2008 Figawi Race Weekend Program

The Hyannis Yacht Club, 490 Ocean Street, Hyannis is the main headquarters on the mainland and Veronica’s Cottage on Swains Wharf is the main headquarters on Nantucket.

The official program during the 37th edition of the Figawi Race Weekend will be as follows:

Friday, May 23
Registration – Hyannis Yacht Club
1500-1900        
Race instructions and Bag pickup. Figawi Merchandise will be on sale. Bar will be open.

Any boats not checked in during this time can pick up their packets and bags in the
Steward’s office at Hyannis Yacht Club Saturday morning.
 
Saturday, May 24
Race Day #1 Hyannis - Nantucket
 
0955    
Warning Signal - Race Course (consult Sailing Instructions)
 
1000   
First Start - (consult scratch sheets for individual starting times)
 
Nantucket Events
1800-2100
Race Weekend Tent Party (Live Entertainment!)
Admittance to those 21+ only. ID’s and Figawi tent bracelets required.

Sunday, May 25
Lay Day in Nantucket
Catch the Figawi High School Invitational off the Boat Basin Docks Sunday afternoon!
 
1330 
Clambake - Race Weekend Tent
Limited tickets available at the door on the day of the event. Please purchase on the
application when you register your boat.
Lobster Clambake $50
Steak or Chicken Clambake $35

1630 
Awards - Race Weekend Tent
 
1730
VIP and Sponsor Reception – VIP Tent
By Invitation Only

1900-2200
Race Weekend Tent Party (Live Entertainment!)
Admittance to those 21+ only. ID’s and Figawi tent bracelets required.

Monday, May 26
Race Day #2 Nantucket to Hyannis “Reverse Figawi”

1000 
First Gun Return Race Begins (consult Sailing Instructions for class start times)
 
1500
Return Race Party/Awards at HYC (Approximate Time)