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2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup

2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup

September 11-18, 2021
Newport, Rhode Island

The Rolex New York Invitational Cup returns for the 7th edition of this historic international yacht club challenge. The event will be run for the second time in the club's fleet of IC37s. As shown in 2019, these boats will once again provide the ultimate platform for high energy, amateur sailing on a completely level platform. 

The preliminary regatta schedule includes three days of optional practice beginning September 8, registration and optional practice on September 11, two days of mandatory practice on September 12 and 13, and five days of racing beginning September 14. The memorable Rolex Awards Dinner will be held September 18 on the lawn of the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court.

2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup

The IC37s will be available for optional practice from September 8-10 and again after registration on September 11.

Saturday, September 11 0900-1100 Registration - Sailing Center
  0900-1200 IC37 Check-out following registration
  1200-1600 IC37s available for practice following check out 
  1600-1800 Late Registration - Sailing Center
Sunday, September 12 0900-1000 Late Registration (if needed) - Sailing Center
  0900-1000 IC37 Protocol, Safety & Sail Briefing - Arcadia Room (mandatory for   helmsmen, tacticians and mainsail trimmers)
  1200-1500 Mandatory Practice Starts and Racing
  1600-1730 Practice Day Video || Weather & Local Knowledge - Arcadia Room (mandatory for  helmsmen, tacticians and mainsail trimmers)
  1800 Classification Protest Time Limit
Monday, September 13 0900 IC37s available for practice
  1200-1500 Mandatory Practice Starts and Racing
  1600-1800 Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn
  1730-1800 Meeting with Umpires - Arcadia Room (mandatory for helmsmen and   tacticians)
  1800-1830 Captains' Meeting - Arcadia Room (mandatory for helmsmen, tacticians,   coaches and spectator boat captains)
  1830-2000 Opening Ceremony & Reception - Marquee (Jacket & Tie)
Tuesday, September 14 0830 Morning Competitors Meeting
  1100 Race Day 1 - First Warning Signal 
  1600-1800 Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn
  1800-2000 Special Event - TBD
Wednesday, September 15 0830 Morning Competitors Meeting
  1100 Race Day 2 - First Warning Signal
  1600-2000 Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn
  1800 Daily Awards at the Hospitality Center
Thursday, September 16 0830 Morning Competitor Meeting
  1100 Race Day 3 - First Warning Signal
  1600-1830 Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn
  1830-2130 NYYC Lobster Bake and Daily Awards - Marquee (Smart Casual)
Friday, September 17 0830 Morning Competitors Meeting
  1100 Race Day 4 - First Warning Signal
  1600-2000 Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn
  1800 Daily Awards at the Hospitality Center
  1830-1930 Commodore's Reception (Jacket & Tie, by invitation only)
Saturday, September 18 0800 Morning Competitor Meeting
  0900 Parade of Nations - Newport Harbor
  1100 Race Day 5 - First Warning Signal
  1800 Awards Cocktails - Hospitality Center (Jacket & Tie)
  1900-2300 Rolex Awards Dinner - Marquee (Jacket & Tie)

The New York Yacht Club team that emerges victorious in the NYYC IC Selection Series will be awarded a berth in the 2021 Invitational Cup and the opportunity to represent the club in this signature event. Review the Notice of Race for more information and register through the link below.

Acceptance and Entry Form
  • Invited Competitors - Click here to submit the Acceptance and Entry Form
Entry List
  • Click here for Entry List
Wire Transfer Details
  • Click here for Wire Transfer Details
Waiver of Liability
  • Click here for Waiver of Liability
  • Click here for submitted Waivers
Crew List
  • Click here to complete the Crew List (to be completed by each sailor)
  • Click here to see posted Crew List
  • Click here to see Member and World Sailor Classification status

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2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup race coverage begins Wednesday, September 15 through Saturday, September 18.

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