2024 NYYC Grandmasters
August 23-25, 2024
Newport, R.I.
The 2024 NYYC Grandmasters Team Race Regatta, now in its fourteenth running, will consist of 10 teams and 3 days of racing. Competitors will sail in Sonars with 3 to 5 sailors per boat. Skippers must be at least 60 years of age and shall not have skippered in either the 2024 Morgan Cup or 2024 Hinman Masters. Each crew member must be at least 50 years of age. This regatta is targeted to offer continuing high-level competition to the large number of experienced veteran team racers.
Entry is by invitation. Interested teams should submit the Request for Invitation along with a team resume no later than March 1. Invites will be issued no later than March 8, 2024. The Commodore Stewart Cup, first awarded to the yacht Seven Seas in 1938, was rededicated in 2010 to be awarded to the winner of the NYYC Grandmasters Team Race Regatta.
Pictured: 2023 Grandmasters winners New York Yacht Club (Photo by Stu Streuli)
Race Documents
- Notice of Race incorporating Amendment 1 - 2.28.24
- Sailing Instructions
Call Book
- 2021-2024 Team Race Call Book
- Rapid Response Call 2021.01
- Rapid Response Call Rule 19 at the Start
- Rapid Response Call Room to Tack at Windward Mark
- Rapid Response Call Rule 21.2 and 44.2 Well Clear
Resources
- Request for Invitation
- Entry List
- Team Rosters
WAIVER - A waiver must be submitted for all crew prior to racing. Boats will not be scored unless all waivers have been received.
- Newport Area Logistics (housing, transportation, marinas, services, etc)
Previous Winners
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Grandmasters Team Race Opening Reception
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court Upper Lawn
- Time: 1800 - Colors
- Price: Included with entry
- Dress: Smart Casual
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Grandmasters Team Race Dinner
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court Lower Lawn Tent
- 1830 Cocktails
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1930 Dinner
- Price: Included with entry
- Guest Tickets: $135 per person
- Dress: Smart Casual
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Grandmasters Team Race Awards and Post Race Social
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court Upper Lawn
- Time: Following racing
- Price: Included with entry
- Dress: Sailing Attire
