Greetings from the Mystic Seaport Museum Sailing Center!

On behalf of all of the staff of the Sailing Center, I’d like to invite all of you to the 77th Annual Dyer Dhow Derby, to take place on Saturday, October 17th, in just under three weeks. As many of you know, the Derby is our way of thanking many of you –both yacht clubs and individuals– for your support of our programming and our fleet. The event features brunch, an afternoon of racing, and a potluck dinner/award ceremony to conclude. Thank you for your patience as we get this final information out to you; as is likely the case with many of you, we’ve been spending the past week preparing for and dealing with the current nor’easter. We hope that this message finds you and your property safe and sound!

Some tentative details about the event are below: 

Schedule:

  • 10:30 Registration and brunch (coffee, donuts, bagels) 
  • 12:00 Racing begins
  • 4:00 Racing ends
  • 4:15 Potluck, awards
  • ~5:30 end 

Location: 

If you’re new to the Seaport grounds, the Sailing Center is adjacent to the Joseph Conrad, at the extreme western end of the Seaport (click for map). 

Boat reservations/registration:

Same-day registration is allowed, but in the event of high interest in racing, reservations for a boat will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for a specific boat are not guaranteed, as we rotate our fleet in and out of maintenance. Racing eligibility is predicated on filling out a release form, testifying to swimming ability and water comfort, at check-in. 

To register now, navigate to the following link: 

https://forms.gle/HjJWwknK2PTHfEvw8

Parking/entrances:

I’ve attached a map of the Seaport. Feel free to park in either the north or south lot and enter through either entrance. Simply tell the person at the front desk that you’re with the Derby and you should get in for free. 

Spectators:

All are welcome to join to watch the races and hang out at the Sailing Center. All that we ask is that if possible, parties/groups bring something for the potluck (food or a beverage, beer and wine are okay).