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Days Until Key Events
Aug
21
Thu
2025
all-day
in 37 days - 2025 J/109 North Am...
@ Chicago YC - Belmont Station
in 37 days - 2025 J/109 North Am...
@ Chicago YC - Belmont Station
Aug 21 – Aug 24 all-day

The 2025 J/109 North American Championship will be held at Chicago Yacht Club – Belmont Station Registration Notice of Race Sailing Instructions J/109 NA Championship Page Measurement Checklist Schedule Measurement Inspection Declare Sails for Event 2025 J/109 North American Championship Merchandise Admin Tracking Status for Registered Competitors
Upcoming Events
Jul
18
Fri
2025
all-day
in 3 days - Race to Mackinac
@ Chicago YC
in 3 days - Race to Mackinac
@ Chicago YC
Jul 18 – Jul 20 all-day

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 …
Aug
8
Fri
2025
all-day
in 24 days - Safe Harbor Race We...
@ Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
in 24 days - Safe Harbor Race We...
@ Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
Aug 8 – Aug 10 all-day

East Coast Regatta Series Events New York YC Annual Regatta Safe Harbor Race Weekend Narragansett Bay Regatta Links: Registration Scratch Sheet Notice of Race J/109 Class NOR Addendum Thursday 1200-1800 Check-In at assigned Safe Harbor marina Friday 1200 First Warning Signal 1800 SHNEB Coastal New England Dinner will be held on The Point at Safe …
Aug
9
Sat
2025
all-day
in 25 days - Verve Cup
@ Chicago YC
in 25 days - Verve Cup
@ Chicago YC
Aug 9 – Aug 10 all-day

One of the largest course-racing events in North America, the Verve Cup Offshore has developed into a world-class regatta attracting many national and international competitors. Annually, this regatta hosts well over 100 yachts to our beautiful Chicago lakefront and skyline.
Aug
21
Thu
2025
all-day
in 37 days - 2025 J/109 North Am...
@ Chicago YC - Belmont Station
in 37 days - 2025 J/109 North Am...
@ Chicago YC - Belmont Station
Aug 21 – Aug 24 all-day

The 2025 J/109 North American Championship will be held at Chicago Yacht Club – Belmont Station Registration Notice of Race Sailing Instructions J/109 NA Championship Page Measurement Checklist Schedule Measurement Inspection Declare Sails for Event 2025 J/109 North American Championship Merchandise Admin Tracking Status for Registered Competitors
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