The Turkey Shoot Regatta is one of the largest regattas on the Chesapeake Bay and the second-largest Hospice Regatta in the United States. It is co-sponsored each year by the Rappahannock River Yacht Club (rryc.org) and Yankee Point Yacht Club (ypyc.us). Shoreside activities include happy hour, music, meals and awards on the grounds of the Rappahannock River Yacht Club on Carter Creek.

2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW ACTIVE. Please go to Yachtscoring.com

Eligibility: In honor of founder John McConnico for this year’s 30th anniversary, we are suspending the design year requirement. The regatta is therefore open to all mono-hull sailboatsthat are at least 18 feet long. USCG approved life vest required to be worn from start to finish to race single-handed. Please go to the registration link above to see details.

Registration includes breakfasts and many other items and benefits to the skipper and crew.

Called a Turkey Shoot at its inception as it was then held the day after Thanksgiving, it was moved to early October to attract more racers due to warmer weather and separation from a major holiday.   The name "Turkey Shoot Regatta" has been retained in part to distinguish this regatta from others also under the umbrella organization-- the National Hospice Regatta Alliance--and this regatta has grown to become one of the largest in the US.

All proceeds go to Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck and Riverside Hospice Agencies.

Note that although Google Maps indicates the RRYC is adjacent to Rappahannock Yachts, however, earlier this year the Rappahannock Yachts business has been sold and is no longer operating.