J/Fest Southwest
The J/Fest Southwest Regatta celebrated its 14th anniversary this year from November 2-3. The 11-boat J/105 fleet saw a New York-based family (the McKeiges) take home the win after an eight-race series. Father Doug and sons Will and Ian sailed ROCKY to an insurmountable 6-point lead, counting three bullets and…
San Diego Yacht Club Wins 2024 Sir Thomas Lipton Cup in J/105s
San Diego Yacht Club has won the 2024 Sir Thomas Lipton Cup Challenge for the fourth consecutive year. SDYC’s Jake La Dow’s strong start established an early lead, leaving New York Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club vying for the top spot over the next two days—but ultimately to…
American Yacht Club Fall Regatta
The American Yacht Club’s annual Fall Regatta marks the close of the summer offshore sailing season on Long Island Sound. Fleets were treated to great sailing and good breezes for the two-weekend event, enabling racing all four days and the one-design classes to have nine races. In the J/105 fleet,…
2024 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
The Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR), co-hosted by Storm Trysail Club and Larchmont Yacht Club, concluded October 13 after two days of intense racing on Long Island Sound. The event saw participation from an impressive 326 sailors representing 41 schools, spanning 19 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces. With six divisions…
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