On Saturday, Sept. 19, Vineyard sailors will honor the memory of Francis (Pat) West Jr. with the 27th Pat West Gaff Rig & Schooner Race to benefit Sail Martha’s Vineyard (sailmv.com), a nonprofit that promotes sailing for Island young people.
The skippers’ meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, at 5 pm at the Gannon & Benjamin boatyard. Registrations will be accepted up until the meeting. The entry fee is $40. An awards ceremony will follow the race, at the Gannon & Benjamin boatyard.
For complete race information, including race courses, go to
gannonandbenjamin.com and click on current events.
