Entries open for 77th annual Newport to Ensenada Race
by Newport Ocean Sailing Association 1 Dec 2024 11:09 PST
April 25-27, 2025
Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race © Newport Ocean Sailing Association
The Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race opens registration for the April 25 - 27, 2025 annual classic.
The Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA), will offer two race courses to either Ensenada, Mexico or San Diego. Registration and Notice of Races are now available at www.nosa.org.
The Newport to Ensenada Race is one of the oldest annual sailing competitions that takes place every April between Newport Beach, California and Ensenada, Mexico. It has been one of the largest international yacht races in the world with over 600 entrants and still attracts participants from all around the globe.
The course to Ensenada covers a distance of approximately 135 nautical miles and is open to a wide range of sailboats, from small cruisers to larger racing yachts. The course to San Diego covers 90 miles. There are trophies for multi-hulls, double-handed, cruising class, all female crews as well as PHRF and ORR classes. This spring classic offers participants a challenging and exciting overnight offshore sailing experience.
To help owners and crews get ready for the race, NOSA is offering a series of N2E Race Seminars at local yacht clubs from San Diego to Los Angeles. These informative gatherings cover the unique aspects of competing in the race, expert tips on racing at night and a review of safety gear to make the racing competitive for crews of all experience ranges. All seminars will begin at 7pm and last 90 minutes. Please register at www.nosa.org/seminars.
January 23rd - Seal Beach Yacht Club
January 30th - Silver Gate Yacht Club
February 13th - Dana Point Yacht Club
February 27th - Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club
March TBD - Del Rey YC
The race has a rich history dating back to 1948 and has become a celebrated event in the west coast sailing community. The largest fleet was in the mid '80 with over 600 yachts. This year the organizers are expecting around 200 competitors between the two race courses. It combines the thrill of competition with the beautiful coastal scenery of Southern California and Mexico.
Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a spectator, the Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race is an event worth experiencing. It showcases the skill and dedication of sailors while providing an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie and adventure of offshore racing.
For more information or to register go to www.nosa.org.