September 10-17, 2011
Newport, Rhode Island
 
The Organizing Authority (OA) is the New York Yacht Club (NYYC).
PRESS RELEASES
Yacht Clubs from Around the World to Compete 
NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 24, 2010)– When its Invitational Cup comes around again in 2011, the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) will proudly fly the country flags of yacht clubs from around the world as well as the trademark green and gold colors of presenting sponsor Rolex. The club has determined its official list of invited yacht clubs for the biennial event, scheduled for September 10-17, 2011 and plans to build on the success of the inaugural NYYC Invitational Cup, which was held in September 2009 and hosted 19 teams from 14 nations. View More
GENERAL FORMAT
The New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup invites Corinthian sailors from the world's preeminent Yacht Clubs to compete in a fleet racing regatta held in Swan 42 Class yachts. The regatta is hosted by the New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island in alternate years and was first held in 2009. 
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 10

0900-1100

1100  

1700-1800

Registration

Charter boats available to teams      

Registration

Sunday, September 11        

0900-1100 

1600-1800 

1800

Registration

Registration

Classification Protest Time limit

Monday, September 12

1300-1700 

1800 

1830-2000    

Practice Starts and Racing

Captains’ Meeting

Opening Reception

Tuesday, September 13 1100 First Warning Signal
Wednesday, September 14 1100 First Warning Signal
Thursday, September 15 1100 First Warning Signal
Friday, September 16 1100 First Warning Signal
Saturday, September 17

1100

1900-2300

First Warning Signal

Final Awards Banquet 

NOTE: The OA may opt to have a lay day in place of one of the racing days and this decision will be posted no later than 2000 on the day before it will take effect.                                    
Race Documents