Women's Invitational Team Race

Overview

Team Racing is a different style of racing that is one of the most popular forms of racing in the US. Team Racing is really fun and at times arguably a more technical format of sailing where groups of 2,3 or sometimes 4 boats sail against another team of the same number. Regattas most often have provided boats, short course racing and lots of comradery and opportunities to meet more people from other clubs. AYC sends teams all over the country to compete.

More About TEAM RACING At AYC

We have practice sessions most Sunday afternoons during the summer. We sail in club owned sonars and club owned ideal 18s most of the time. We host 2v2 and 3v3 formats for our adult groups. We host 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4 for our junior sailors.
American Yacht Club proudly hosts:
WITR - Women's Invitational Team Race
2v2 shoot out
Summer Team Race Series
...and various clinics and tune up sessions throughout the year.
Our more competitive teams travel to other events both regionally and nationally. At home we race our ideal 18s and when traveling we sail in whatever the host club has! Please email Kevin for more information!
WITR - Women's Invitational Team Race

An all-women team racing championship regatta on western Long Island Sound, the Women’s Invitational Team Race is sailed in Ideal 18 keelboats, two sailors per boat, three boats per team. No spinnakers are used. There are no age restrictions and the Ideal 18 can be sailed competitively by a wide range of sailors. Historically, we have sailed the digital N and port triangle.
The weekend of sailing is complete with a Saturday evening regatta dinner and Sunday afternoon awards with the presentation for the Hen Island Trophy. Competitors are welcome to practice on Friday afternoon and have a casual dinner in the Scotch Caps room.
Please see the Notice of Race for further specifics and apply for entry online. Entries are limited and will be selected at the sole discretion of the OA, via resume if necessary. Early entry is encouraged as we are limited to 8 teams. The weekend long event has been a fantastic success with opportunities for intense competition and camaraderie; and American Yacht Club is committed to fair racing on the water and fun on land.
 

Notice of Race Application for Entry

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Event History

The Women’s Invitational Team Race was founded in 2012 to bring team and women’s racing to the forefront of AYC sailing. Sailed in Ideal 18’s without spinnakers, it was one of the only all-women’s team racing events of its kind and size for nearly 10 years. Each year the level of racing and the skill set of sailors have increased with the age range of the women now extending from college age and up. Founding event chair Carolyn Russell reports, “When we had the idea of the WITR back in 2011, our goal was to make it a fun racing event, one at which women could compete at a high-level but still be able to learn and improve their sailing. We have done that and more thanks to the teams that make their way to Milton Point to compete, our volunteers, and our die-hard Race Committee led by event co-founder and PRO Sandy Weil.” American Yacht Club has made women’s sailing a priority and it makes a difference for visiting sailors to come and compete in a high-caliber event.
Once the season opener, American Yacht Club now looks forward to closing the summer sailing season with the WITR in October. October sailing on Western Long Island Sound brings steady breeze and outstanding sailing conditions.

Overview

American Yacht Club prides itself in our presence and accomplishments on the water. We have strong keelboat, dinghy, and board fleets. and Our club is strongly represented in local, regional, and international regattas. Whether you are interested in recreational activities, competitive sailing experiences, going fast, going slow, or somewhere in between, we have opportunities for everyone to get out and enjoy Long Island Sound and places beyond.
AYC has nearly 80 keelboats in our mooring field, about 175 dry-sailed boats, and more that are owned by members who maintain boats in other locations for racing or cruising. The composition of our dinghy programs vary from year to year, but we always have over 150 small boats stored on the dock, the dry-sail area, or on the grass. We host sailing events nearly every week throughout the year and try to create and develop a life-long love of sailing and a passion for life on the water for our members.

American Yacht Club is an incredible place to sail. We have produced all types of sailors; some that have gone to the olympics, been the best of the best in college sailing and others that just love going out on the water with friends and family. We get a little bit of everything in terms of sailing weather. Our location offers different types of training and lots of places to explore. Our sunsets and backdrop of NYC are iconic. We offer top of the line racing and learning opportunities for kids and adults. Our Sailing Staff are some of the most talented, passionate and experienced instructors and coaches in the United States. Whether you want to get back out on the water after a few years or go sailing for the first time, American YC is the place to do it!