2019 will mark the 64th edition of this classic 46nm race. Run annually the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend, these competitors typically race to Stratford Shoal and back... The nickname "Gearbuster" attests to the usually boisterous weather we enjoy in October, often resulting in unforeseen damage. Racing includes fully crewed and double-handed divisions plus a shorter 19nm course for non-spinnaker divisions.

2018 Race Documents

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2017 Gearbuster
Yachtscoring Event Website (more info, scores, etc.)
 

2016 Gearbuster

In 2016 the weather was far from gearbusting and the committee, fearing boats would opt out or not finish, wisely elected to introduce shorter courses. This proved prescient as while the boats had wind to get around the course it was dropping out as they finished.

2016 Results

The Windward Cup

This trophy was presented by Commodore George Lauder in 1956 for the Division One winner in the Stratford Shoal Race. It is currently awarded to the overall winner on corrected time on the long course. 

Past Winners:

2017 2016 2015 2014

Coyote - Bill Clemens Attractive Nuisance - Jonathan & Karin Nye Gemini - James Coffman Ropeburn - Tim O'Brien

The William H. Todd Trophy

This trophy is awarded to the second-place finisher on corrected time on the long course.

Past Winners:
2017 Belles Filles - Joseph Healey Sr.
2016 Bellerophon - Rick & Skip Sinclair
2015 Thin Man - Todd Aven
2014 Eagle - Steve Levy