This biennial race week, now in its tenth addition, has become a favorite of sailors because of its unique split format: Classics and Metre-boat racing on Saturday and Sunday (July 12-13) and Handicap and One-Design classes competing the following Wednesday to Saturday (July 16-19).
The regatta was created in 1998 by merging two popular events hosted by New York Yacht Club and Rolex: the IMS National Championships and the One-Design Championship Regatta. It was designed to give sailors the opportunity to compete in handicap-rated fleet racing during the first part of the event and one-design class racing during the latter part, and in subsequent years, the event has included the incorporation of significant events into its structure, having doubled as the Rolex IMS World Championship in 2000, the Sparkman & Stephens 75th Anniversary Celebration in 2004, Olin Stephens’s 100th birthday in 2008, and the Rolex US-IRC National Championship in 2010.
In addition to buoy racing, a mid-distance race will be included, conditions permitting. Racing may also include races using government marks and “stadium” racing. Starts will be given to classes with a minimum of eight entries or as approved by the Organizing Authority.
Years Running: 10 (Biennial Event)
Co-Sponsors: Rolex and Sentient Jet
Yacht Club: New York Yacht Club
Founded: 1844
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