Races are held each Sunday and on holidays at 1:30 p.m. from April through October. There are four starts: Catamaran, Y-Flyer, Sunfish/Capri, and Handicap.  The Handicap fleet consists of all other sailboats and sails under a Portsmouth (handicap) rating system. Races are open to anyone without charge. However, only HSA members may receive trophies. HSA provides trophies for the spring and fall series and for three holiday regattas. Trophies are awarded at the fall awards banquet.