2025 MVYC Founders' Cup Interclub Regatta and After Party

MVYC will hold its annual interclub regatta on Saturday, November 1st on the Potomac River off Dogue Creek, VA. The regatta is open to keelboats and dinghies, and will be raced in the waters adjacent to Fort Belvoir and the Mount Vernon estate. 

Schedule of Events:

·        1015 - RC Boat on Water

·        1055 - First warning signal will be given for Spin Class

·        1100 - First Spin Start (PHRF)

·        1105 - First Non-Spin Start (PHRF)

·        1110 - First Dinghy Start (Portsmouth)

·        1530 - No Races Started Beyond this Time

·        1900 - Founders Cup After Party (Food, drinks, and music will be provided).

·        2000 - Award ceremony

Eligibility and Registration: Any boat with a valid PHRF rating for 2025 or any Dinghy with a Portsmouth Yardstick. A provisional PHRF rating for unrated boats may be obtained by contacting the MVYC Sail Fleet Captain with a request for the same by no later than Wednesday October 15, 2025. The entry fee is $75.00, and entries will be accepted by the RC on the water until 1030, the morning of the race. Registration can be paid online at https://mvyc.net/Sail-Fleet beginning on Thursday September 4.

After Party Tickets: MVYC invites all competitors and spouses/significant-others to join the MVYC membership at the clubhouse at 1900 for the Founders Cup After Party. Tickets for members and guests are $25. Two complimentary after party admission tickets are included with each boat registration. Food, drinks, and music will be provided, and an award ceremony will be held at approximately 2000. The After Party shall conclude by no later than 2300.

Event Apparel: Event shirts and hats are available for preorder through the registration portal. Pre-order for pickup at the regatta will end on October 10, 2025. Any orders for shirts after that will be available for pickup after the regatta. A limited number of shirts and hats in various sizes will be available After Party.

For additional Information and detailed sailing instructions click here.

Risk and Limitation of Liability: Sailing and sailboat racing are inherently risky activities. Participants are solely responsible for the decision to participate, race or continue racing in this event. By participating, competitors agree that MVYC is not liable and will be held harmless for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta. 

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