2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup
September 6-13, 2025
Newport, Rhode Island
The Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup returns for the ninth edition of this historic international yacht club challenge. The event will be run for the fourth time in the Club's fleet of IC37s. These boats—all maintained by the same team to the same exacting standards—will once again provide the ultimate platform for high energy, amateur sailing on a completely level platform.
The preliminary regatta schedule includes three days of optional practice beginning September 3, registration and optional practice on September 6, two days of mandatory practice on September 7 and 8, and five days of racing beginning September 9. The memorable Rolex Awards Dinner will be held September 13 on the lawn of the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court.
Official Notice Board
Official Notice Board
RACE DOCUMENTS
- Notice of Race incorporating Amendments 1, 2, 3 & 4(2.10.25, 8.20.25, 9.6.25, 9.9.25)
- NOR Addendum A - US Sailing Prescriptions
- NOR Addendum C - Required Equipment and Modifications
- NOR Addendum D - USSER
- Sailing Instructions incorporating Amendments 1, 2, 3 & 4 (9.6.25, 9.9.25, 9.10.25, 9.12.25)
- Appendix UF incorporating Amendment 1 & 2 (9.4.25, 9.10.25)
EVENT Q&A
UMPIRE Q&A
ONLINE PROTEST AND PENALTY FORMS
JURY NOTICE BOARD
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 - The IC37s are available September 3-5, at no additional charge, for teams to practice prior to the official start of the regatta. Please complete the Practice Reservation Form below to reserve your checkout time. Once you have completed the checkout process with the IC37 team, the boat will be yours to sail for the remainder of the regatta. You can also check the schedule below to confirm your team's practice time.Performance Resources
- IC37 Performance Document
- North Sails IC37 Tuning Guide
- North Sails IC37 Sailing Manual
- North Sails Reefing Video
- IC37 Class Association Resources webpage
Electronics
Velocitek
The IC37s will be available for optional practice from September 3-5 and again after registration on September 6.
| Saturday, September 6 | 0900-1100 | Registration - Sailing Center |
| 0900-1200 | IC37 Check-out following registration | |
| 1200-1600 | IC37s available for practice following check out | |
| 1600-1800 | Late Registration - Sailing Center | |
| Sunday, September 7 | 0900-1000 | IC37 Protocol, Safety & Sail Briefing - Arcadia Room (mandatory for helmsmen, tacticians and mainsail trimmers) |
| 1200-1500 | Mandatory Practice Starts and Racing | |
| 1600-1730 | North Sails Practice Day Video || Weather & Local Knowledge - Arcadia Room (mandatory for helmsmen, tacticians and mainsail trimmers) | |
| 1800 | Categorization Protest Time Limit | |
| Monday, September 8 | 0900 | IC37s available for practice |
| 1200-1500 | Mandatory Practice Starts and Racing | |
| 1600-1800 | Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn | |
| 1730-1800 | Meeting with Umpires - Arcadia Room (mandatory for helmsmen and tacticians) | |
| 1800-1830 | Captains' Meeting - Arcadia Room (mandatory for helmsmen, tacticians, coaches and spectator boat captains) | |
| 1830-2000 | Opening Ceremony & Reception (Jacket & Tie) | |
| Tuesday, September 9 | 0830 | Morning Competitors Meeting |
| 1100 | Race Day 1 - First Warning Signal | |
| 1600-2000 | Hospitality Center + Defender's Night - Lower Lawn | |
| Wednesday, September 10 | 0830 | Morning Competitors Meeting |
| 1100 | Race Day 2 - First Warning Signal | |
| 1600-2000 | Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn | |
| 1800 | Daily Awards at the Hospitality Center | |
| Thursday, September 11 | 0830 | Morning Competitor Meeting |
| 1100 | Race Day 3 - First Warning Signal | |
| 1600-1830 | Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn | |
| 1830-2130 | NYYC Lobster Bake and Daily Awards - Marquee (Smart Casual) | |
| Friday, September 12 | 0830 | Morning Competitors Meeting |
| 1100 | Race Day 4 - First Warning Signal | |
| 1600-2000 | Hospitality Center - Lower Lawn | |
| 1800 | Daily Awards at the Hospitality Center | |
| 1830-1930 | Commodore's Reception (Jacket & Tie, by invitation only) | |
| Saturday, September 13 | 0800 | Morning Competitor Meeting |
| 0900 | Parade of Nations - Newport Harbor | |
| 1100 | Race Day 5 - First Warning Signal | |
| 1800 | Awards Cocktails - Hospitality Center (Jacket & Tie) | |
| 1900-2300 | Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Awards Dinner - Marquee (Jacket & Tie) |
Monday, September 8 - Opening Ceremony & Reception
Join us in the Clubhouse at New York Yacht Club Harbour Court for the Opening Ceremony and Reception. The Reception will include passed hors d'oeuvres and an open bar.Time: 1800-2000
Price: $75/person
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Thursday, September 11 - Lobster Dinner
Join us in the Regatta Tent on the Lower Lawn at New York Yacht Club Harbour Court for a Lobster Dinner.Time: 1830 Cocktails, 1930 Dinner
Price: $135/person
Dress: Smart Nautical Casual
Saturday, September 13 - Rolex Awards Dinner
Cheer on the winners during the Rolex Final Awards Dinner in the Regatta Tent on the Lower Lawn at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court. The evening will include an open bar, wine with dinner and dancing.Time: 1800 Cocktail, 1900 Dinner
Price: $185/person
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Purchase additional tickets to the Opening Reception, Lobster Bake and Rolex Awards Dinner
Complete the Guest Card form for use of The Club during your visit
Boats will leave the Harbour Court dock at approximately 1000 each day and return at the conclusion of racing. Complete the online Spectator Boat Reservation Form to reserve a space.
Please direct any questions regarding spectator boats to Cathy Peacock or Jack Cummiskey.
Corinthian Yacht Club
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Eastern Yacht Club
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Howth Yacht Club
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Itchenor Sailing Club 
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Japan Sailing Federation
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New York Yacht Club
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Royal Canadian Yacht Club 
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Royal Cork Yacht Club 
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Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club 
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Royal Irish Yacht Club
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Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
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Royal Swedish Yacht Club
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Royal Thames Yacht Club
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Royal Vancouver Yacht Club 
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San Diego Yacht Club
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Yacht Club Argentino
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Yacht Club Costa Smeralda 
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Yacht Club de Ilhabela
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Yacht Club Italiano
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Yacht Club Punta Del Este 
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To order your team gear, email [email protected]
Team one Newport is the only source for items personalized with the Invitational Cup logo. Team one will also be selling gear at the regatta.
USE OF THE INVITATIONAL CUP LOGO AND NYYC BURGEE
For this regatta, use of the Invitational Cup logo is approved as follows:
On a team's apparel as long as the apparel is purchased through our approved provider (Team One Newport)
On a club's website/Facebook/Instagram page, as long as the link to the Invitational Cup website is provided (embedded in the logo)
For a club's internal promotions
The use of the event logo must be approved by NYYC. If you would like to use the logo, pleas contact Beth Duggan in the Sailing Office.
The use of the NYYC burgee is not permitted.
- Regatta Guest Information Packet (housing, transportation, marinas, services, etc)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- Local Lunch Options
INVITATIONAL CUP TEAM EVENT CHARTERS
The NYYC IC37s will be available to Invitational Cup teams for Event Charter for any of the listed 2025 events or for the entire season. Charter fees are as listed in the table below. Event Charter reservations will open at 1200 EDT on January 24. Click here to reserve.
2025 IC37 - REGATTA SCHEDULE
- June 7 to 8 - IC37 Kickoff (coaching + practice racing)
- June 13 to 15 - The 171st Annual Regatta (3 race days)
- July 12 to 13 - Sail Newport Regatta (2 race days)
- July 18 to 20 - IC37 National Championship (3 race days)
- August 8 to 10 - Safe Harbor Regatta (3 race days)
- September 26-28 - IC37 North American Championship (3 race days) – Note that this regatta is after the IC
Prior to the first day of racing for each regatta, the IC37 Class runs a practice day for all teams entered into the regatta. IC37s may be picked up 2-3 days prior to the first day of racing. All pick-ups and drop-offs are selected on a form that will be distributed a few weeks prior to the event.
2025 CHARTER FEES
| EVENT | # OF RACE DAYS | FEE |
|---|---|---|
| IC37 Kickoff | 2 | $8,000 |
| 171st Annual Regatta | 3 | $12,000 |
| Sail Newport Regatta | 2 | $8,000 |
| IC37 National Championship | 3 | $12,000 |
| Safe Harbor Regatta | 3 | $12,000 |
| IC37 North American Championship | 3 | $12,000 |
| Entire Season | $32,000 |
Media and Communications
Media and Communications
How to Follow the 2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Race Tracking (& Replays) by TracTrac
Photography
- Regatta Photos - includes the Awards Banquet Music Video produced by Icarus Sports
- Team Portraits - allows download of hi-res photo team photos without the event watermark
- Icarus Video Portal - includes B-roll footage from each day along with full interview files (requires establishing a free account)
Related Press Releases
- September 13, 2025: San Diego Rips Victory from the Jaws of Defeat
- September 12, 2025: A Van-Tastic Day Lifts Canadian Team into Second
- September 11, 2025: Eastern Plays the Rabbit on Day 3
- September 10, 2025: Homework Pays Off for Royal Canadian on Day 2
- September 9, 2025: Despite Hurdles, Familiar Names Rise to the Top on Day 1
- September 8, 2025: Racing for Ninth Invitational Cup Starts Tomorrow
- September 4, 2025: Defending Champions Highlight List of Favorites
- August 27, 2025: Youth Movement Continues to Transform Invitational Cup
- August 21, 2025: Brazil and Yacht Club de Ilhabela Set to Join Invitational Cup Family
- August 7, 2025: Invitational Cup Contenders Hope to Turn Practice into a Podium
- September 14, 2024: Corinthian Yacht Club Successfully Defends Resolute Cup Title
- September 15, 2023: San Diego Puts Exclamation Point on 2023 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup Victory
- September 14, 2023: Steady, But Never Slow, San Diego Yacht Club Assumes Control on Day 3
- September 13, 2023: Youth Serves Up a Win for Royal Hong Kong on Day 2
- September 12, 2023: Underdogs Turn Form Guide on its Head on Day 1 of Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
Entry form for Thursday, Sept. 11 (first start moved to 10:30 EDT)
Entry form for Friday, Sept. 12
Entry form for Saturday, Sept. 13
- Bulletin #1 - 11/22/24
- Bulletin #2 - 1/23/25
- Bulletin #3 - 2/5/25
- Bulletin #4 - 3/25/25
- Bulletin #5 - 5/21/25
- Bulletin #6 - 6/30/25
- Bulletin #7 - 7/12/25
- Bulletin #8 - 8/17/25
- Bulletin #9 - 8/22/25
- Bulletin #10 - 8/25/25
- Bulletin #11 - 8/29/25
- Bulletin #12 - 9/2/25
- Bulletin #13 - 9/5/25
- Bulletin #14 - 9/7/25
- Bulletin #15 - 9/8/25
- Bulletin #16 - 9/9/25
- Bulletin #17 - 9/10/25
- Bulletin #18 - 9/12/25
- Bulletin #19 - 9/20/25
About the Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
About the Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
The 2019 edition featured the debut of the IC37, a boat designed for this competition by Mark Mills Design and created by the New York Yacht Club. To ensure the most level playing field in international sailing, the Club purchased the first 20 IC37s and will use that fleet of perfectly matched yachts for the Invitational Cup for the foreseeable future.
The host team, led by Phil Lotz (NYYC Commodore, 2017 and 2018) won the inaugural competition, defeating 16 other clubs. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club (Toronto, Canada), led by Olympic silver medalist Terry McLaughlin, won in 2011 and 2013, followed by the Royal Thames Yacht Club (London, England) in 2015—with John Greenland on the helm—and Southern Yacht Club from New Orleans, La., in 2017, with Marcus Eagan skippering the yacht. In 2019, world champion sailor Guido Belgiorno-Nettis and his crew from Australia's Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron became the first team from the Southern Hemisphere to win the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. In 2021, Southern Yacht Club, led by Olympic silver medalist John Lovell, became the second club to claim a second Invitational Cup trophy. The team from San Diego Yacht Club, skippered by Tyler Sinks, won the 2023 edition.
International yacht clubs apply to compete in the regatta. For United States yacht clubs, the path to the event is through the Resolute Cup, which is run on even years for domestic clubs and generally sailed in smaller one-design yachts. Teams from 51 yacht clubs from 23 countries and all six inhabited continents have competed in at least one edition of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup.
Invitational CupWendy Yothers
2023
Trophy History: In 2023, Commodore Paul M. Zabetakis, MD, commissioned the current Invitational Cup trophy from artist Wendy Yothers. The silver punch bowl and base incorporate references to NYYC’s three historic clubhouses. The central medallion and foot of the trophy depict architectural elements from the landmark New York clubhouse, located on West 44th Street in Manhattan, including the exuberant cartouche over the front door and dramatic galleon windows. The base features portholes showing Station 10, NYYC’s first clubhouse, and Harbour Court, both located in Newport, RI.
Conceived by Commodore David K. Elwell Jr. and first held in 2009, the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup fosters Corinthian fleet competition among preeminent international Yacht Clubs. International yacht clubs apply to compete in the regatta. For United States yacht clubs, the path to the event is through the Resolute Cup, which is run on even years, and sailed in smaller one-design yachts.
Awarding of the Trophy: The Invitational Cup is awarded biennially to a team representing a yacht club at the regatta bearing the same name. All competitors must be both World Sailing Group 1 competitors (i.e., amateur sailors) and full members of the club they are representing.
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