Sailing is kind of, sort of, always on my mind.
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Figawi
Where the Figawi? Get Your Party On…
Today was the perfect day for sailing from Hyannis to Nantucket. Saturday night Figawi hosts a Competitor Party under the Event Tent (bracelet required) on New Whale Street and Sunday is a day to enjoy Nantucket. If you are not planning on attending the Competitor’s Party then it’s time to bust out your pastels and get your drink on. Here are our suggestions, with pearls of wisdom culled from Fiagwi weekend seasoned sailors….
Figawi Weekend is Here
May 23rd – 25th 2015 is the 44th Annual Figawi Race.
The Kickoff Party begins at the Hyannis Yacht Club on Friday May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. where competitors, family, friends and Figawi fans gather to celebrate the weekend festivities. Early Saturday morning, crews begin gathering and preparing their boats. The races begin between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. depending on their handicapped start time. The Figawi Race kicks of the Cape Cod and Nantucket summer season and is recognized as a top sailing event both nationally and internationally. …
Sailing the Ocean Blues
The Hyannis to Nantucket Figawi Race will be held this year from May 24-26th and is serious fun, camaraderie and sailing! Nantucket is a happening place to be during the Figawi Race. You will certainly enjoy the lively pulse of downtown.
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