2026 Buzzards Bay Trophy Series
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In the Corinthian spirit of yachting, with the goal to increase and sustain PHRF Yacht Racing on Buzzards Bay, the following yacht clubs: Beverly Yacht Club, Buzzards Yacht Club, Mattapoisett Yacht Club, New Bedford Yacht Club and Quissett Yacht Club, have come together in cooperation to increase participation and competition on Buzzards Bay.
The Buzzards Bay Trophy is awarded to any PHRF-NE rating yacht which has the best combined score (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker divisions) in four of the following eight races:
  • New Bedford YC Whaler’s Race                   6 June 2026
  • Mattapoisett YC Spring RTB                        6 June 2026
  • Beverly YC Parker Converse Tower Race     10 July 2026
  • New Bedford YC Dick Fontaine Race          9 Aug 2026
  • Buzzards YC RTB                                         22 Aug 2026
  • Mattapoisett YC Fall RTB                             29 Aug 2026
  • Quissett YC                                                     12 Sept 2026​
  • Beverly YC Hurricane Cup                            19 Sept 2026
A yacht must race in at least four of the eight races to be eligible for the prize and must have a valid rating certificate for each race in which it competes. Each boat’s race score shall be her finish position score divided by the number of boats starting in her division. Each boat’s series score shall be the total of her four lowest race scores. The lowest total points wins. Yachts may choose to sail in either cruising division or racing division. A perpetual trophy will be awarded along with the Buzzards Bay Trophy. The perpetual trophy will be adorned with the burgee of each participating club.