NYYC Women’s International Championship
2026 NYYC Women's International Championship - Day 4
Despite an abundance of patience, the wind never stabilized to the point that the Race Committee for the 2026 Women’s International Championship presented by State Street Investment Management and SPY was comfortable sending the sailors up the course. As a result, at 3 p.m., the Race Committee raised AP over A and sent the fleet to port.
The lack of racing today makes Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick’s position on the top step of the podium that much stronger and further sharpens the focus on the remaining podium positions, with second through eighth separated by 10 points.
The race committee has moved the start of the first race up to 9:30 am and the Sailing Instructions allow for up to four races on a single day, with no start later than 3 p.m. Provided the wind shows up as forecast there is a lot potential for major moves up or down the leaderboard before the Awards Banquet tomorrow evening.
The inaugural Women’s International Championship has exceeded expectations at every turn, and there’s every reason to think tomorrow will deliver a thrilling conclusion to this historic regatta.
From the Sailors:
“We’re still working on cleaning up our starts, still working on our boat speed a little bit, still making improvements in our moding and some of our decisions as well. We’ve had some limited time on the boat, and so there’s still so many games and things we’re working on, and I think the game plan is keep putting those pieces together and making all those improvements. Managing the risk is still really important because you don’t want to end up with any high scores. It’s still a no-drop series, so being really conscious of having a good keeper, no matter what, and managing your risk at all times is important.”, Lauren Laventure, Tactician, Team Sarah Douglas and Defiant
2026 NYYC Women’s International Championship Day 4 © Paul Todd / www.outsideimages.com
“It’s been really fantastic to see all of the amazing women sailors who have convened here for this event. After sailing for two years in the fleet, it’s really amazing to see how many people are coming in with a lot less time in the boat who are able to get up to speed really quickly and challenge us right off the bat. It’s also incredible to sail against women who have several Olympics under their belt, or who are generations older than us and so much wiser, and then also have some much younger people in the fleet. It’s really been an amazing mix of of women sailors from around the world. It’s been really fantastic to have that type of competition on the water.”, Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick, Helmswoman, Team Vigilant
Results after Day 3:
| Pos | Team | Country | Boat No. | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick | USA | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 | Hannah Swett | USA | 13 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 46 |
| 3 | Michelle Lahrkamp | USA | 14 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 48 |
| 4 | Sarah Douglas | CAN | 7 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 49 |
| 5 | Hannah Diamond | GBR | 11 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 50 |
| 6 | Ragna Agerup | NOR | 15 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 52 |
| 7 | Nicole Breault | USA | 1 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 54 |
| 8 | Katie Spithill | AUS | 20 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
| 9 | Laura van Veen | NED | 6 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 70 |
| 10 | Ida Svensson | SWE | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 73 |
| 11 | Karyn Gojnich | AUS | 4 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 81 |
| 12 | Dominique Provoyeur | RSA | 18 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 88 |
| 13 | Lisa Ross | CAN | 12 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 89 |
| 14 | Lena Weißkichel | GER | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 92 |
| 15 | Christina Wolfe | USA | 3 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 94 |
| 16 | Megan Thomson | NZL | 9 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 95 |
| 17 | Katrina Williams | BER | 2 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 96 |
| 18 | Lijia Xu | CHN | 8 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 100 |
| 19 | Marie Klok Crump | DEN | 16 | 12 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 107 |
| 20 | Eliane Fierro | MEX | 10 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 123 |
*1-point penalty
**contact penalty
What’s Happening on Saturday:
The final day of racing is Saturday. The forecast calls for a northeasterly with winds starting at 10 to 15 knots in the morning, with gusts up to 20, before diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Partly sunny skies.
About the New York Yacht Club International Women’s Championship
The inaugural edition of the New York Yacht Club International Women’s Championship Presented by State Street Investment Management SPY will take place September 12 to 19 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport, R.I. The regatta will utilize the Club’s fleet of 20 IC37s. The 37-foot keelboat was designed by Mark Mills to a brief developed by the Club. The IC37 is a powerful, sporty platform that rewards cohesive crew work and athleticism. The Women’s International Championship is also supported by founding partner Rolex, regatta sponsor Helly Hansen and official suppliers Tiffany & Co. and Palm Beach Motor Yachts. The list of competing skippers can be viewed here.
Find out more at nyyc.org/2026-womenschamp
by New York Yacht Club
