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Jun
14
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGATTA

* MENDEZ 2026! SUN JUNE 14 - Larchmont Yacht Club, Mendez Regatta

Sailors! Don’t miss the great tradition of The Ladies Invitational for the Commodore Mendez Trophy, Sunday, June 14!

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.


More info can be found here, on the LYC website , including link to SI's and registration via Clubspot

More details...

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

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

Contact Larchmont Yacht Club for more information on this Women’s only Ideal 18 regatta.
WOW REPs contact Anne Stark at starkanne24@gmail.com or Andree Bogaerts at andree.bogaerts@gmail.com for more information

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Jun
28
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGATTA

* YRALIS QUEENS CUP! SUN, JUNE 28, 2026 - at American Yacht Club

QUEENS CUP - WATSON SERIES QUALIFIER

Sunday, June 28, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American Yacht Club, Rye, NY

Annual Queens Cup Regatta. Women only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series. Learn more about the Andrea Watson Series.

The Queens Cup is the YRA of Long Island Sound Women's Championship! YRA Membership is required for the skipper.

2026 info below - check Clubspot later for more info. As of March 3, 2026 NOR and SI’s are not posted there.

There is no info on the American Yacht Club website about the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact:

Event Chair - Tricia Alcamo, tricia.alcamo@gmail.com

Sailing Chair - Jenn Leary, jenniferaleary@gmail.com, 203-253-7107

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Sep
27
to Sep 28
REGATTA, WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* LORNA! SAT & SUN, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2025 - Lorna Whittelsey Women's Regatta and Sunday Distance Race at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT

The 2025 Lorna!
Saturday fleet regatta Ideal 18s w spin part of Watson Trophy. Sunday morning distance race Ideal 18s. Contact: Lili Tarbell, elizabeth.tarbell@gmail.com, Indian Harbor YC.

A minimum of 10 boats must be registered by September 23 for each day for the day’s event to be held.


2025 Event link & NOR plus registration for 2025..

From Karen Lau: “Ladies, let's race!" So get ready to wrap up the year with the Lorna Whittelsey Weekend at Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

Saturday is a spinnaker Ideal 18 regatta (2 crew) with family-style dinner following. (This event is the Andrea Watson qualifier.
Sunday is a long distance race (like a PHRF race) that has historically been around the Captain Harbor Islands, followed by a buffet brunch. This race can be sailed with or without a spinnaker and 2-3 crew.

You can register to race both days or just one. But everyone is invited and can register to join the dinner and/or brunch.

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Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* Gillespie! SUN, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 - Gillespie Regatta at Norwalk Yacht Club

Annual Gillespie Regatta. Women’s only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series.

You must be a member of a qualifying yacht club to participate, and an experienced Ideal 18 sailor. Your registration must be approved by the Woman’s Sailing Chair.
2025 regatta info: TBD on Clubspot

Learn more about the four Andrea Watson Trophy qualifying regattas for women Ideal 18 sailors.

The regatta schedule:

  • 0900: Check in and refreshments

  • 0930: Competitors meeting

  • 1000: Harbor start

  • 1600: Awards and refreshments post racing on the deck

Norwalk Yacht Club is the perfect venue for a regatta with a vast playground of navigable waters and beautiful scenery. Sign up early so we can plan to rally more boats if needed.

Contact WOW REP Anne Munkenbeck at annemunkenbeck@optonline.net for more information.
Reach out to the NYC Sailing Director Sean Palliza with any questions: sailingdirector@norwalkyachtclub.com

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Jun
28
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGATTA

* 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.

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Jun
21
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGATTA

* YRALIS QUEENS CUP! SAT, JUNE 21, 2025 - at American Yacht Club

QUEENS CUP - WATSON SERIES QUALIFIER

Saturday, June 21, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American Yacht Club, Rye, NY

Annual Queens Cup Regatta. Women only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series. Learn more about the Andrea Watson Series.

The Queens Cup is the YRA of Long Island Sound Women's Championship! YRA Membership is required for the skipper.

2025 info below.

Registration & NoR are available on the regatta website on ClubSpot.

There is only a link to Clubspot on the American Yacht Club website, and YRALIS website does not list the event at all.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact:

Event Chair - Tricia Alcamo, tricia.alcamo@gmail.com

Sailing Chair - Jenn Leary, jenniferaleary@gmail.com, 203-253-7107

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Sep
28
to Sep 29
REGATTA, WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* LORNA! SAT & SUN, SEPTEMBER 28 & 29, 2024 - Lorna Whittelsey Women's Regatta and Sunday Distance Race at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT

The 2024 Lorna!
Saturday fleet regatta Ideal 18s w spin part of Watson Trophy. Sunday morning distance race Ideal 18s. Contact: Lili Tarbell, elizabeth.tarbell@gmail.com, Indian Harbor YC.

A minimum of 10 boats must be registered by September 23 for each day for the day’s event to be held.
Event link & NOR plus registration for 2024.

From Karen Lau: “Ladies, let's race!" So get ready to wrap up the year with the Lorna Whittelsey Weekend at Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

Saturday is a spinnaker Ideal 18 regatta (2 crew) with family-style dinner following. (This event is the Andrea Watson qualifier.
Sunday is a long distance race (like a PHRF race) that has historically been around the Captain Harbor Islands, followed by a buffet brunch. This race can be sailed with or without a spinnaker and 2-3 crew.

You can register to race both days or just one. But everyone is invited and can register to join the dinner and/or brunch.

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Sep
15
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGATTA

* YRALIS QUEENS CUP! SUN, SEPT 15, 2024 - at American Yacht Club

QUEENS CUP

Sunday, September 15, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American Yacht Club, Rye, NY

Annual Queens Cup Regatta. Women only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series. Learn more about the Andrea Watson Series.

The Queens Cup is the YRA of Long Island Sound Women's Championship! YRA Membership is required for the skipper.

Registratioin & NoR are available on the regatta website on ClubSpot.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact:

Event Chair - Tricia Alcamo, tricia.alcamo@gmail.com

Sailing Chair - Jenn Leary, jenniferaleary@gmail.com, 203-253-7107

Hope to see you on September 15th!

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Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* Gillespie! SAT, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - Gillespie Regatta at Norwalk Yacht Club

Annual Gillespie Regatta. Women’s only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series.

You must be a member of a qualifying yacht club to participate, and an experienced Ideal 18 sailor. Your registration must be approved by the Woman’s Sailing Chair.
2024 regatta info: https://theclubspot.com/regatta/8odyDuEwpZ

Learn more about the four Andrea Watson Trophy qualifying regattas for women Ideal 18 sailors.

The regatta schedule:

  • 0900: Check in and refreshments

  • 0930: Competitors meeting

  • 1000: Harbor start

  • 1600: Awards and refreshments post racing on the deck

Norwalk Yacht Club is the perfect venue for a regatta with a vast playground of navigable waters and beautiful scenery. Sign up early so we can plan to rally more boats if needed.

Contact WOW REP Anne Munkenbeck at annemunkenbeck@optonline.net for more information.
Reach out to the NYC Sailing Director Sean Palliza with any questions: sailingdirector@norwalkyachtclub.com

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May
19
12:00 PM12:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* Essex Corinthian Yacht Club Women's Ideal 18 Invitational

EASTERN CONNECTICUT WOMEN’S INVITATIONAL REGATTA

SUNDAY MAY 19 th , 2024

ESSEX CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB, ESSEX, CT

This event information was provided to WOW by the Noroton WOW Rep, but we cannot find it one the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club Website. If interested, email them at racechair@essexcorinthian.org

No info about this Regatta on the site, but you can visit ECYC online at www.essexcorinthian.org

NOTICE OF RACE

1. RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing, the Ideal 18 Class Rules and the Sailing Instructions.

2. ELIGIBILITY

2.1 The regatta is open to boats of the Ideal 18 class owned by or chartered to a recognized yacht club. This is a non-spinnaker regatta. ECYC and EYC will have boats available for charter.

2.2 Both Skipper and Crew must be women.

2.3 Eligible skippers may enter by completing the entry form and emailing it to racechair@essexcorinthian.org by April 29th 2024. Entry forms are available at ECYC or online at www.essexcorinthian.org

2.4 Skippers will be required to draw for boat assignments at the skippers’ meeting.

3. FEES

3.1 There is a $50 entry fee for this regatta, per boat, payable by check or cash at the Skippers meeting.

4. BOAT CHARTERS

4.1

Boats owned by ECYC and EYC are available for no cost charter. The skipper at fault in a collision is responsible for Paying the $250 deductible if a boat is damaged. The skipper will be required to sign a liability form at the

Skipper’s meeting.

5. SCHEDULE

5.1 The skippers’ meeting will be held at 1200 on Sunday May 19th, 2024.

5.2 The First Warning Signal will be at 1300.

5.3 Up to Six races are scheduled.

5.4 No race will be started after 1600.

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Sep
23
to Sep 24
REGATTA, WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA

* SAT & SUN, SEPTEMBER 23 & 24, 2023 - Lorna Whittelsey Women's Regatta and Sunday Distance Race at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT

The 2023 Lorna!
Saturday fleet regatta Ideal 18s w spin part of Watson Trophy. Sunday morning distance race Ideal 18s. Contact: Karen Lau, Indian Harbor YC, kllau6@gmail.com. A minimum of 10 boats must be registered by September 16 for each day for the day’s event to be held.


Event link & NOR plus registration for 2023.

From Karen Lau: “Ladies, let's race!" So get ready to wrap up the year with the Lorna Whittelsey Weekend at Indian Harbor Yacht Club on September 23-24.

Saturday (23th) is a spinnaker Ideal 18 regatta (2 crew) with family-style dinner following.
Sunday (24th) is a long distance race (like a PHRF race) that has historically been around the Captain Harbor Islands, followed by a buffet brunch. This race can be sailed with or without a spinnaker and 2-3 crew.

You can register to race both days or just one. But everyone is invited and can register to join the dinner and/or brunch.

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Sep
9
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA

* SAT, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 - Gillespie Regatta at Norwalk Yacht Club

Annual Gillespie Regatta. Women’s only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series.

You must be a member of a qualifying yacht club to participate, and an experienced Ideal 18 sailor. Your registration must be approved by the Woman’s Sailing Chair.
This is the 2023 regatta info: https://theclubspot.com/regatta/2Ne5qVBG2M
Check-in at 9am.

Learn more about the four Andrea Watson Trophy qualifying regattas for women Ideal 18 sailors.

The regatta schedule:

  • 0900: Check in and refreshments

  • 0930: Competitors meeting

  • 1000: Harbor start

  • 1600: Awards and refreshments post racing on the deck

Norwalk Yacht Club is the perfect venue for a regatta with a vast playground of navigable waters and beautiful scenery. Sign up early so we can plan to rally more boats if needed.

Contact WOW REP Anne Munkenbeck at annemunkenbeck@optonline.net for more information.
Reach out to the NYC Sailing Director Sean Palliza with any questions: sailingdirector@norwalkyachtclub.com

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Sep
24
to Sep 25
REGATTA, WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA

* SAT & SUN, SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 - Lorna Whittelsey Women's Regatta and Sunday Distance Race at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT

Saturday fleet regatta Ideal 18s w spin part of Watson Trophy. Sunday morning distance race Ideal 18s. Contact: Karen Lau, Indian Harbor YC, kllau6@gmail.com
Event Link from 2021 - Event link for 2022 coming soon!

From Karen Lau: “Ladies, let's race!" So get ready to wrap up the year with the Lorna Whittelsey Weekend at Indian Harbor Yacht Club on September 24 - 25.

Saturday (24th) is a spinnaker Ideal 18 regatta (2 crew) with family-style dinner following.
Sunday (25th) is a long distance race (like a PHRF race) that has historically been around the Captain Harbor Islands, followed by a buffet brunch. This race can be sailed with or without a spinnaker and 2-3 crew.

When registration opens, you can register to race both days or just one. But even funner, everyone is invited and can register to join the dinner and/or brunch.

True to the 2022 WOWLIS Interclub Supper Series, if conditions keep us on land, there will be fun and games of course!

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Sep
17
to Sep 18
REGATTA, WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA

*Lady Liberty Regatta | Manhattan Yacht Club

NOTICE OF RACE

Purpose of Event:

The purpose of the event is to support and promote women’s sailing by bringing together top women teams on identical J24s.

Host of the Event:

The host of the event is Manhattan Yacht Club.

Sponsor of the Event:

The sponsor of the event is the New York Harbor Sailing Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to foster and promote amateur sailing of national and international importance in New York Harbor.

History of Event:

The first Lady Liberty Regatta was organized in 1989.

Entries:

Any all-woman team can apply to participate. To be considered for an invitation, complete the form.
https://myc.org/racing-home/lady-liberty-regatta/

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Sep
10
12:00 PM12:00
REGATTA

*SAT, SEPTEMBER 10 - HBC Invitational Race, Stratford, CT

Join us for this Coed Regatta at Housatonic Boat Club!


Entry Form, Race Instructions, Scratch Sheet and Results are posted on https://www.housatonicboatclub.com/hbc-invitational 

Date:   Saturday, September 10, 2022

Eligibility:  The HBC Invitational is open to all boats with a valid PHRF-ECSA certificate, a self-bailing cockpit, fixed berths, galley facilities and the ability to be self supporting for a weekend cruise.  

Classes:  Entries will be divided into classes at the discretion of the Race Committee.  There will be spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes and, with sufficient entries, One Design classes. 

Mooring Space: Limited space may be available at the Housatonic Boat Club.

Contact: Robert Kubis | kubisb@sbcglobal.net, Mobile:  (203) 770-6568

WOW CONTACT: Claudine DiSario, claudinedisario@optonline.net

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Jul
23
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA

* SAT, JULY 23 - Norwalk Yacht Club Gillespie Regatta

Annual Gillespie Regatta. Women’s only in Ideal 18s with spinnakers. Part of the Andrea Watson Trophy 4 regatta series.

You must be a member of a qualifying yacht club to participate, and an experienced Ideal 18 sailor. Your registration must be approved by the Woman’s Sailing Chair. https://theclubspot.com/regatta/kgeYJ4eLa0 Check-in at 9am.

Contact Anne Munkenbeck at annemunkenbeck@optonline.net for more information.

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Jul
9
9:00 AM09:00
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA

* SATURDAY, JULY 9 - Women's YRALIS Queens Cup at Noroton Yacht Club

The Queen's Cup is the YRA of LIS Women's Championship.
This event has been rescheduled to July 9 from June 18 due to COVID affect on participation.

The winning club will often host the following year, but if it is unable to host, the host club is selected by the YRA.

YRA membership is required.

2022 - Noroton Yacht Club
2021 - American Yacht Club

CONTACT: Katie Morgan at j24girl@aol.com
Click here to register and for the SI’s and NOR

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Jun
24
to Jun 26
WOMEN'S ONLY REGATTA, REGATTA

* JUNE 24-26 | Viper 640 Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship @ Noroton Yacht Club

Noroton Yacht Club will host the amazing Viper 640 Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship June 25 & 26. Full info, registration, NOR, SIs etc, available on YachtScoring: https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=15059


Please contact Noroton WOW Rep Katie Morgan for more info: j24girl@aol.com

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Aug
28
12:00 PM12:00
REGATTA

*SAT, AUG 28 - HBC Invitational Race, Stratford, CT

Join us for this Coed Regatta at Housatonic Boat Club!
Entry Form, Race Instructions, Scratch Sheet and Results will be posted on www.housatonicboatclub.com

Date:   Saturday, August 28, 2021

Entries Close:  Friday, August 27, 2021 at 1700.  Official Notice of Race, Entry Form, and Sailing Instructions will be available online at:  https://www.housatonicboatclub.com.  

Start Line: Approximately 2 nm Southeast of the Housatonic River Breakwater

First Warning: 12:00 PM

Eligibility:  The HBC Invitational is open to all boats with a valid PHRF-ECSA certificate, a self-bailing cockpit, fixed berths, galley facilities and the ability to be self supporting for a weekend cruise.  

Course & Distance: Windward \ Leeward or Government Marks at the discretion of the Race Committee.  Course descriptions will be on the race instructions available at the committee boat prior to the start and on the HBC website. One Design classes may sail multiple races.

Classes:  Entries will be divided into classes at the discretion of the Race Committee.  There will be spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes and, with sufficient entries, One Design classes. 

Race Management: The Race Committee of the Housatonic Boat Club will manage the race in accordance with the USSA 2021-2025 Racing Rules of Sailing and the Sailing Instructions.  

Mooring Space: Limited space may be available at the Housatonic Boat Club for those people wishing to arrive on Friday, August 27.

Entry Fee:  $45 per boat (payable to Housatonic Boat Club, Inc.).  $40 if you are a member of US Sailing.

Contact: Robert Kubis kubisb@netzero.net, Mobile:  (203) 770-6568

WOW CONTACT: Claudine DiSario, claudinedisario@optonline.net

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