NYYC RACE WEEK at NEWPORT

presented by Rolex

 

July 19-27, 2008

 

New York Yacht Club

Harbour Court, Newport, RI

 

GENERAL FORMAT                                                                                                              
NYYC Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex will consist of TWO different segments to offer great racing opportunity to a wide variety of sailors.  Entry is open to yachts with a minimum LOA of 25 feet in IRC, PHRF, Classics, 12 Metres or One-Design classes. One-design classes and handicap classes will be permitted to enter with a minimum of eight entries or at the discretion of the Organizing Authority.
Skippers looking for crew or crew looking for a ride can list their information on the NYYC Crew Finder.

OLIN J. STEPHENS 100th BIRTHDAY DINNER PARTY

July 19 from 1800-2200 - this dinner dance is part of the Classics Weekend at Race Week and celebrates Olin J. Stephens' 100th Birthday.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  The online reservations have closed.  Please call the Special Events office directly at 401-845-9476 to make your reservations.  You do NOT have to be sailing in the regatta to come celebrate Olin's 100th birthday.

ENTRY FORMS & RACE DOCUMENTS
Forms can be found online by clicking on the link below to the Race Week segment in which you are interested:
   Classics (part of the NYYC Classic Series) (CRF)
   S&S designs (PHRF)
   12 Metres - Newport Cup (racing July 18-20)
   Shields - July 19
   Herreshoff "S" Class
120 IRC, PHRF and One-Designs are racing in this segment. One-design championships that will be part of Race Week include:
  •    NYYC Swan 42 North American Championship
       Melges 32 National Championship (racing July 25-27)
       J/109 North American Championship
       J/105 East Coast Championship (racing July 25-27)
       Beneteau First 36.7 Northeast Championship
       J/122 East Coast Championship

SCHEDULE 

 

Thursday, July 17 1500-1800 12 Metre check-in
     
Friday, July 18 1100 12 Metre racing
1400-1800 Classic, S&S designs, Shields and "S" Class check-in
  1800-2000 Classics Regatta Captains' Meeting and Reception, MoY
     
Saturday, July 19  1100 Classics Regatta racing
  1800-2200 Daily awards and Olin Stephens 100th Birthday Dinner Party
     
Sunday, July 20 1100 Classics Regatta racing
  1600-1800 Rolex Awards & Cocktail Party
 
Wednesday, July 23  1400-1800 Handicap and One-Design Series check-in (weigh-in as required)
  1800-2000 Captains' Meeting and Opening Reception
     
Thursday, July 24 1100 Handicap and One-Design Series racing
1400-1800 Melges 32 and J/105 check-in (weigh-in as required)
1800-2000 Daily Awards and evening party
Friday, July 25 1100 Handicap and One-Design Series racing
1800-2000 Daily Awards and evening party
Saturday, July 26 1100 Handicap and One-Design Series racing
1800-2200 Daily Awards and Regatta Dinner Party
Sunday, July 27 1100 Handicap and One-Design Series racing
1700-1900 Rolex Awards & Final Reception
     
No Warning Signal shall be made after 1500 on Sunday, July 27.
 

NEWPORT AREA LOGISTICS
A guide to Newport area logistics with phone numbers and/or links to Maps & Directions, Accommodation, Marinas, Moorings and Transportation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact the Sailing Office at (401) 845-9633 or sailingoffice@nyyc.org.

 

 
Race Documents
 
Associated Information