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Helly Hansen Chester Race Week 2021 fires up

Mar 25, 2021

Registration in officially open for 2021!

While things likely will be a little different, we welcome you back to the waters of Chester, Nova Scotia to participate in this one-of-a-kind event from August 11-14, 2021. Click here for the Notice of Race.

The Organizing Authority asks the following of participants;
Register early to support the event and ensure that we can plan accordingly.
Continue to abide by Federal and Provincial health guidelines.
Be prepared to adapt and change as this year will look different than what we did in 2019.

The organizers add:

This event would not be as successful for participants without the support we receive from our sponsors. A big THANK YOU to Helly Hansen, Goslings, Labatt, ScotiaBank, Surrette Battery, Charm Diamond Centres for their committed support to our event and all the Marine Services that make it possible.

Please follow the link below to complete your registration so that we can count on your support for 2021. We look forward to ensuring your safety and well-being are taken care of while ensuring there is still fun and comradery achieved.

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