2023 Chester Race Week held its biggest regatta in a decade with racing on August 16-19 in Chester, Nova Scotia. Billed as the largest fixed keel regatta in Eastern Canada, over 1,200 sailors from Ontario, PEI, Newfoundland, Bermuda and the U.S. descended on the small scenic coastal town. The first day began light on wind but ended with some dramatic finishes on course. Everyone was excited to get the number of races in that they had hoped for. Despite the slow start and lack of wind, the breeze picked up, resulting in an incredibly successful day of racing. Day two delivered on both weather and competition. Under epic conditions, crews saw plenty of close finishes and steady wind under largely sunny skies. The stronger wind conditions tested the sailors