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The 2027 Cock Island Race kicks off on Friday, June 18, with the Skippers' Party at 5:00 PM (mandatory Skippers Meeting at 6:30 PM). The Race is on Saturday, June 19, at 9:00 A.M. (first warning horn), followed by the world famous Cock Island Party and Awards Ceremony. Note below the change in location for the Cock Island Party and Awards Ceremony! 

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STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS -- REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2027.

Whether this is your first Race or your 39th, the Cock Island Race is a legendary Southern Bay event. Once maxing out at 350 boats, the Race is a little smaller now but growing itself back to pre-COVID levels.

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More about the History of the Cock Island Race here.

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One thing that has not changed, however, is The Party (or, should we say, the Parties). The folks at the Portsmouth Boat Club know how to throw a Party.

Check-In & Skipper's Meeting

Check-in and Skipper's Meeting is on Friday, June 18, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Portsmouth Boat Club, 20 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, Virginia. Free golf cart shuttle transportation is available from the top of B-Dock at Tidewater Yacht Marina (the shuttle is free but tips are encouraged). The mandatory Skippers' Meeting will start at 6:30. As always, there will be beer, food and a great Swag Bag.

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As in prior years, Tidewater Yacht Marina is once again providing their very generous 15% transient dockage discount for Cock Island Racers. Thank you Tidewater Yacht Marina! Contact the Race Committee for the coupon instructions and code.

Race Day

 

Race Day, Saturday, June 19, starts with the traditional Continental Breakfast at 7:30 A.M. at Tidewater Yacht Marina with the first warning horn for the Race at 9:00 A.M. off the northern end of the Portsmouth Seawall. We welcome PHRF A, B, C, N (non-spinnaker/single head-sail only) and CC NS (non-spinnaker/single head-sail only) Classes, a Non-PHRF Cruising Class (non-spinnaker/single head-sail only), a Schooner Class and a Multihull Class.

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More information can be found in the NOTICE OF RACE and in the SAILING INSTRUCTIONS. You should also be familiar with our FOUL WEATHER PLAN. All of this information shall be posted on or before March 1, 2027 when Registration opens.

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The Race finishes at 3:00 P.M., whether or not you have finished, and then we go to The Party and Awards Ceremony. More information will be available about the Party and Awards Ceremony starting March 1, 2027.

Did we mention The Party?

For 2027, because of anticipated construction conflicts involving Portside  at the North Street Basin and Ferry Landing,the Cock Island Awards Ceremony and Party will be relocated. Stay tuned for the details.

Also back by popular demand, are the real Cock Island Rum Punch. The Band will be selected by the opening of Registration and will take the stage at 5 PM.

So come on out and enjoy a great Race and even better times at The Party.

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Questions? Do you want 15% off transient dockage fees at Tidewater Yacht Marina? Contact the Race Committee.

Sponsors

Although we have not yet selected the local charities who will be supported by donations made from the proceeds of your generous support, we expect to do so by January 15 -- so stay tuned. In addition to supporting local charities, we welcome you to join us and to help continue a long outstanding sailing and fellowship event in the City of Portsmouth.  Mix and mingle with skippers and crew on Friday evening at the Skipper's Meeting, check out the race starting Saturday morning and then be sure to come to the Club on Saturday for the Awards Party.  There will be entertainment, food and libations aplenty! All Sponsors get a pre-set number of tickets for FREE food and beverages. Silver, Gold and Platinum Sponsors get a Swag Bag with additional goodies and additional FREE food and beverage tickets.

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A portion of the proceeds from this event go for the benefit of local charities to be determined by the opening of Sponsor sign-up.

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The Portsmouth Boat Club and the Cock Island Race Committee are all about that Southern personal service! Additional information on Sponsorship will be available here starting February 1, 2027 at which time you will also be able to Sponsor on-line.

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Race Registration will open March 1

On-Line Sponsor Will Open Februaary 1, 2027

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!

Event Sponsor

 

Skippers' Party Sponsor

Awards Party Sponsor

 

Admiral Sponsor

 

Captain Sponsor

 

GARY BAHENA
AND
JEANNIE MCCOY

Hydraulic
Repair Corp

Ann Kirk

 

Crew Sponsor

 

Shela Edmonds

 

Elizabeth Psimas

 

Steve Heretick

McCarty's Wheel Shop

Oast & Taylor, PLC

"Tom Cat"
in Memory of
Don & Beryl Wade

Mate Sponsor

 

Steve & Brenda Turner

James "Bootie" Baker

Paige Cherry

Charles Honeycutt

Mick & Linda
Kauffman

Cindy Morris

Dan Swanson

Mo Whitlow

Gail & Randy
Thompson

Gary & Teresa Harrell

Dom Properties

In-Kind Sponsor

 

 

Sponsor Levels & Benefits

Admiral Sponsor -- $1,000+

  • 1 Swag Bag

  • 6 T-shirts

  • 3 Hats

  • 6 Food Wristbands

  • 12 Drink Tickets

  • Listing on Sponsor Board

  • Name on Drink Cups

Crew Sponsor -- $250

  • 1 Swag Bag

  • 2 T-shirts

  • 1 Hat

  • 2 Food Wristbands

  • 4 Drink Tickets

  • Listing on Sponsor Board

Captain Sponsor -- $500

  • 1 Swag Bag

  • 4 T-shirts

  • 2 Hats

  • 4 Food Wristbands

  • 8 Drink Tickets

  • Listing on Sponsor Board

Mate -- $125

  • 1 Swag Bag

  • 1 T-shirts

  • 1 Food Wristbands

  • 2 Drink Tickets

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