2027 Race Dates
SAVE THE DATES The 79th rendition of the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race will take place on the weekend of April 23-25, 2027. Put it on your 2027 Race Schedule!
NEWPORT TO ENSENADA
INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE
NEWPORT TO ENSENADA
INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE
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Since 1948, the Newport to Ensenada Race has been a perennial favorite of yachtsmen and women, racing the beautiful coast of Southern California to the exciting enclave of Ensenada, Baja Mexico.
Staff Commodore,
Jim Drury
We are saddened to announce that NOSA 1994 S/C Jim Drury passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026 from complications of Alzheimer's and pneumonia. Jim's great passion was racing one design dinghy boats like his Thistle, Conquest, that he campaigned for over 15 years throughout Southern California. After the Thistle, he sailed a Snipe, a Laser and eventually a Lido 14. Over the years he gave back to the sailing community by going through the Chairs with NOSA and becoming its last President in 1994.
Jim then went on to become Commodore of SSYC in 1998 and Commodore of AOCYC in 2003. Jim and his wife Lynn were also members of ABYC in Long Beach and enjoyed working race committee for both clubs. He was a kind and generous man and will be missed not only by his family, but by the many friends he made over the years.
There will be a private burial. A Celebration of Life that all his friends and family can attend to laugh and tell stories about him will be planned in the near future.
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This page is always being updated with the latest in logistics from transportation, to hotels, to Mexican immigration policies.
About NOSA
Newport Ocean Sailing Association
Newport Ocean Sailing Association is a non-profit organization run by a board of directors filled with highly experienced sailboat racers and U.S. Sailing Certified Race Officials who, along with a large group of volunteers, are the premier race management team who host the iconic Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race and others all-the-while promoting yacht racing in Southern California. NOSA provides financial assistance to junior sailing programs and other non-profit organizations that encourage and develop amateur watersports with an emphasis on sailing, boating and seamanship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the courses?
There are 2 courses to choose from; N2E and N2SD. Entering either of the two allows you to participate in the parties, events, and the Newport Beach start. Here are some reasons for choosing a specific course:
N2SD is intended for racers who don’t want to go to Ensenada. For 2024 it is 88nm and goes around the North Coronado Island. Mexican documents and US Customs are not required.
N2E is the main event and historically draws the most boats for the tightest class break racing. It includes finishing in a foreign country, Mexico. It has a big finish party. Someone always asks about safety in Mexico. Cruise ships stop in Ensenada.
You can change courses after you enter. Between N2SD & N2E there is no payment issue, as the fees are the same.
Which class should I enter?
Multihulls will enter ORCA.
Monohulls will enter PHRF. Boats that also have an ORR or ORRez rating can compete for the 1st ORR boat trophy and an ORR-Ez Trophy.
PHRF boats may choose CRUZ. CRUZ classes are slower boats that can run their motor(s) for a time penalty. PHRF offers the cruise gear Configuration Adjustment for most cruiser type boats, regardless of whether they enter CRUZ or not. Boats may choose to race Non-Spin in either PHRF CRUZ Non-Spin start class, or non-CRUZ PHRF with a spinnaker rating adjustment.
After entering, NOSA will assign boats to a specific start-class based on class breaks determined from entries (A, B, C…) and their ratings. Similarly, NOSA will divide PHRF non-CRUZ boats into UL and Race fleets based on their Performance Factor. Refer to the NORs for more details.
How can I learn more?
NOSA offers seminars at several regional clubs in Southern California to help educate new N2E racers and refresh the memories of race veterans on general subjects that prepare you for this race and a chance to ask questions
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