BIG BOAT RACING

Exemplifying the Corinthian spirit and the Club’s emphasis on excellence in yachting activities, our members regularly compete in Club-sponsored ocean races and in important regional, national and international races. Over the years, they have won and placed in many such events, including the Olympics, the America’s Cup, and the Bermuda and Halifax races.

MAJOR OCEAN RACES

For the benefit of club members interested in following major ocean races in our region, dates and links to live tracking of races will be available below.

  • The Newport Bermuda Race is a 636-mile biennial ocean sailing race from Newport, Rhode Island to Bermuda. Established in 1906, it's the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race and one of the few international distance races held mostly out of sight of land.

    The next Newport Bermuda Race is scheduled for June 19, 2026.

    For more information, including a link to live tracking, click here.

  • The Marion Bermuda Race is a biennial offshore sailing race for cruising yachts and amateur crews, spanning 645 nautical miles from Marion, MA to Bermuda. It is a Corinthian event, meaning it's non-professional and emphasizes camaraderie and the joy of sailing.

    The next Marion Bermuda Race is scheduled for June 18, 2027. For more information, including a link to live tracking of the race, click here.

  • The Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race is a 361 nautical mile offshore race, held biennially, that begins in Marblehead, MA and finishes in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is a World Sailing Category 2 event, sponsored by the Boston Yacht Club and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron.

    For more information on this iconic race, as well as a link to live tracking, click here.

EYC Commodore William Gunther and crew after finishing 1st in Class, 3rd in Division in the 2025 Marblehead Halifax Race.

THE LOUBENVAR & THUNDERMUG

Open to EYC members only, the Loubenvar and Thundermug races are run over two consecutive days, between Old Saybrook (Saturday) and Westbrook (Sunday). All members are invited to enjoy an overnight and dinner together at Pilot’s Point as part of this fun event.

In recent years, the Sailing Committee has experimented with running a predicted log race as part of the Thundermug. This is a great way to include motorboat skippers who are eager to challenge their knowledge of their boats, tides, and navigational skills without relying on GPS. Members interested in predicted log racing are encouraged to contact the sailing committee as it gauges whether to make predicted log racing an ongoing component of the weekend’s activities.