Ida Lewis Distance Race

The 13th Ida Lewis Distance Race will begin on August 18 just outside of Newport Harbor. This last-season distance race is open to all qualifying boats of 28 feet or longer. Well, we are not going short this year! Warrior, the Volvo 70, is now settled into the...

New York Yacht Club Cruise

The 161st New York Yacht Club Cruise will take place in early August. The long standing tradition for club members is a voyage from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. This year they will have a stopover on Fisher’s Island with a lay day to enjoy the sights....

And it’s High Noon

This Tripp 41 is one busy boat in our fleet for maritime education in a fun way. She is being used by Kings Point cadets for various races. This summer she was at the 27th Storm Trysail Block Island Race Week in June 18-23. In this 5-day event with over 100 boats, her...

Leading up to the Volvo Ocean Race

Vestas 11th Hour Racing team has launched their campaign for the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race. The team will be led by the duo Charlie Enright and Mark Towill. Not just taking on the challenge to perform well on the world stage, this team is promoting a sustainability...

Vineyard Cup 2017

Summer is here! The Vineyard Cup is one sure pinnacle to the summer sailing season. Held on Martha’s Vineyard, this event hosts 69 boats this year with a weekend full of a variety of conditions in the cool waters off the southern coast of Massachusetts....

San Diego Yacht Club Host Sail for Veterans

A group of 21 wounded veterans took to the waters of San Diego Bay in June and participated in a three-day sailing course. A partnership between Armed Services YMCA and San Diego Yacht Club brought these wounded veterans onto the water and sail despite their...