See also: www.edgartownyc.org/round-the-island-race

Edgartown Yacht Club’s ’Round-the-Island Race (’RTI) is distinguished and revered as one of yacht racing's oldest distance events, attracting teams of all sizes and calibers from around the U.S. and the world since 1938. The 55-mile circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard is picturesque, challenging, and of a length that keeps veteran racing sailors intrigued while presenting first-timers with a perfect opportunity to try on offshore sailing for size. Lively shoreside parties and an early morning start with a same-day early evening finish mean the experience is not only festive but also manageable in terms of crew logistics.

Racing divisions are for PHRF Spinnaker, PHRF Non-Spinnaker, PHRF Doublehanded and Multi-Hull. Trophies include the prestigious Venona Trophy, which dates back to the origins of the race.