Racing History
As one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States, we are proud of our distinguished racing and boating history. Our first organized regatta was held in July 1877 and over the years we have earned a reputation for hosting world-class regattas.
Our accomplished sailors and power boaters have won hundreds of championships and awards, including appearances in local, national, and world events including the Olympic games. The Club is proud to host a world-class junior sailing program, where numerous generations have developed a passion for racing and love of the water
Cups 'n Flags
Cups ‘N Flags is the Rochester Yacht Club annual awards ceremony.
Dinghy Fleet
The Rochester Yacht Club Dinghy Fleet had its origins in the Genesee Dinghy Club, originally sailing twelve footers, which merged with RYC in 1927.
Dragon Fleet
The International Dragon was a 29′ three-man keel boat of Scandinavian design.
Fisher Cup
The Fisher Cup was originally an international trophy for competition among all the Great Lakes. The first race was in 1882. Deeded to L.Y.R.A. in 1895, the last competition was in 1927 concluding the cup’s long history with just twelve races.
1925 Fisher Cup Races – First challenge since 1911
Freeman Cup
The Freeman Cup is awarded the winner of the long distance opener to L.Y.R.A.
Frostbiters
Frostbiters sail dinghies in the Genesee River by RYC from November to April – ice allowing.
George Cup
The George Cup was awarded the winner of the Lake Ontario championship race originally competed for on ‘R’ Class boats and later on 6-Meters. The first event was in 1907.
1925
1947
1951
1952 George Cup
The 1952 race for the George Cup was won by RYC’s Jerry Castle’s Stork over RCYC’s Circe.
1953 George Cup
Lipton Cup
The Lipton Cup was presented to RYC in 1924 by Sir Thomas Lipton for competition of ‘R’ Class boats on Lake Ontario.
1925 Lipton Cup Race – The first competition for the cup was held July 2, 3, and 4.
One Design
Powerboat Racing
Racing Schedules
Regattas
International Dinghy
The 14′ Dinghy was the primary small boat class at RYC in the 1920’s through the 1950’s.
Lake Yacht Racing Association (L.Y.R.A.)
is an alliance of yacht clubs on Lake Ontario and eastern Lake Erie founded in 1884 to establish uniform rules in yacht racing.
1924 L.Y.R.A. held at Sodus Point, NY
1925 L.Y.R.A. held at Belleville, Bay of Quinte, Ontario
L.Y.R.A. Regattas held at the Rochester Yacht Club
1947 L.Y.R.A held in Toronto
Solings - 27' three-man keelboat sailed in the Olympics from 1972 until 2000.
Rochester Race
1951
1952
1953
Star Class
The 22′ Star Class Boat enjoyed a unique and well organized International Star Class Yacht Racing Association (ISCYRA) which was largely responsible for the class’ success. Each geographical area had a charter and submitted monthly reports to the organization.
1936
1938
1939
1940
1941
1952
Todd Cup
1947 Todd Cup Spring Series
Trophies
Fisher Cup