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Late Entry Fee after April 5
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Last Day to Register!
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Yachtsman’s Luncheon
Newport Harbor Yacht ClubApril 16th at 12 pm $27.00 cash RSVP Required
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Packet Pick Up Opens
Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club 1601 Bayside Dr,, Corona Del Mar,, CA, United StatesBahia Corinthian Yacht Club 1601 Bayside Dr, Corona Del Mar, CA, United States Race Packet and YB Tracker pickup begins April 18 and ends April 23. Merchandise is available.
On Course to 80 Years of Racing
When a confluence of two rivers occurs, it creates a larger, more vital river. In that same spirit, NOSA’s “Back to Its Roots” decision to return Race Headquarters, celebrations, and trophy presentations to downtown Ensenada creates renewed energy and expanded opportunity for the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race (N2E). This evolution honors tradition while opening the door to a more vibrant, accessible, and celebratory experience for racers, crews, and the broader sailing community.
Clarifying Our Marina & Hospitality Partnerships
It is important to address this clearly and directly, this move does not reflect any change in NOSA’s long-standing and valued relationship with the Hotel Coral & Marina.
Hotel Coral & Marina remains a key partner for N2E participants and continues to offer:
- NOSA discounted hotel rates
- Slip availability for race participants
- A proven marina environment familiar to returning racers
The Director General of the Coral, in his capacity as President of ProTurismo Ensenada, has been fully supportive and actively engaged in NOSA’s return to downtown. NOSA values this partnership and will continue working collaboratively with the Coral as part of the overall N2E experience.
It is also important to note, there will be no change to the race course or the finish line for the 2026 Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race.
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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
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.
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.
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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