The newly-arrived 56-foot Nevins-built Polly turned some heads on the classic yacht racing circuit this summer.
CYOA Logo Apparel Now Available
CYOA is partnering with Team One Newport to offer a full line of CYOA logo apparel that you can buy online. We missed the season, but we’re just in time for the holidays! Check it out here. Happy shopping, and let us know if there are other items you’d like to see added!
Join Us for Thursday Evening Classic Yacht Racing on Narragansett Bay
On the evenings of June 20th and 27th, July 11th and 25th, and August 30th, CYOA and Sail Newport will again partner to offer free and casual Thursday evening races for classic yachts on the bay off Newport. This is a chance to get a bit more mileage out of all that work you put in this spring while enjoying […]
The 2019 Classic Yachts Challenge Series
As we announced last Fall following the departure of Panerai as title sponsor and series organizer, CYOA has stepped in as administrator of the Classic Yachts Challenge Series. For 2019, the series will be comprised of the same five regattas as 2018: the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta, the Nantucket Regatta, the Opera House Cup, the […]
From the Technical Committee: CRF MkII Update
Classic yacht owners often ask, ‘Why do I have to revalidate our CRF MkII certificate every year?’ A: One reason is that since CRF relies entirely on owner declared data, it is important that they have the opportunity to review their declarations each year to be sure that they accurately reflect the way that they plan […]
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Preview
Photo: Ellinor Walters From our friend Gilly Gobinet, who has a very long title, but generally just makes things work at ACYR… Now in its 32nd year, ACYR has a new look for 2018 – a new Committee, new courses, new upwind starts and two new classes. The new Chairman is Olympic sailor Carlo Falcone, […]
Classic Yachting Plan for 2019
With Panerai’s intention to cease their support of classic yachting events in both Europe and the USA, the Classic Yacht Owners Association (CYOA) has announced plans to continue and expand the USA series formerly known as the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. In the absence of Panerai as the Organizing Authority, the CYOA will work in partnership with […]
2019 Calendar Posted
Download your 2019 Classic Yachting Calendar or browse our Upcoming Events to mark your calendar.
2018 New England Classics Round-Up
Classic Yachts fleet © Corey Silken / Panerai We kicked things off in early June in Newport with a panel discussion and movie screening at IYRS. We wound our way from Newport to Block Island and the Vineyard, then down east to Penobscot Bay and back to Marblehead, Nantucket, Narragansett Bay and Long Island […]
Columbia and Siren Triumph during Narragansett Bay Classic Yacht Rendezvous
The inaugural Narragansett Bay Classic Yacht Rendezvous started on Thursday, August 23rd with the Newport to Bristol Feeder Race Sponsored by Gowrie Group and PURE Insurance. A total of 28 classic yachts sailed north in Narragansett Bay enjoying “champagne sailing” conditions before enjoying the Herreshoff Marine Museum‘s Living Boat Show and Welcome Cocktail Party. Panerai, […]