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2025 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge set to take place in Newport, RI

by Herreshoff Marine Museum 18 Mar 09:27 PDT June 21-22, 2025

The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame are proud to announce the 2025 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge, set to take place June 21-22, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island.

This prestigious sailing event will bring together elite teams to compete aboard historic 12-Metre yachts, honoring the rich legacy of America's Cup racing in Newport.

The event 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—Columbia (US-16), Weatherly (US-17), Nefertiti (US-19), and American Eagle (US-21)—all of which played historic roles in Defender selection trials with two securing America's Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1967. The races will take place north of Pell Bridge, offering thrilling competition in one of the most storied sailing venues in the world. Crews will switch boats each race offering each team a chance to sail each of these iconic yachts.

Each team will contribute a $10,000 entry fee, a portion of which is tax-deductible, directly supporting the Herreshoff 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.

Adding to the event's prestige, 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.

There will be an opening reception on Friday evening at The Sailing Museum, and at the conclusion of racing on Sunday, competitors and guests will gather for a reception and prize-giving ceremony at the 12-Metre Yacht Club in the Clarke Cooke House Sky Bar.

"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."

For more information on the 2025 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge, including entry details and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.herreshoff.org/achofchallenge2025 or contact Bill Lynn via email at w.lynn@herreshoff.org.

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