This is a pursuit race from vicinity of Portsmouth Harbor to the Isles of Shoals and back. The Gosport Regatta 2026 event is organized by Piscataqua Sailing Association (PSA). Deadline for skippers to sign up is Thursday, September 10th. Registration fee is $150 and includes Awards Party and one Skipper Meal. Link for Skipper registration
Courses and start time: The pursuit style race in on Saturday, September 12th, and breeze permitting will have some round the island racing. Race committee is looking at courses possibly rounding Appledore Island or rounding Appledore, Smuttynose, Cedar and Star Island. The finishes will be back at 2KR and an after race awards/dinner will be at the Portsmouth Yacht Club.
Course information will be available to registrants on the PSA website by the Race Chair Friday evening, September 11th. First Gun will be determined by the Sailing Instructions to be posted on PSA website. Boats finish by 3:30 pm
After the Regatta, there will be an Awards Party at Portsmouth Yacht Club with Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Salad and Beverages. One Skipper Meal is included with their registration fee. Crew Registration
For additional information, please go to sailpsa.org and click on the Regatta tab.
