The 56-nautical-mile ‘RTI Race, configured to start and finish off Edgartown, has been an annual tradition on Martha’s Vineyard for 84 years, making it one of America’s oldest distance races.
Last year, 78 boats took part in the race, and it is expected that many of those competing in the ‘RTI this year will use the ‘RTS as a warm-up. The ‘RTS Races will be between 20 and 25 nautical miles, around government marks on Vineyard Sound and Nantucket Sound (one race per day) and will be scored separately from the ‘RTI with separate prizes given.
Classes include ORC, PHRF-NE (including Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, and Doublehanded Divisions), and Multi-Hulls. Participating vessels must meet the Safety & Equipment Requirements outlined on the regatta website.
The first 50 paid registrants for ‘RTI will be provided two nights of free moorings. Entry fees for ‘RTS include a night of moorage for each day that participants register for ‘RTS. Later registrants will be provided moorage on a space-available basis.
Current sponsors of Edgartown Race Weekend are Mount Gay Rum, North Sails, Regatta Craft Mixers, Hinckley Yachts, Storm Trysail Club, and Team One Newport.
For more information on Edgartown Race Weekend, including the NOR, go to www.rtirace.org or contact Margaret Passafiume, raceadministrator@edgartownyc.org, (508) 627-4364 x18.
by Barby MacGowan
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