May 3-4, 2025
Newport, R.I.

Purpose of the Event:

• Kick off the 2025 season by raising the collective “game” of the NYYC team racers through professionally coached practices and competitive racing
• Improve teams and individuals understanding of team racing strategy, ability to execute “plays” and boat handling in race conditions
• Give team racers the opportunity to improve and compete with the Club’s top talent
• Provide team racers the opportunity to learn about on-the-water umpiring in a safe learning environment
• Build the NYYC Team Racing community’s camaraderie through Corinthian sailing and a great Saturday night party

Who the Kickoff is for:

• Teams that are representing the club in the:
  • Women’s 2v2
  • Morgan Cup
  • Hinman Masters
  • Grandmasters
  • Great Grandmasters
  • Team Race World Championship
• Sailors who want to participate in Team Racing regattas in 2025*
• Experienced racers who want to apply their skills in Team Racing
• Teams are encouraged to register as full boats of four or five sailors
• Racers who are not part of a team will be organized into teams. We will endeavor to match competitive levels and desired crew positions