What is the Figawi race?
The Figawi or Figawi Race Weekend is an annual charity event and regatta from Hyannis to Nantucket on the Memorial Day weekend hosted by Figawi, Inc.
Who won Figawi 2021?
Harvey Jones, front right, and the crew of his 55-foot wooden sailboat Outlier, which won the 2021 Figawi race in the waters off Hyannis Sunday. The race did not come to Nantucket this year due to COVID-19 concerns, and was postponed a day due to high winds.
How did Figawi get its name?
We had to come up with something, and had just been told a joke about a lost Indian tribe, and that’s how they spelled it in the joke.” And so, with the touch of a salty accent leading the way, the race had a name the news could cover. “The spirit of Figawi is the thing.
Is Figawi Cancelled?
Figawi – the 50-year-old race from Hyannis to Nantucket and back over Memorial Day weekend – was completely canceled in 2020 and held only in the waters off Hyannis last year.
What is a Figawi Regatta?
The Figawi is a pursuit regatta, meaning not all boats will leave the Hyannisport jetty near the Hyannis Yacht Club (HYC) at the same time. Each day’s races will begin at 10 a.m., with boats all leaving from and then returning to HYC instead of ending their days on the island. Planning an event like this takes months.
Why is Figawi not returning to Nantucket this year?
Why is Figawi not returning this year to its longtime tradition of events on Nantucket? When the decision had to be made about returning to ACK in 2022, the Covid uncertainty was still affecting the Town of Nantucket’s permitting for events.
What’s happening at the Hyannis Sail festival?
There will be award ceremonies, Figawi events around the Hyannis waterfront, great racing, the official kickoff of the J. David Crawford High School Sailing Invitational and best of all, the camaraderie that only Figawi can bring! Friday, May 27th kickoff event and registration will be held at Hyannis Yacht Club.