.

Venue - Racing will be on and around the Intracoastal Waterway, locally known as the Halifax River, between the Orange Avenue Bridge and the Dunlawton Bridge.

Course - The course will follow the length of the river and include as many windward/leeward legs as possible. Specific course details will be covered at the skippers meeting. Course distance will be approximately 8-10 nm, depending on the conditions and course configuration.

Fees - Please register and pay online BEFORE 11/12 to receive discount. Late payment may be made on the day of the event at check-in, cash, credit/debit, or checks are accepted. $45 Adult multi-crew ($60 if paid after 11/11/2026). $30 Adult singlehand ($45 if paid after 11/11/2026). $25 Youth sailors (17 years and younger) or Full-time student ($40 if paid after 11/11/2026). Entry fee includes dinner for the sailors after the race.

Early paid entries will be refunded, less all fess for processing, if a request is received by 6 pm on 11/14/26. Refunds will not be processed until after the event is over.

Sailing Instructions: The course, and any changes to the RRS, will be presented at the competitors meeting.

Thanksgiving Dinner will follow the racing. All guests are asked to purchase a meal ticket at the event.