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* MENDEZ 2025! SAT, JUNE 28 - Larchmont Yacht Club, Mendez Regatta

Sailors! Don’t miss the great tradition of The Ladies Invitational for the Commodore Mendez Trophy, Saturday, June 28!

Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series. Learn more about the Andrea Watson Series.

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 a qualifier for the YRALIS's Andrea Watson Award.

Registration fee $100 + loaner boat fee, if needed, $100.
More info can be found here, on the LYC website , including link to SI's and registration via Clubspot

More details...

  • The Mendez is now a Spinnaker event. It was previously a non-spinnaker event, in Ideal 18s.

  • Awards ceremony and wine / cheese reception with tunes following racing!

  • The Notice of Race is posted!

  • Loaner boats are available on a first come first serve basis for a $100 fee.

The Schedule of Events...

  1. 9:30 - 10:00 Check in Veranda

  2. 10:00 Competitor Meeting

  3. 11:15 First Warning signal

  4. 15:00 No warning signal after this time

  5. Awards ceremony and wine & cheese reception following the completion of racing

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.