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Classic Yacht Owners Association announces continuation of Classic Yacht Racing Series in 2019

by Bill Lynn 7 Dec 2018 19:38 GMT 10-11 August 2019
CYOA announces continuation of Classic Yacht Racing Series in 2019 © Tyler Fields

The Classic Yacht Owners Association (CYOA) today announced a plan to continue and expand the series formerly known as the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge into 2019.

With Panerai's recently announced intention to discontinue their support of classic yachting events in both Europe and the US, the series was left without an Organizing Authority. This is one of the things the Classic Yacht Owners Association was built to do, and working in partnership with the individual event organizers Corinthian YC, Nantucket Community Sailing, the Herreshoff Museum and IYRS, CYOA will take over administration of the series for 2019 and beyond.

"We salute Panerai for their 13-year commitment to classic yachting in New England", said CYOA Chair Chuck Townsend. "They've laid a great foundation, and now CYOA, in partnership with the events' Organizing Authorities, will build upon it."

CYOA will partner with sponsors to expand and enhance the series to the benefit of all classic yacht owners. With CYOA taking the lead in this endeavor, the goal is to identify a core group of partners that have the resources and the desire to help take the classic yacht racing experience in the US to the next level with consistent and high-quality racing combined with terrific social events. CYOA will also look for opportunities to expand the series beyond the current four venues, and to develop collaborative partnerships with the classic yacht racing circuit in Europe.

The 2019 Classic Yachts Challenge Series will include the following events:

August 10-11: Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta, Marblehead, MA
August 16-17: Nantucket Regatta, Nantucket, MA
August 18: Opera House Cup, Nantucket, MA
August 24-25: Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta, Bristol, RI
Aug 31-Sept 1: Newport Classic Yacht Regatta, Newport, RI

"It's never fun to lose a sponsor," said CYOA Managing Director Bill Lynn. "However, CYOA is in a position to make sure the series continues, and we now have the opportunity to take the experience for owners and participants to the next level in the coming years."

www.classicyachts.org

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