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2026 Women's 2v2 Team Race

2026 Women's 2v2 Team Race

May 30-31, 2026
Newport, RI

The New York Yacht Club is hosting the sixth edition of the highly anticipated Women's 2v2 Team Race. The first of the 'Big Four' team races held at NYYC, this event will once again showcase the best female team racers in the country. 

Each team shall consist of skippers and crew for two boats with a minimum of four sailors per boat. All sailors must be female. Per the Notice of Race, there is no requirement for team members to be from the same club or organization, but each helms-person shall be a member of US Sailing or their Member National Authority. Entry is by invitation.

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2026 Women's 2v2 Official Notice Board

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2026 Women's 2v2 Team Race Event Info

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.

Bulletin #1 5.6.26
Bulletin #2 5.27.26
Bulletin #3 5.29.26
Bulletin #4 5.30.26

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SATURDAY, MAY 30
Women’s 2v2 Team Race Dinner
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court 
  • 1730 Cocktails
  • 1830 Dinner
    • Guest Ticket Price - $120
    • Guest RSVP Ticket Form - HERE
  • Dress: Smart Casual
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Women’s 2v2 Team Race Awards
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court 
  • Time: Following racing
  • Price: Included with entry
  • Dress: Sailing Attire
Complete the Regatta Guest Privileges Form in advance of your visit and we will have your Guest Card ready to pick up at the Quartermaster Desk upon your arrival at Harbour Court.

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


Joan H. Towse Trophy
Gladwin Ltd, Sheffield, England
1945
Trophy History: First presented in 2022 to the winner of the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s Fleet Racing Championship, the perpetual trophy is named in honor of Joan H. Towse, longtime member of the New York Yacht Club Race Committee and supporter of women in sailing.
Awarding of the Trophy: The Joan H. Towse Trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the Women’s Fleet Racing Championship, whose names will be inscribed on the added base for each year in which it is offered. A suitable “keeper” prize will also be awarded for each year in which it is offered