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title: Rhode Island Yacht Club to Host 2026 Ladies Cup Regatta
description: Join us at the Rhode Island Yacht Club for the 2026 Ladies Cup Regatta, celebrating women sailors with PHRF racing and a rich maritime tradition.
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# [Rhode Island Yacht Club to Host 2026 Ladies Cup Regatta](https://nbya.org/news/rhode-island-yacht-club-to-host-2026-ladies-cup-regatta)

 Written by [NBYA](https://nbya.org/news/author/nbya) | Apr 17, 2026 2:24:45 PM

#### Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at Rhode Island Yacht Club

Rhode Island Yacht Club is pleased to host the 2026 Ladies Cup Regatta, celebrating the competitive spirit of women sailors in Narragansett Bay. Believed to be one of the oldest perpetual trophies in women’s sailing, the Ladies Cup has been awarded intermittently since its inception in 1898. In the spirit of the event, all boats must have women captains and crews comprising at least 50% women. 100% female captain and crew gain a 10-second per mile PHRF  
advantage.  
   
PHRF racing will be held in the waters directly off the Rhode Island Yacht Club, with the first race starting at 13:15. The Ladies Cup perpetual trophy will be awarded to the winner of the PHRF distance race. Moorings can be obtained on Dockwa. Race entrance fee waived for participants who reserve moorings or slips.

*For further information, contact the Ladies Cup Committee Chairperson, David Blezard at* race@riyc.orh  
   
We look forward to many boats participating in this race.  
   
***About Rhode Island Yacht Club***

Rhode Island Yacht Club (RIYC) is a private club located in the historic Edgewood area of Cranston, RI. Founded in 1875, it is the oldest yacht club in Narragansett Bay and among the one of oldest in the country. RIYC maintains a long history and strong traditions of competitive racing and giving back to the community. For more information, please visit www.riyc.org , follow us on Twitter @RIYachtClub and like us on Facebook.

*Photo Credit: Brad Shipp*

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