Regattas 2026
America's Jubilee 250th Celebration Sail*
Join Tall Ships, Twelve Metres, and World-Class Racing Sailboats for a one-of-a-kind regatta in the Sailing Capital of the World - Newport, Rhode Island
This spectacular event will commemorate 250 years of American and Rhode Island history, while looking ahead to the future of climate action on World Environment Day 2026.
*This is not an ITMA event and is open to all sailboats.
NYYC Annual Regatta
Traditionals & Moderns
North America's oldest annual regatta will feature three great days of racing including the Around-the-Island Race on Friday, June 13 which is scored separately. The regatta will include classes in ORC ,PHRF, One-Design, and CRF.
Sail Newport Regatta
Traditionals
What started as a Shields-only regatta in 1984 has grown to become a keynote annual event on every sailor’s “must-do” list. Every July we gather an average of 14 one-design classes on four circles of racing in Newport. We’re known for lots of races and little waiting. Be ready for this challenging and spirited regatta on the legendary waters of Narragansett Bay.
Safe Harbor Race Week
The 6th Annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend takes place against the cobblestone streets and seaside charm of downtown Newport. Safe Harbor welcomes monohull and multihull vessels 28 feet and larger for a premier summer regatta featuring multiple classes, including a Superyacht division. The weekend includes three days of racing and shoreside festivities at Safe Harbor locations in Newport and Portsmouth, highlighted by a Friday evening opening dinner overlooking Narragansett Bay and a Saturday night Talk of the Town Crew Party with light bites and live music.
Nantucket Regatta
Traditionals
Nantucket Race Week 2026 is scheduled for August 6–16, 2026, featuring a series of prestigious sailing events, including the 54th Opera House Cup on August 16. The event includes youth regattas, daily races, and the premier Classic Yacht Challenge, organized by Nantucket Community Sailing.
Key 2026 Nantucket Sailing Events & Dates
Nantucket Regatta (Classics): August 14 - 15, 2026.
54th Opera House Cup: August 16, 2026.
Opera House Cup
Traditionals
The 54th Opera House Cup is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026, as the grand finale of the annual Nantucket Race Week (August 6-16, 2026) in Nantucket, MA. As a premier classic yacht regatta, it features wooden boat racing in Nantucket Sound, culminating in a major awards party. Registration details are expected to be released by Nantucket Community Sailing in early 2026.
12mR North American Championship
Traditionals & Moderns
The 12mR North American Championship is a prestigious annual regatta showcasing the historic Twelve Metre Class yachts that defined the America’s Cup from 1958 to 1987. The championship will be held in September 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island—the “City-by-the-Sea”—and will be hosted by the Ida Lewis Yacht Club in partnership with the International 12 Metre Association.