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2025 NYYC Great Grandmasters Team Race

2025 NYYC Great Grandmasters Team Race

August 21-22, 2025
Newport, R.I.
 

New York Yacht Club is excited to introduce the Great Grandmasters Team Race. As the team racing population continues to expand across the ages, it is exciting to add yet another offering to the NYYC lineup that now includes our senior population. Competitive team racing combined with fun socials and camaraderie, on and off the water, is a win-win, no matter one's age!

The first edition will take place at Harbour Court, August 21-22, 2025, and include six teams from across the country. The format is 3v3 in the Club's fleet of Sonars. Each helmsperson must be at least 70 years of age, and crew must be a minimum of 60. Per the Notice of Race, Club membership is a requirement, but there are no gender or weight requirements. Spinnakers will not be used. Entry is by invitation.

2025 Regatta Association Sponsors

2025 Regatta Association Partners

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2025 Great Grandmasters Official Notice Board

Official Notice Board

RACE DOCUMENTS 
NOTICES

CALL BOOK
RESOURCES
  •  RRS 2025-2028 Overview of Changes by Dave Perry
EVENT CALLS
  • Event Calls 1-5 (updated 7.30.25)
    • Room to Leave the Mark Astern
    • Mark-Room at a Port-Hand Offset Mark
    • Room to Round at Port-Hand Windward Mark (updated 7.30.25)
    • Getting Well Clear Before Taking a Penalty
    • Room to Tack at a Port-Hand Windward Mark
  • Appeal #130 - Mark-Room

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2025 Great Grandmasters Event Information

Event Information

WAIVER - A waiver must be submitted for all crew prior to racing. Boats will not be scored unless all waivers have been received. 
PRACTICE - Check the schedule below to confirm your team's practice time. 

Bulletin #1 6.17.25
Bulletin #2 8.10.25
Bulletin #3 8.19.25

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
Great Grandmasters Cocktails sponsored by Mount Gay Rum
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court - Boathouse Patio
  • Time: Following Practice
  • Price: Chit Bar & complimentary Rum Punch
  • Dress: Sailing Attire
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
Great Grandmasters Team Race Dinner
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court - Arcadia 
  • 1800 Cocktails 
  • 1900 Dinner
  • Price: Included with Entry
    • Guest Tickets: $110 per person
    • Guest RSVP Ticket Form HERE
  • Dress: Smart Casual
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
Great Grandmasters Post Race Awards
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court
  • Time: Following Racing
  • Price: Included with entry
  • Dress: Sailing Attire
GUEST CARDS
Complete the Regatta Guest Privileges Form and your Guest Card will be waiting for you upon your arrival.