Racing History

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.

Racing History Accordion

Cups 'n Flags

Cups 'N Flags is the Rochester Yacht Club annual awards ceremony.

1951 Racing Awards
1952 Cups 'N Flags
1956 Cups 'N Flags
1964 Cups 'N Flags
1977 Cups 'N Flags

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.

1935 Dinghy Racing
1937 European Dinghy Racing
1937 Dinghy Dope
1941 International 14 Footers
1951 Dinghy Division
1952 Dinghy Fleet
1953 Dinghy Fleet

Dragon Fleet

The International Dragon was a 29' three-man keel boat of Scandinavian design.

Four Dragons Arrive From Norway
1954 Dragon Fleet
1963 Dragon Fleet Cross Trophy

Fisher Cup

Freeman Cup

The Freeman Cup is awarded the winner of the long distance opener to L.Y.R.A.

1924 Freeman Cup
Toronto to Rochester

1925 Freeman Cup
1925 Freeman Cup
August 1, 1925 Freeman Cup
August 3, 1925 Freeman Cup
August 4, 1925 Freeman Cup Results
August 23, 1925 Freeman Cup

1937 Freeman Cup
RYC's Cayuga wins

1953 Freeman Cup
April 1953 Freeman Cup
July 28, 1953 Freeman Cup

Frostbiters

Frostbiters sail dinghies in the Genesee River by RYC from November to April - ice allowing.

Picture of Frostbiters From Around 1976
1976 Article From Upstate

George Cup

Lipton Cup

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.

1948 International Dinghy Regatta
1949 Eastwood Trophy Regatta

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
Sodus Bay Regatta Scrapbook
Another Scrapbook of Sodus Bay Regatta

1925 L.Y.R.A. held at Belleville, Bay of Quinte, Ontario
1925 Marconi Rig
May 17, 1925 L.Y.R.A. Plans
August 6, 1925 Light Air
August 6, 1925 Opening Day of the Regatta
August 6, 1925 Rogue Wins
August 7, 1925 Report of Second Day
August 7, 1925 Final Day
August 7, 1925
August 7, 1925 Results
August 8, 1925
1937 L.Y.R.A.
1942 Limited Regattas During War

1947 L.Y.R.A held in Toronto
High water forces venue change for 1947 L.Y.R.A.
Change of Venue
1947 L.Y.R.A. Committeemen
Regatta Nears Finish
1947 L.Y.R.A. Results
Circa 1947 plans for powerboat race as part of L.Y.R.A.
1948 L.Y.R.A. Plans
1951 L.Y.R.A. Plans
1952 L.Y.R.A. Plans
1966 L.Y.R.A. Ontario International
1973 L.Y.R.A. held at Toronto
1978 L.Y.R.A. National Race
1984 L.Y.R.A. Centennial

L.Y.R.A. Regattas held at the Rochester Yacht Club
1937 L.Y.R.A.
1953 L.Y.R.A.
1957 L.Y.R.A.
1963 L.Y.R.A.
1966 L.Y.R.A.
Brochure
Member Notice
1977 L.Y.R.A. Picture
1997 L.Y.R.A.
Brochure
Yearbook
2001 L.Y.R.A.
L.Y.R.A. History 1884 to 1962

Solings - 27' three-man keelboat sailed in the Olympics from 1972 until 2000.
1976 Soling Olympic Trials
1976 Soling Firecracker Regatta
1976 Melges Wins Firecracker Regatta
1976 Adams Cup Series for Women's National Championship
1991 Soling Worlds at the Rochester Yacht Club
1861 First Charlotte Regatta
1925 Buffalo Canoe Club Regatta
1925 Victory Class Regatta
1926 Regattas
1941 Central NYYRA Results
1951 RYC Regatta Announced
1952 Regatta Schedule
1976 Olympic Trials

Rochester Race

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 ISCYRA
June 1936
August 1936
September 1936 Annual Meeting
September Star Class Championship
October Fleet Charter
October Race Results
December 1936 Officers

1937 ISCYRA Annual Report

1938 ISCYRA
1938 Fleet Charter
February 1938
March 1938
April 1938
May 1938
June 1938 ISCYRA Trophy
August 1938
November 1938
November 1938 Meeting
1939 Schedule
December 1938 D&C Article

1939 ISCYRA
1939 Racing Schedule
1939 Fleet Charter
February 1939
May 1939
July 1939
July 1939 ISCYRA Worlds in Kiel, Germany
August 1939 Kiel Brochure
August 1939 Otsego Lake District Championship
August 1939 Atlantic Coast Championship
September 1939
July 1939 ISCYRA Basque Regatta Invitation
September 1939 Basque Brochure
October 1939 Meeting
December 1939 Marconi Rig
1939 ISCYRA Barcardi Cup in Havana
1939 Baker Havana Bound

1940 ISCYRA
January 1940 Fleet Charter
May 1940 Fleet Charter
January 1940
February 1940
February 1940 Van Voorhis Membership
March 1940 Meeting
March 1940
April 1940
April 1940 Lake Ontario American Fleet List
1940 ISCYRA Spring Series
May 1940 ISCYRA San Diego Worlds
June 1940
August 1940
September 1940
October 1940
December 1940

1941 ISCYRA
1941 Fleet Charter
January 1941 Committees
February 1941 Meeting
March 1941
April 1941 Inquiry
April 1941 Meeting
May 1941 Correspondence
1941 District Regatta
June 1941 Results
July 1941 Entry Forms
August 1941 Results
August 1941 Elimination Results
August 1941 Jersey Coast Challenge
September 1941 RYC Series Results
September 1941 Atlantic Coast Championship
1941 ISCYRA Score Sheets
1941 Olcott Charter
June 1941 RYC Territory
June 1941
July 1941 Charter's Name
July 1941
July 1941 Revision

1942 ISCYRA Fleet Charter

1943 ISCYRA
1943 Fleet Charter
1943 Dues
June 1943 Results

1946 ISCYRA
1946 Fleet Charter
June 1946 Noroton Race Week

1947 ISCYRA
1947 Fleet Charter
June 1947 RYC

1948 ISCYRA Fleet Charter

1949 ISCYRA Fleet Charter

1950 ISCYRA
1950 Fleet Charter
January 1950 New Orleans Invitation

1952 ISCYRA
1952 Fleet Charter
January 1952 Meeting
February 1952
March 1952 Spring Meeting
March 1952
April 1952
May 1952
May 1952 ISCYRA Starlight
June 1952

1953 Star Class History

1957 ISCYRA
1957 ISCYRA San Diego Championship
August 1957 RYC

Todd Cup

Trophies