A time-honored tradition of New England sailors, Figawi has held fast through '20 and '21. The course may have adapted until we get the all-clear, but the spirit of the race is still very much intact, so be a part of history by racing the 51st annual Figawi Race Weekend.
Note: This post was originally published in March 2016 and was updated to reflect 2022 intel.
"Where the Figawi?!"
Whether you're an old salt or new railmeat, set a course for Figawi 2022.
Figawi Links
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Who’s racing? Check the Figawi Scratch Sheet!
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Registered? Check the Notice of Race!
Figawi Registration & Kickoff Party
Registration begins at 3:00 pm with live entertainment from 4:00 pm- 7:00pm on Friday, May 27th. Here are the go-to tips for the event:
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Party host: Hyannis Yacht Club in Hyannis, MA
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The Figawi Store will open earlier than the registration table and party, at 9am
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Pro-tip: It's a cash only, barflies hit up the ATM beforehand!
The Figawi Race
This year's race will happen the following Saturday, May 28th and Sunday May, 29th.
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Race Start: Hyannis Port – Reserve your slip at Hyannis Marina
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Although Figawi typically finishes in Nantucket Harbor with the lion's share of slips reserved for racers at Nantucket Boat Basin (or a mooring ball at Nantucket Moorings), this year's race will send you out and reel you back in for more fun.
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Pro-tip #1: Whether on island or the mainland, Figawi fog can turn blustery. Layer up to keep from being miserable on board.
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Pro-tip #2: Hang on to your hat! The Figawi hat is a coveted item. If you lose yours on the stumble home, it's unlikely to return.
The Figawi Race Party
The post-race events and awards will begin 6:00- 10:00 pm after Saturday's race. (Sunday's time and location is still TBD, but we'll check back and update this page when that information becomes available.)
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Location: Figawi Tent
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Pro-tip #1: Keep your bracelet on tight! Once you lose it overboard there's no replacing it.
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Pro-tip #2: Find the Figawi Tattoo station and get temporarily branded in the name of charity.
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Remember when Gronk randomly showed up? Keep an eye on the #Figawi hashtag on Twitter and Instagram to see what, or who, is causing a ruckus you won't want to miss.
Figawi Joke Tent
Typically reserved for groggy Figawi-Sunday, this event was canceled in recent years due to COVID precautions, but we'll update this post when the 2022 dates are set.
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Location: Figawi Tent
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Pro-tip #1: The Figawi Bloody Mary packs a punch! Make sure you're not dinghying under the influence after hitting the hard stuff.
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Pro-tip #2: Stretch your legs – See some of our favorite places on Nantucket.
Where the Figayou?
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