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Save the dates for the 2019 Block Island Race Week (BIRW). This is the 54nd anniversary of BIRW and this iconic East Coast sailing regatta organized by the Storm Trysail Club. Race Week 2019 is scheduled for June 23-28 and includes multiple races per day, lots of shoreside activities, and a Round the Island Race.
20 days until this event
The Newport Regatta is a qualifying event for the East Coast Regatta Series Trophy
6-7 July @ Sail Newport
East Coast Regatta Series Events
- Cedar Point One Design Regatta – the mandatory event (1-2 June)
- Newport Regatta @ Sail Newport (6-7 July)
- American YC Fall Series at AYC (21-22, 28–29 September)
The first Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac was held in 1898 as an informal race of five boats, and Vanenna won in 51 hours. It was six years later before the second Mac ran in 1904, after which it was then held intermittently until after World War I. Since 1921, the Mac has been a highly-anticipated annual event not only by the Chicago Yacht Club immediate family but is also revered by the extended racing community and by the City of Chicago.
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is a 333 statute mile (289.4 nautical miles) course starting just off Navy Pier and ending at Mackinac Island, Michigan. It is the oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world. The boats cross the finish line between the lighthouse on Round Island and Windermere Point on Mackinac Island. Recently the race has had about 330 yachts of various sizes and sections including a cruising class, multi-hull, double handed, and many one design sections. The race is by invitation only.
54 days until this event
J/109 2019 East Coast Championship at the New England J/Fest hosted by Sail Newport
For dockage at Sail Newport contact the Dock Master, Nick Mauprivez, 401.846.1983; email nick.mauprivez@sailnewport.org
The Chicago Yacht Club will host the annual Verve Cup Offshore Regatta. The event features a three-day offshore regatta, as well as a one day Distance Race. As the largest course-racing regatta in North America, Verve Cup has developed as a world-class event, attracting national and international sailing competitors. This three-day event will attract 170 yachts to the beautiful Chicago lakefront. Participating yachts range in size from 25 feet up to 80 feet in length, and carry crew from 4 to 20 persons. During the regatta, Chicago Yacht Club will welcome over 3,000 racers, spouses and guests at their Monroe harbor clubhouse. These participants are treated to three days of top quality racing, followed by food, entertainment and camaraderie.
Competitors participate in multiple races, and boats sail either with a rating handicap or a one design so that boats of different size and character can compete against one another in one of the 18 plus racing sections. Overall prizes are awarded to the top finishers in each section, with one offshore boat winning the perpetual Verve Cup Trophy. The Verve Cup trophy dates from 1893 and is Chicago Yacht Club’s oldest trophy. Overall prizes are awarded for each class of boat.
Merchandise, such as t-shirts, are available for sale to all competitors, spouses and guests. Race sponsors also set-up kiosks and displays during race week for competitors and spectators to enjoy. Food, beverages, and music are provided for each evening’s festivities.Learn more about Verve Offshore.
Verve Inshore
The Verve Cup Inshore Regatta is a spectacular sailing event. Hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club at Belmont Station each August, the Verve Cup is the most popular inshore regatta in Chicago. Identical One Design classes compete for two days to determine which boat has the best skipper and crew. Etchells, Shields, Luders 16, Rhodes 19, Solings, J/70s and J/24s were all part of the competition last year. Fleets only need five boats registered to participate, so mobilize your class and sign up for some great racing at Belmont this August!
This year, the Verve Cup was bigger than ever and is assured to be the best One Design sailing around. Featuring optimal late summer breezes, competitive racing, and the best race committee on the water, the Verve Cup delivers outstanding racing. Big name sponsors providing premium swag and generous free pours turn the party into a real blast. Get onboard for the Verve Cup Inshore, the best One Design Sailing event in the Midwest! Learn more about Verve Inshore.
Join the Long Island Sound J/109 Fleet at the Invitational Regatta held at Pequot YC in Southport, CT.
65 days until this event
The 2019 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club as a stand alone event
Tuesday 20 August 2019 registration
Wednesday 21 August – Saturday 24 August racing
The Officers and Members of the Stamford Yacht Club invite you to participate in the 85th Vineyard Race starting Friday, August 30, 2019, at Flashing Red Bell “32” (the “Cows”) off Stamford Harbor. The First Signal is scheduled for 1200. The Stamford Yacht Club is the Organizing Authority for this event.
The Officers and Members of the Stamford Yacht Club invite you to participate in the 85th Vineyard Race starting Friday, August 30, 2019, at Flashing Red Bell “32” (the “Cows”) off Stamford Harbor. The First Signal is scheduled for 1200. The Stamford Yacht Club is the Organizing Authority for this event.
