Determined to change the fortunes of sailing as a spot, Rolex has had a long standing relation with sailing al over the world. Forging a bond with US Sailing, Rolex aids this illustrious body in creating sailing events all across America. The New York Yacht Club has enjoyed the unwavering support of Rolex for a long time now. During this period the New York Yacht Club in association with Rolex has held a number of regatta challenges that illustrate the heritage and the glory of this historical association.

The most eminent and celebrated challenge of the New York Yacht Club is the Invitational Cup that is slated to begin on 15^th of September this year. A total of nineteen teams representing fourteen different nations will be competing at the revered Invitational Cup. Amidst the illustrious teams that will be competing at this years event are two teams that will be representing the New York Yacht Club and the St. Francis Yacht Club of California. Regarded as an institution, the New York Yacht Club is probably the oldest yacht club in the United States. With such a tremendous history to its name representing this eminent club at the Invitational Cup is a great honor for sailors.

Held over a period of four days, the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup has teams competing on the NYYC Swan 42s. Onboard the vessels the maximum crew that is allowed is 11 people who have to be a citizen of that particular country. The New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup is proud tradition in the sport of regatta and has been recognized as the proving ground for sailors everywhere. The rich heritage of this cup is one of the alluring aspects of this challenge. To compete in such a prestigious challenge is not only a great opportunity for sailors but also an immense honor. The team that is selected to represent the New York Yacht Club is determined on the basis of their performances in the matches that lead up to the Invitational Cup. This year Phil and Wendy Lotz from New Canaan onboard their vessel called Arethusa grasped the position of representing the club. After beating all the other rivals in an elimination series that comprised two regattas namely the NYYC Annual Regatta presented by Rolex, that was held from the 12^th to the 14^th of June and the Swan 42 National Championship that was held from the 16^th to the 19^th of July.

Beating out Andrew Fisher onboard the Bandit that was in the lead in the first race Phil and Wendy Lotz clinched the spot of participating on behalf of the club at the Invitational Cup. Even though a total of 20 boats were in competition for the spot Andrew Fisher’s team along with two other teams namely David K. Elwell Jr.’s team onboard the Conspiracy and Paul Zabetakis’s team with their boat called Impetuous that posed a threat to the Phil and Wendy Lotz team.

The close contested battle finally came to a close and saw a tremendous display of talent and technique. The New York Yacht Club team will be vying to bring home the trophy of the Invitational Cup and will be up against some of the best teams from around the world. As the Invitational Cup comes closer the anticipation to crown the champion is surging steadily.

Tags: Arethusa, Invitational Cup, NYYC Annual Regatta presented by Rolex, Phil Lotz, Rolex, St. Francis Yacht Club, Wendy Lotz

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