By Robert McClelland

The ninth edition of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup took place September 6-13, 2025, in Newport Rhode Island. Twenty top amateur keelboat teams from 14 yacht clubs competed in identical Mark Mills-designed IC37s, in what is widely regarded as the most prestigious Corinthian one-design regatta in the world.

Our Club’s Campaign

Our Club has previously competed in 2013 and 2015, led by Mark Griffiths and Bruce Ferguson. In 2025, Team Revolver represented us, with Michael Ritchie (owner of Revolver) and Chris Way (Easy Tiger Racing) bringing together a crew drawn from our Youth Development alumni.

Crew List – Team Revolver/Easy Tiger Racing:
• Bow: Anthony Hawke
• Mast: Hugo Butterworth
• Pit: Rachel Bower
• Upwind Trim: Sarah Parker

Downwind Trim: Juliet Costanzo

• Tactician: Josh Dawson
• Boat Captain / Runners: Malcolm Parker
• Main Trim / Skipper: Chris Way
• Helm / Michael Ritchie

The team stood out as one of only two crews with three women on board, and with the youngest average age.
Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup 2025 – Club Report