2025 Opera House Cup Regatta

Date:

Sunday, August 17 in Nantucket Sound

First warning at 10:45am for 11:00am start

A pursuit race is planned, with a geographic course around Nantucket Sound.

Description:

Entry is open to wooden yachts with hull material of wood or wood-based cold molded with a minimum LOA of 24 feet. Yachts having any composite or carbon hull material may be eligible to compete in the Invitational Division. Spinnakers are not allowed.

The Opera House Cup ("OHC") uses the Classic Yacht Owners Association Divisions: Vintage, Classic, Modern Classic, and Spirit of Tradition. In addition, there may be One Design divisions, if there are 4 or more boats of the same class, such as Alerion, Concordia, 12 Metre, or Wianno Senior. There may also be a Schooner Division.

The Invitational Division is for historic or replica boats that do not have a wood or cold-molded hull, or are designated as Contemporary on their CRF rating certificate, or do not otherwise meet the OHC eligibility requirements but add to the spectacle of the regatta.

All registrants must have a 2025 CRF rating, which can be completed online at classicratingformula.com.

There will be a Classic Yacht Exhibition on Straight Wharf and a "Brewery Night" party at the Nantucket Yacht Club on Saturday, August 16. Tickets for these events are limited and will be available on the Nantucket Race Week website.

The OHC Awards Party will be held on Sunday, August 17 at Jetties Beach.

Fees:

EntryFee:The entry fee is $450 if received by June 15,2025, of which $170 is a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Nantucket Community Sailing. The entry fee includes two event tickets and two drink tickets to the OHC Awards Party on August 17, 2025.

Late Fee: Registrations received after June 15, 2025 will be assessed an additional late fee of $100. This fee is a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Nantucket Community Sailing.

Nantucket Regatta: The Nantucket Regatta, also part of the Classic Yacht Challenge Series, is a two-day regatta open to boats with either a PHRF or CRF rating. Boats wishing to compete in both events are eligible for discounted registration pricing for two or three consecutive days of racing. Details are available on the Nantucket Regatta web page and in the event's Notice of Race.

Awards Party:

Awards will be presented at the Opera House Cup Awards Party at Jetties Beach on Sunday, August 17. The party starts at 6:00pm and the awards ceremony will start at 7:30pm. Results will be posted online.