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169th Annual Cruise
July 26 - August 2, 2025
The 169th Annual Cruise begins in Marblehead, Mass., on Saturday, July 26. Registration, the Captain's Meeting and Opening Reception will take place at Eastern Yacht Club. On Sunday, July 27, Squadron Run No. 1 brings the fleet into region of Scituate, Mass., (including Hingham, Hull and Cohasset). Monday, racing for the Astor Cup will be sailed in Massachusetts Bay. The fleet will then proceed to Duxbury/ Plymouth, Mass.
On Tuesday, July 29, the group travels to Provincetown for Squadron Run No. 2; followed by a Lay Day on Wednesday. The Cruise then proceeds to Marion, Mass., on Thursday for Squadron Run No. 3. Friday, Squadron Run No. 4 takes the fleet to Vineyard Haven. Finally, on Saturday, August 2, the fleet voyages back to Newport on Squadron Run No. 5, for the Final Cruise Dinner and Dance at Harbour Court.
Members are responsible for arranging their own berthing at each port. More information can be found below and members are strongly encouraged to plan early as these harbors will fill quickly.
Registration for the 169th Annual Cruise will open in late winter. Please contact the Sailing Office if you have any questions.
The 169th Annual Cruise begins in Marblehead, Mass., on Saturday, July 26. Registration, the Captain's Meeting and Opening Reception will take place at Eastern Yacht Club. On Sunday, July 27, Squadron Run No. 1 brings the fleet into region of Scituate, Mass., (including Hingham, Hull and Cohasset). Monday, racing for the Astor Cup will be sailed in Massachusetts Bay. The fleet will then proceed to Duxbury/ Plymouth, Mass.
On Tuesday, July 29, the group travels to Provincetown for Squadron Run No. 2; followed by a Lay Day on Wednesday. The Cruise then proceeds to Marion, Mass., on Thursday for Squadron Run No. 3. Friday, Squadron Run No. 4 takes the fleet to Vineyard Haven. Finally, on Saturday, August 2, the fleet voyages back to Newport on Squadron Run No. 5, for the Final Cruise Dinner and Dance at Harbour Court.
Members are responsible for arranging their own berthing at each port. More information can be found below and members are strongly encouraged to plan early as these harbors will fill quickly.
Registration for the 169th Annual Cruise will open in late winter. Please contact the Sailing Office if you have any questions.
169th Annual Cruise Official Notice Board
Official Notice Board
Race Documents
- Notice of Race - coming soon
- Sailing Instructions
Penalty And Protest Forms - Online Submissions
- Hearing Request Form
- Penalty Acknowledgment Form
- Post-Race Penalty Acceptance Form
Hearings
- Protest Hearing Schedule
169th Annual Cruise Event Info
Event Info
Registration And Entry List
- Register for event
- Current Entry List
| DATE | LOCATION | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 26 | Marblehead, MA | Registration, Captain's Meeting, Opening Reception |
| Sunday, July 27 | Scituate, MA | Squadron Run #1 |
| Monday, July 28 | Duxbury, MA | Astor Cup |
| Tuesday, July 29 | Provincetown, MA | Squadron Run #2 |
| Wednesday, July 30 | Provincetown, MA | Lay Day |
| Thursday, July 31 | Marion, MA | Squadron Run #3 |
| Friday, August 1 | Vineyard Haven, MA | Squadron Run #4 |
| Saturday, August 2 | Newport, RI | Squadron Run #5, Final Cruise Dinner |
Saturday, July 26 - Marblehead, MA
- Tucker's Wharf Municipal Docks (860) 535-1507; Reservations open March 15 through Dockwa. There are 10 available, five of which are LOA 40' and under.
- Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove (Salem, MA) (987) 740-9890; Reservations open now through Dockwa.
- Pickering Wharf Marina (978) 744-2727; Reservations open March 1 through Dockwa.
- Anchorage in Salem: Transient vessels are welcome to drop anchor on the Marblehead side of the harbor off Naugus Head, just short of the mooring field in approximate position 42.31.30N, 070.52.0W. Mariners are strongly encouraged to check in with the Salem Harbormaster Office prior to dropping anchor.
Sunday, July 27 - Scituate, MA
Cruise participants may "anchor at will" in or around Scituate including Hull Bay and Hingham. More information on available docks, moorings or anchorages in all locations will be shared here as we receive it.- Cole Parkway Marina (781) 545-2130; Reservations open March 30 at 0900 through Dockwa.
- TPG Scituate Harbor (781) 545-2165; Reservations open April 1 at 0800 through Dockwa.
- TPG Mill Wharf Marina (781) 545-3333; Reservations open April 1 at 0800 through Dockwa.
- Safe Harbor Sunset Bay (Hull) (781) 925-2828; Reservations open now through Dockwa. Max draft 6.5'.
- Boston Harbor Island (Hull Bay) (617) 828-1644; Reservations open June 1 at 0800 through Dockwa.
- Anchorage: There are anchorages available in Hull Bay near Bumpkin Island, Perty Cove, Spinnaker Cove as well as others.
Monday, July 28 - Duxbury and Plymouth, MA
- More information on dockage options in Duxbury will be posted when available.
- Safe Harbor Plymouth (508) 746-4500; Reservations open March 1 at 0900 through Dockwa.
- Plymouth Town Wharf and Moorings (508) 830-4182; Reservations open April 1 at 0900 through Dockwa.
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 29-30 - Provincetown, MA
- Provincetown Marina (508) 487-0571; Reservations open now on Dockwa.
- Long Point Marina (774) 593-5120; Reservations open May 15 at 0900 through Dockwa.
- Flyer's Moorings (508) 487-0898 Reservations open now on Dockwa.
Thursday, July 31 - Marion, MA
- Beverly Yacht Club (508) 748-0540; Reservations open now on Dockwa.
- Burr Brothers (508) 748-0541; Reservations open April 1 at 0800 through Dockwa.
- Mattapoisett Boat Yard (Mattapoisett) (508) 758-3812; Reservations are open now through Dockwa.
- Triad Boatworks (508) 758-4224; Reservations are open now through Dockwa.
- Anchorage: Sippican Harbor Anchorage is located just outside of Marion proper and offers good holding in sand. It is exposed to the southeast.
Friday, August 1 -Vineyard Haven, MA
- Vineyard Haven Marina (508) 693-0720; Reservations open now on Dockwa.
- Vineyard Haven Marina Launch Service (508) 560-9052; Reservations open now on Dockwa.
- Anchorage: Vineyard Haven Harbor anchorage is located at 41° 27' 41.26'', -70° 35' 41.69'' and has 7-15’ depth. Good holding in sand and mud. Exposed North through North East.
Saturday, August 2 - Newport, RI
- New York Yacht Club (401) 846-1000; Reservations are required and can be made here. Limited mooring availability remains
- Oldport Marine (401) 847-9109 or VHF 68; transient mooring rentals are first come, first served
- Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard (401) 846-6000; Reserve now through Dockwa
- Newport Harbormaster (401) 845-5815 or VHF 16
Much more information on social events will be posted soon, in the meantime mark your calendars for the following!
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Saturday, July 26 - Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead
- Registration
- Captain's Meeting
- Opening Reception
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Tuesday, July 29 - Provincetown
- Flag Officers' Reception
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Saturday, August 2 - Harbour Court, Newport
- Summer White Dinner Dance - featuring special guests!
WAIVER - A waiver must be submitted for all crew prior to racing. Boats will not be scored unless all waivers have been received.
- Complete the Waiver (coming soon)
- View completed waivers
- Submit your Guest List Form (link will be published closer to the event)
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