Sailors! Don’t miss the great tradition of The Ladies Invitational for the Commodore Mendez Trophy, Sunday, September 11!
Started by Commodore Mendez and his wife Pauline in 1996 to provide opportunities for women sailors on Long Island Sound, it's a fun and spirited event and is also a qualifier for the YRALIS' Andrea Watson Award.
Registration fee $90 + loaner boat fee, if needed, $100.
More details...
The Mendez is a non-spinnaker, ladies-only event on Ideal 18s!
Awards ceremony and wine / cheese reception with tunes following racing!
The Notice of Race is posted! Soon to be posted SIs on the Regatta Page!
Loaner boats are available on a first come first serve basis for a $100 fee.
The Schedule of Events...
9:30 - 10:00 Check in Veranda
10:00 Competitor Meeting
11:15 First Warning signal
15:00 No warning signal after this time
Awards ceremony and reception following the completion of racing
New this year...
A special prize to be awarded to the team that wins the new "Annual Mendez Spirit Award!"
Come dressed up in your favorite theme or color!
Contact Larchmont Yacht Club for more information on this Women’s only Ideal 18 regatta. The Event Chair for the Mendez Regatta is LYC woman sailor Anne Stark Locher - anne.stark.locher@gmail.com.
Click here for more information on the Mendez - SIs etc.