Moffett Race

2021

September 13, 2021

Light Winds Favor Smaller Boats in Moffett Race

Louisa Hufstader
Moffett Race
A light but steady breeze and unusually placid Nantucket Sound added up to good conditions for smaller boats in the 44th George Moffett Race on Saturday.

2019

September 9, 2019

Strong Tailwinds Propel Moffett Race

Will Sennott
Moffett Race
Sailing
Alan Wilson took first place in this year's Moffett Race aboard his 28-foot Stuart Knockabout, Altius. It was his third win, captaining three different boats.

2017

September 11, 2017

Handicap Can't Hold Back Moffett Race Three-Peat Winner

Steve Myrick
Sailing
Moffett Race
For the third consecutive year, and the fourth time in eight years, Stephen Besse won the George Moffett Race.
September 7, 2017

Moffett Race Is Sailing Smorgasbord

Steve Myrick
Sailing
Moffett Race

Boats will be charging the line in two divisions of the annual George Moffett race this Saturday starting at 11:10 a.m.

2016

September 12, 2016

Apres Sails to Victory Again at Annual Moffett Race

Steve Myrick
Moffett Race
For the second consecutive year, Steve Besse sailed his J/105 Apres to victory in the Moffett Race Saturday, becoming the first skipper in the 39-year history of the race to win three times.
September 8, 2016

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

Steve Myrick
Moffett Race
There is a certain serendipity to Venture’s long voyage. For most of her 106 years the wooden gaff-rigged sloop was simply a part of Vineyard Haven Harbor, fitting into the seascape as much as Shenandoah or the town dock.

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