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2026 NYYC Grandmasters Team Race

2026 NYYC Grandmasters Team Race

August 21 - 23, 2026
Newport, R.I.

The 2026 NYYC Grandmasters Team Race Regatta, now in its sixteenth 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 2025 Morgan Cup or 2025 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.  

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.

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2026 Grandmasters Team Race Official Notice Board

Official Notice Board

RACE DOCUMENTS
CALL BOOK
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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2026 NYYC Grandmasters Team Race 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.
  • Practice Schedule

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Previous Winners
2010 Noroton Yacht Club  
2011 Not sailed (Hurricane Irene)  
2012 Noroton Yacht Club  
2013 Noroton Yacht Club 2013 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2014 Noroton Yacht Club 2014 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2015 Noroton Yacht Club 2015 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2016 Noroton Yacht Club 2016 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2017 New York Yacht Club 2017 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2018 New York Yacht Club 2018 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2019 St. Francis Yacht Club 2019 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2020 Not raced  
2021 Texas Corinthian Yacht Club 2021 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2022 Texas Corinthian Yacht Club 2022 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2023 New York Yacht Club 2023 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2024 Noroton Yacht Club 2024 Grandmasters Team Rosters
2025 Texas Corinthian Yacht Club 2025 Grandmasters Team Rosters

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Grandmasters Team Race Dinner
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court
  • 1830 Cocktails
  • 1930 Dinner
    • Price: Included with entry
      • Guest Ticket Price - $115
      • Guest RSVP Ticket Form - HERE
  • Dress: Smart Casual
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Grandmasters Team Race 
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court
  • More information coming soon.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
Grandmasters Team 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.

For more information, please contact Events Coordinator Julia Govoni
PHONE: 401-608-1166
EMAIL: [email protected]

Commodore Stewart Cup
English
1938
Trophy History: The silver bowl with handles was first presented by Commodore A.W.A. Stewart to the yacht SEVEN SEAS in August 1938, as the winner of the Commodore’s Cup during the 1938 Annual Cruise.
Awarding of the Trophy: It is currently awarded to the winner of the NYYC Grandmasters Team Race.