(New York, NY)- The Manhattan Yacht Club is proud to host the 20th
edition of the Lady Liberty Cup to be sailed June 8th and 9th in New
York Harbor. Sponsored by the New York Harbor Sailing Foundation, the
purpose of the event is to support and promote amateur women’s sailing
in the United States by bringing together top women sailors. The regatta
will be raced on identical J/24 sailboats provided by Manhattan Yacht
Club with races taking place under the watchful gaze of the Statue of
Liberty herself!All races start and finish from the Honorable William Wall, Manhattan Yacht Club’s floating clubhouse anchored in the harbor. This means races can start upwind or downwind, depending on weather and current conditions.
Participating teams are encouraged to start sailing on Friday June 7th, the boats will be available for a practice day from 1000 to 1600 hours and a practice race will be taking place at 1600 hrs.
Any team of U.S. women sailors can apply to participate. To be considered for an invitation, please email “office@myc.org”. The entry fee is $350 that covers the cost of the boat charter. The damage deposit is $500. Please note the deadline for entry is May 15.
If you have any questions, please contact the Manhattan Yacht Club at 212-786-3323. For more information and to request entry go to myc.org/racing-home/lady-liberty-regatta. For more Manhattan YC Lady Liberty Cup sailing information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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