For over fifty years the Devon Yacht Club has hosted the Lawrence I. Clarke Memorial ‘Round Gardiner’s Island Race.

Established at the end of the era of Sparkman and Stephens designed wooden boats with cloth sails the ‘RGIR has evolved to include a range of sailboats from the traditional to the most advanced with carbon fiber masts and composite sails. No matter the design the race is one of the most popular on the east end of Long Island.
The course, approximately 24 miles long, affords the competitors every point of sail and varying conditions.

Devon has a long and illustrious history of promoting the technology of sailing and racing. In the late 60s Commodore Lawrence I. Clark, identifying the evolution of our sport, established the ‘RGIR to promote sailing, racing, and bringing together the best sailors in the area for competition.

Over the years we have strived to continuously improve the event with expanded participation and  post-race festivities. Held on the DYC beach, all participants and members are invited to enjoy our beach, the atmosphere, music, and BBQ sponsored as in the past by Regatta Craft Mixers. This year we will continue our post-race traditions with fully compliant outdoor dining and social distancing.  We will shorten the race if wind conditions dictate so that most competitors arrive back on shore early enough to enjoy the festivities.

Over fifty years later our mission is the same, sailing, competition, and camaraderie.
We look forward to hosting the 2021 ‘RGIR and hope everyone will join us on August 28^th, 2021.

Entry to the 52^nd ‘RGIR is via yacht scoring @ https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=14683

Any questions please email us @ rgirinfo@devonyc.com
 

Date: Friday, August 27th
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Devon Yacht Club
 

The 52nd ‘Round Gardiner’s Island Race will be held on August 28th. First start is at 1000.

As of now, Devon will be hosting the club’s traditional Skipper’s Meeting on August 27^th, 2021 at 1730. We intend to host the after-race awards this year. Regatta Craft Mixers has returned as sponsor for 2021 ‘RGIR

Due to the fluctuating nature of the CDC, state, and local Covid guidance, we reserve the right to hold the Skipper’s Meeting via Zoom and cancel the awards party. All correspondence, entries, scratch sheets and announcements will be via Yacht Scoring

Enter @: https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=14683

Information requests rgirinfo@devonyc.com or sailingdirector@devonyc.com