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High Spirits at the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Presented by IYRS
Photography by Matthew Cohen The Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Presented by IYRS took over America’s sailing capital on Labor Day Weekend for the penultimate event of the 2026 CYCS. Jens […]
2026 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta: Lemonade Out of Lemons
Photo: Sarah Seaman The 2026 CYCS returned to the waters of the Ocean State last weekend with the 2026 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta. Regatta organizer and CYOA Board member Bill Lynn provided a […]
CYCS Closes Out 2026 Massachusetts Region Events in Nantucket
Photo: Roger Vandenberg The 2026 CYCS has officially capped off the Massachusetts leg of the competition with a thrilling three days of racing in the waters of beautiful Nantucket. Two events—the Nantucket Regatta and […]
Eight Bells: Peter A. Gerard
Peter A. Gerard, 80, passed away on August 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Melinda, his loving wife of 52 years, and his daughter Jennifer were with him for his […]
Close Finishes and Exciting Competition in Marblehead at Corinthian Classics Regatta
Photo: Bruce Durkee Last weekend, the 2026 CYCS made its return to the waters of the Bay State with the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts. This summer’s […]
CYCS 2026 Bids Adieu to Maine After Stunning Stretch of Regattas
Photo: Patrick Sikes After three exciting distance regattas, the 2026 CYCS season in Maine has come to a close. The Castine Classic Yacht Race, Camden to Brooklin Race, and the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta had […]
Maine Distance Race Series On Deck in 2026 CYCS Following Camden Classics Cup
A gorgeous New England weekend provided excellent conditions for the two days of the Camden Classics Cup. Two races made up the regatta allowing for two additional competitors to fully […]
CYCS Takes On The Vineyard Cup, Fleet Moves North to Boothbay
With two regattas now complete, the 2026 Classic Yacht Challenge Series is beginning to take shape. And with a regatta on the schedule every weekend for the rest of the summer, the competition is only expected to intensify.
Region Spotlights: Southern New England
Photo: Stephen Cloutier The Classic Yacht Challenge Series (CYCS) opens and closes in the waters of Southern New England and New York. In Narragansett Bay and Long Island Sound, the […]
Raced, Restored, Re-imagined: Q-7 Falcon’s Century of Sailing
Photo courtesy of Q7 Yacht Designs, www.Q7YD.com. One of the things the Classic Yacht Owners Association membership is best at—besides racing classic beauties—is preserving and celebrating the history of storied […]
Worth 1000 Words: What Makes Classic Yacht Photography So Special
We checked in with some of our favorite classic yacht photographers.
CYS Region Spotlights: Massachusetts
Four of the 14 regattas in the series take place off the coast of Bay State.
Regatta Spotlights: The Vineyard Cup
2026 Dates: July 10-12 // The only event on Martha's Vineyard for Classics.
Regatta Spotlights: Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta
2026 Dates: August 8-9 // The north shore boasts a unique pursuit style racing.
Regatta Spotlights: Nantucket Regatta & Opera House Cup
2026 Dates: August 14-16 // Nantucket's iconic event caps off a week of sailing.
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