79th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race

April 23, 2027

2027 REGISTRATION COMING SOON

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April 2027
2027 Race Dates

April 23, 2027 - April 25, 2027

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 […]

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August 3, 2026

2027 Race . . . Planning Is Underway!

Planning for the 79th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race is underway. Your comments have helped shape our discussions and planning as we focus on improving several key aspects of […]

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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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 courses to choose from; the Newport to Ensenada course (N2E) and the Newport to San Diego course (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:

N2E is the original course and the main event. It draws the most boats for the tightest class break racing. It finishes in a foreign country, Mexico. It has a big finish party. Someone always asks about safety in Mexico. Cruise ships stop in Ensenada and it's as safe as any large city in the U.S.

N2SD is intended for racers who don't want to go to Ensenada. The distance is 88nm and goes around the North Coronado Island before finishing in San Diego. Mexican documents and US Customs are not required.

You can change courses between N2SD and N2E after you enter. There is no payment issue, as the fees are the same.

Multihulls will enter the ORCA fleet.

Monohulls will enter the PHRF fleet. Boats that also have an ORR or ORRez rating can also compete for the 1st ORR Trophy or ORR-Ez Trophy.

PHRF boats may choose NON-CRUZ or CRUZ. CRUZ classes are slower boats that are allowed to run their motor(s) for a time penalty. Boats may choose to race Non-Spin in either the PHRF CRUZ Non-Spin start class, or PHRF NON-CRUZ start class with a non-spinnaker rating adjustment.

After entering, NOSA will assign boats to a specific start class based on class breaks determined from entries received 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 full details.

NOSA offers seminars at several regional yacht 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. Register for an N2E Race Seminar.