Here are a few bits of information and some reminders for the 2026 N2E Race!
Race Headquarters & Celebrations
The Riviera Civic & Cultural Center will be the Race Headquarters and the location for all N2E celebrations, including Trophy & Awards Presentations.
Pre-Race Events - Newport Beach
Wednesday, April 22 - Yachtsman's Lunch, NHYC
Thursday, April 23 - Racer's Sendoff Party, BCYC
Friday, April 24 - Racer's Breakfast, BCYC
Friday, April 24 - View Race Starts, Ruby's on the Balboa Pier
Race Packet & YB Tracker Pick Up
Saturday, April 18 - Packet Pick Up Opens
3PM to 7PM
Sunday, April 19 - Packet Pick Up Closed
April 20-23 - Packet Pick Up Open
3PM to 7PM
Friday, April 24 - YB Tracker Pick Up Only
8AM to 10AM
Post-Race Events - Ensenada
Saturday, April 25 - Bienvenidos / Welcome to Ensenada Fiesta at the Riviera!
Continuous welcome party for all N2E racers and guests with drinks, food, music and FUN!
10AM to 8PM
Sunday, April 26
10AM - Festivities Begin with drinks, food, music and raffle!
11AM - Mariachi, Folklorico Dancers & Cultural Show
1PM - Trophy & Awards Presentations
Bus reservations for return to SoCal open at 11AM (Bajarama Bus Table)
Further Details
Post-Race Events - San Diego
Sunday, April 26
9:30AM - Breakfast Burritos & Bloody Marys
SGYC will host complimentary breakfast burritos and Bloody Marys (Reservations)
11AM - Trophy & Awards Presentations at SGYC
Transportation Options
Bus reservations for return to SoCal available on Sunday at 11AM (Bajarama Bus Table)
Further Details
Dana Point Yacht Club has a bus that departs for Ensenada on Friday at 8:30AM and returns to DPYC on Monday at 10AM. Round Trip and One-Way reservations are both available. Payment must be received by April 22 to confirm reservations.
Reservations & Payment Info
Please remember, you will need to bring a current passport, passport card, or Global Entry card with you.
Transportation in Ensenada
If you are staying downtown, Race Headquarters at the Riviera Civic & Cultural Center and the Ensenada Cruiseport Village Marina (ECV) are within walking distance of most hotels. There are many restaurant choices all within walking distance as well.
Uber is readily available in Ensenada if that special restaurant you want to visit is further than you would like to walk. Taxis are also available.
If you are staying at Hotel Coral & Marina, they will be providing shuttle service to downtown and the Riviera on a regular basis.
