Video: NBYA President Mike Zani on the Re-engerized Boat of the Year Competition

Written by NBYA | May 27, 2026 2:08:51 PM

Author: Robyn Earley, Video: Mike Zani

Planning your strategy for the 2026 Boat of the Year Awards?

A quick outline of all qualifying events by points and then sequentially.

3 Point Events: Summer Evening Series “Beercan/Buoy Racing”.

2 Point Events:
May 16th — 2000 Club Three Bridge Fiasco
June 12-14th — NYYC Annual Regatta
July 11th — EGYC Regatta
Aug 7-9th — Safe Harbor Regatta

Aug 29th — NBYA Fall/Challenge Regatta

Sept 6th — CYC – Around the Island Race

1 Point Events:
Spring Evening Series
Fall Evening Series
May 30th — Pret Gladding
May 31st — Rhody Regatta
Jun 6th — 2000 Club Spring Race – Around Aquidneck Island
July 5th — IYAC Newport Cup

July 18th — 2000 Club Cuttyhunk Race
July 24-25th — NE Solo-Twin
July 29th — MOHOSA Regatta
Aug 1st — MOHOSA Worlds
Aug 14th — Ida Lewis Distance Race
Aug 22nd — 2000 Club Prince Henry
Sept 26th — Sail for Hope
Oct 3rd — 2000 Club Fall Race – Around Prudence Island
Oct 4th — Bud Humphrey

Reminders: You are automatically entered by participating in a qualifying event, you
need a minimum of 8 points to qualify for standings, don’t forget the category awards!

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