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Post Date: Friday, April 9, 2021
Race Format Change
The race is on! But not to Halifax. We have made the sad decision we cannot hold a race in our traditional format.
As outlined in our March update the committee was set to meet and provide further guidance on the 2021 Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race which is scheduled for July 11, 2021.
We have made the sad decision to cancel this year’s version of the race in its traditional format.
Due to the current situation with COVID, we don’t have enough clarity on whether current restrictions at the Canada/U.S. border will change to allow the race, despite regular outreach to border authorities. We are concerned that we won’t have time to properly prepare for the race or give our competitors ample time to prepare their yachts when or if the restrictions are lifted before July.
Our attention and efforts will now turn to our alternative options where both Boston Yacht Club and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron will look to hold slightly shorter races the start around the same time. More information on these will be available in the coming weeks. Initial communication will be through our newsletter and MHOR website then will be followed up from the respective yacht clubs.
We appreciate everyone’s eagerness and comments as we have gone through this process. We look forward to welcoming you all back for the start on July 9, 2023!