The traditional 105 nautical mile Category III New Bedford Yacht Club Whalers' Race dates back to 1932.
The race starts and finishes at Padanaram and includes marks at Cuttyhunk, Noman's, Block Island and the Buzzards Bay Tower.
All points of sailing are involved.
With the 0800 hour start, this can be a one day event.
New Bedford Yacht Club's hospitality and the challenging and interesting course make this a very enjoyable event.
Perpetual Trophy Winners
Frank Vining Smith Trophy - Spinnaker Class
2004 - DREAMCATCHER - Stephen Kylander
2005 - SHINDIG - Arthur D. Burke, M. D.
2006 - Not awarded
2007 - KINSHIP - J. Thomas Selldorff
R. Eugene Ashley Memorial Trophy - Nonspinnaker Class
2004 - TUMBLEWEED - George Shaw
2005 - KEEWAYDIN - Jack May
2006 - Not awarded
2007 - SHINDIG - Kevin Flannery
Narada Perpetual Challenge Cup - Doublehanded Class
2004 - ALEGRIA - Victor Pinheiro
2005 - Not awarded
2006 - Not awarded
2007 - FAIAL - John Pinheiro
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