NC State Sailing Alumni Regatta Weekend
March 6–8, 2026 | Raleigh, North Carolina
We are excited to welcome Sailpack alumni, partners, and friends back to Raleigh for our NC State Sailing Alumni Regatta Weekend, taking place March 6–8, 2026. This will be our first alumni regatta weekend in several years and is designed to bring the Sailpack community back together for a weekend of sailing, celebration, and reconnecting.
Whether you are looking to race, sail casually, or enjoy shoreside events and social time with fellow alumni, there is something for everyone.
Registration
All attendees are asked to register in advance so we can plan sailing participation, food, and event logistics.
Register HERE!
There is a $35 per person registration fee, which helps cover event costs. Racing participation is limited and assigned on a first-paid, first-assigned basis. If interest exceeds available boats, we will rotate sailors or create shared teams to maximize on-the-water participation.
Weekend Schedule & Itinerary
Friday, March 6
3:00–5:30 PM
Practice at Lake Crabtree
An informal practice session. Come hang out, reconnect, and, if you would like, shake off some cobwebs on the water.
7:00–10:00 PM
Welcome to Town Gathering at Crank Arm Brewery
(319 W Davie Street, Raleigh, NC)
Join us for a relaxed kickoff to the weekend with Sailpack drink specials!
Saturday, March 7
10:00 AM
Report time at Lake Crabtree Boatyard
Rigging and launching. Bagels and coffee provided.
11:00 AM
First signal and racing begins
Boat assignments and race formats will be based on registration interest.
1:00 PM
Lunch at Lake Crabtree
Provided by Sailpack.
4:00 PM
No races beginning after this time
7:00–10:00 PM
Alumni Weekend Reception & Main Event at the College Grill at Mitch’s Tavern
(2426 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC)
Dinner and the first few rounds of drinks on us as we gather back on Hillsborough Street.
10:00 PM and later
After-party plans in the works. Stay tuned.
Sunday, March 8
10:00 AM
Report time at Lake Crabtree
Bagels and coffee provided.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sailing and final races of the weekend
Last race no later than 1:00 PM.
Sailing Options
Participation on the water is optional. During registration, you can indicate whether you would like to:
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Race in the Alumni Regatta (as skipper, crew, or either)
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Sail casually or cruise (Flying Scot, O’Day Daysailer, RS Toura)
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Stay shoreside and enjoy the social events
Partners and significant others are welcome to participate both on and off the water.
Additional details, sailing assignments, and event updates will be shared by email as the weekend approaches.
We cannot wait to have the Sailpack community back together in Raleigh for a great weekend on and off the water.
Go Pack.
