Halsey Herreshoff, president of the America's Cup Hall of Fame,  addresses the assembled guests at the NYYC's 44th Street Clubhouse.  Daniel Forster photos.

From left: Cindy and Tom Young for the late Thomas Ratsey; Jen and John Longley; and Sophie, Amy and Scott Biddle -- the children and wife of the late John Biddle.

Halsey Herreshoff, left, and Allen Brill, CEO of Rolex Watch USA.