Celebrating rich America’s Cup legacy

A new event is coming in 2025 that celebrates the rich legacy of America’s Cup racing in Newport, RI. The 2025 America’s Cup Hall of Fame Challenge on June 21-22 will feature four teams, each composed of 10-person crews assisted by a supplied boat captain and two professional crew, who will race in classic 12 Metre yachts.

The yachts – Columbia (US-16), Weatherly (US-17), Nefertiti (US-19), and American Eagle (US-21) – played historic roles in Defender selection trials with two securing America’s Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1967. The competition on Narragansett Bay will have crews switch boats for each race to allow the teams a chance to sail all four iconic 12 Metres.

Each team will contribute a $10,000 entry fee, a portion of which is tax-deductible, directly supporting the Herreshoff Marine Museum STEM Education Program. A portion of the proceeds will provide scholarships for youth sailors and boatbuilders from disadvantaged communities, ensuring the next generation has continued access to maritime education and training.

Additionally, each competing boat will include a Hall of Fame inductee, offering participants an unparalleled opportunity to sail alongside some of the greatest legends of the sport.

“We are thrilled to host this extraordinary event, which not only celebrates the legacy of America’s Cup racing but also provides critical support to the future of sailing through our STEM education initiatives,” said Bill Lynn, President & Executive Director of the Herreshoff Marine Museum and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. “This will be a weekend of fierce competition, camaraderie, and a shared passion for the sport.”

• Details: www.herreshoff.org/achofchallenge2025
• Questions: lynn@herreshoff.org