2004 New York Yacht Club Invitational Racing Series For Vintage And Classic Yachts

A three-regatta series in Newport, Rhode Island

NYYC’s 150th Annual Regatta presented by Rolex, June 11-13, 2004

NYYC’s Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex, July 16-25, 2004
(Vintage and Classic Yachts sail from July 16-21)

Museum of Yachting’s Classic Yacht Regatta, Sept. 3-5, 2004

The three-regatta series, to debut this summer at Harbour Court, the NYYC’s on-the-water clubhouse in Newport, RI, will bring together some of the most spectacular and historically significant vintage and classic yachts. It will consist of the NYYC’s 150th Annual Regatta and NYYC’s Race Week at Newport – both presented by Rolex -- and the Museum of Yachting’s Classic Yacht Regatta, celebrating its 25th Anniversary.

Prizes will be awarded for the series, as well as for each of the three events. Racing (in both handicap and Metre classes) is for vintage and classic yachts built prior to 1965 of wood or steel and using traditional building methods. A Concourse d’Elegance award will be offered for both sail and power yachts during the Classic Yacht Regatta to recognize excellence in restoration and presentation of these fine yachts.

For more information, visit http://www.nyyc.org or contact the New York Yacht Club Sailing Office, Harbour Court, 5 Halidon Avenue, Newport, R.I. 02840; phone 401-845-9633; fax 401-846-3303; email sailingoffice@nyyc.org.