Racing & Cruising

 

From racing to cruising, Newport Yacht Club is home to a wide variety of sailboats. Not only do we have Irondequoit Bay to sail but Lake Ontario is a short distance away. The bay offers a unique opportunity as the afternoon thermals provide great wind into the evening.  


Brown Jug Regatta 2025

  • The Brown Jug is being hosted at the Canoe Club this year (2025).
  •  https://rochestercc.org/

Club Racing

Newport Yacht club has a variety of racing events planned for 2025!

Thursday Nights feature our entire fleet racing on the Bay!

Saturday mornings the Cruisers and Catalina 22s race on the lake, weather permitting.

Sunday afternoon is our primary small boat racing, although the Cruisers often show up as well!

See details for each series below.

If you are interested in participating, contact our Race Chair, Jeff Heidman, at Racing@NewportYachtClubRoc.com

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2025 Newport Yacht Club Racing Schedule

Thursday Night Bay Racing

Location: Irondequoit Bay
Fleets: All Fleets

 

Cruising Fleet 

Spring Series: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3

Summer Series: July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14

Fall Series: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18

 

Saturday Afternoon Lake Racing

Location: Lake Ontario (or Irondequoit Bay depending on conditions)
Fleets: Cruisers, Catalina ’22
Start Time: 1100 (2-3 races, depending on conditions)
    

Spring Series: May 24, 31, Jun 7

Fall Series: August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27

 

Sunday Bay Racing

Location: Irondequoit Bay
Fleets: All Fleets
Start time: 1300 (2-3 races, depending on conditions)
Dates
    Spring Series: 6/9 – 7/7
    Summer Series: 7/14 – 8/25
    Fall Series: 9/1 – 10/20