2025 Queen's Cup
Sun, Jul 20
|New York Yacht Club Harbour Court
Compete for one of sailing’s most prestigious trophies at the 2025 Queen’s Cup, held July 20 in Newport, RI. A legacy of excellence, elegance, and royal tradition.
Time & Location
Jul 20, 2025, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court, 5 Halidon Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
About the event
Held on July 20, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island, the Queen’s Cup remains one of the New York Yacht Club’s oldest and most distinguished regattas. Originally presented by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, this storied trophy succeeded the King’s Cup (1912) and continues to represent a century-long tradition of sailing excellence.
This prestigious race is distinguished by its:
Unique start format: Each yacht may begin within a 2-minute window of the starting signal, and elapsed time will determine final standings via corrected time calculations
Strict eligibility requirements: Only helmspersons holding a current World Sailing Group 1 classification may compete
Legacy of champions: The Queen’s Cup winner’s list reads like a who’s who of elite Corinthian sailors
Whether you’re competing or spectating, the Queen’s Cup embodies a timeless combination of tradition, tactical skill, and refinement on the water.