34th Annual MoY Classic Yacht Regatta
Sponsored by 
August 30 - September 1, 2013
In 1980, a group of New England yachtsmen looked around Newport harbor and saw classic yachts that were once glorious decaying before their eyes. Inspired to raise awareness for these endangered vessels, these sailors founded the Classic Yacht Regatta in Newport, Rhode Island. The newly formed Museum of Yachting organized the first event, and forty wooden classics came to the starting line. As the event grew in size and stature, this annual showcase of vintage yachts became the impetus for a number of boat owners to restore and maintain the historic watercraft under their care. Event sponsor Panerai joined the event in 2006—bringing significant upgrades to the regatta and its prizes and social festivities—and this regatta is now firmly established as a weekend of camaraderie and competition that draws meticulously restored classics and spirit-of-tradition yachts that are modern in build and materials yet traditional in design. Some of the original founders of the regatta are now gone, but their legacy lives on in these graceful vintage vessels that faithfully return each year to this annual event. Click here for photos from last year's event.
2013 Race Documents:
Weekend Schedule of Events:
Friday, Aug 30:
- 5:30-7:00pm Participant Registration and Check-In
- 6:00-8:00pm Welcome Party
Saturday, Aug 31:
- 8:30-9:30am Late Participant Check-In
- 9:30am Mandatory Skippers' Meeting
- 11:55am Initial Warning Signal
- 6:00pm Cocktail Party
Sunday, Sept 1:
- 10:30am Classic Yacht Parade begins at harbor entrance
- 11:55am Initial Warning Signal
- 6:30pm Cocktail Party
- 7:30pm Awards Dinner
If you have questions please contact Cristina Marfuggi at (401) 848-5777, x202, or email her at cmarfuggi@iyrs.org.