Sailors! Don’t miss the great tradition of The Ladies Invitational for the Commodore Mendez Trophy, Sunday, September 10! (This year, the Mendez is combined with the YRA Queen’s Cup race.)
Started by Commodore Mendez and his wife Pauline in 1996 to provide opportunities for women sailors on Long Island Sound, it's a fun and spirited event and is also a qualifier for the YRALIS's Andrea Watson Award.
Registration fee $100 + loaner boat fee, if needed, $100.
More details...
The Mendez is a non-spinnaker, ladies-only event on Ideal 18s!
Awards ceremony and wine / cheese reception with tunes following racing!
The Notice of Race is posted!
Loaner boats are available on a first come first serve basis for a $100 fee.
The Schedule of Events...
9:30 - 10:00 Check in Veranda
10:00 Competitor Meeting
11:15 First Warning signal
15:00 No warning signal after this time
Awards ceremony and wine & cheese reception following the completion of racing
New this year...The YRALIS Queen’s Cup will be held simultaneously.
Two regattas in one. Read more at the link.
Contact Larchmont Yacht Club for more information on this Women’s only Ideal 18 regatta. The Event Chair for the Mendez Regatta is LYC woman sailor Anne Stark Locher - anne.stark.locher@gmail.com.
Click here for more information on the Mendez - Notice of Race, SIs etc.