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Preparing a Classic Yacht for the Bermuda Race
By Jesse Terry, owner of Abigail, 1956 auxiliary ketch on getting ready for the 635-mile offshore sailing race.
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Returns
It was great to see the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta return earlier this month for its 33rd edition after two years of postponements with a few CYOA members in attendance as well. 
What is new with CRF in 2022? Q&A with Jim Taylor, Chair of Technical Committee
Taylor took some time to explain what is new for CRF 2022.
Announcing the Classic Yacht Challenge Series 2022
The CYCS expands for 2022!
Annual Meeting Recap 2021
On November 13th, the Annual Meeting and CYCS Awards were hosted at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island. Thank you to all who traveled (through Tornado Warnings!) to join us in the celebration and to Pure Insurance, Gowrie Group, and Rumson's Rum for making it possible. 
Iconic Herreshoff and 12 Metre Yachts Paint the New England Coastline During Summer Yacht Series
Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta and the Classic Yacht Challenge Series drew some of the most iconic yachts to the coast this past summer. Dy Dave Schmidt for Cruising World
Join us for the 2021 CYOA Annual Meeting & Fall Classic Party
The 2021 CYOA Annual Meeting & Winter Classic Party will take place on Saturday, November 13th at 5:30 pm at Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, RI brought to you by Pure Insurance.
Indian Harbor Classic Yacht Regatta
Indian Harbor's spectacular Classic Yacht Regatta with boats of all sizes hosted September 11-12.
42nd Annual Newport Classic Regatta
Awards at this event are not limited to the racecourse and range from Parade and Designer awards as a celebration of all things classic yachting. 
Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta Celebrates 50th Jubilee Anniversary
Outlier sails past the Herreshoff Marine Museum on the Jubilee Anniversary of the institution. Photo: Alison Langley
Eggemoggin Reach Regatta sails
The Eggemoggin Reach Regatta had its 36th year of racing Saturday, August 7. The tradition was started in 1995 by Steve White and Frank Hull of Brooklyn Boatyard and features wooden and classic boats. This year was hosted by Brooklin Boat Yard and Rockport Marine.
Santana takes Castine Classic race
Castine, ME - The 22nd annual Castine Classic 19.6 nm race to Camden, sponsored by the Castine Yacht Club, was sailed on August 5, 2021 on Penobscot Bay.
5th Edition of the Camden Classics Cup Delivers the Best of Maine
84 Boats Raced in the July 29-31st Regatta. Photos - Alison Langley
BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classic Challenge Thrills Racers and Spectators Alike
Photo above: Classic racers north of Squirrel Island Saturday / John Yrchik Photography Boothbay, ME - The 47th Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) Regatta and inaugural Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge […]
Onawa, Blackwing Among Winners at Tiedemann Classics Regatta
After a four-year absence, the Robert H. Tiedemann Classics Regatta returned to Narragansett Bay last weekend, with more than two dozen classic yachts from 28 to 76 feet gracing the waters off Newport. Photo: Paul Todd/ Outside Images
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