Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta

The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta combines competitive events for historic as well as modern vessels, including one-design competitions. Taking place in picturesque and historic Provincetown Harbor, the town and harbor provide a context that reinforces the links between our local maritime history, fishing vessels, sailing, the great resources of our region, our culture and our economy.

Working in tandem with cultural and research institutions in Provincetown and Cape Cod, we educate the public about the schooner races held off the New England coast from 1886 to 1938, and commemorate Provincetown's 1907 Lipton Cup victory. The Regatta shares the story of Provincetown's place in the traditional fishing industry and educates the younger generations about the days of Cape Cod's past.

September 1 - 7
Sail in the Arts (various locations in Provincetown, check website for details)

Tuesday, September 4
Fishermen's Cup from Gloucester to Provincetown (rolling start)
Watch the Race Live! (Squealing Pig, noon - 5 pm)

Wednesday, September 5
Captain's Meeting and Rhodes 19 Fishermen's Series - Day One (Flyer's boatyard, 9 am)
Tour of Schooners (MacMillan Pier, 1 pm - 3 pm)
Movie Screening (Whaler's Wharf Cinema, 7:30 pm)

Thursday, September 6
Captain's Meeting and R19 Fishermen's Series, Day Two & Cape Cod Catboat Race (Flyer's Boatyard, 9 am)
Coast Guard Station Open House; Free shuttle service from MacMillan Pier to the Station (11 am - 3 pm)
Tours of Schooners and Catboats (MacMillan Pier, 1 pm - 3 pm)

Friday, September 7
Parade of Sail (Provincetown Harbor, 10:30 am)
Flyer's Shuttle Service from MacMillan Pier to Long Point to watch the race (10:30 am)
Long Point Schooner and Yacht Race begins (noon, Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay)
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, Paint the Race for Kids; Call (508) 349-7511 for details or email info@castlehill.org (meet at MacMillan Pier, noon - 3:30pm)
Crew Party and Awards Presentation, Food and Dancing (Tickets at door) (MacMillan Pier, 6 pm)