Lineup confirmed for International Women’s Championship

46uTwenty teams have been confirmed for the inaugural International Women’s Championship to be held September 15-19, 2026. Hosted by New York Yacht Club in their fleet of IC37 yachts, racing will be held off Newport, RI on Rhode Island Sound or on Narragansett Bay.

“The interest in this regatta was nothing short of astounding,” says Cory Sertl, the event chair. “The selection committee had the very difficult job of whittling down a field of 48 applications to create our list of 20 invited teams. We then had to break the disappointing news to some very talented sailors. But we’re so pleased with our final list. These 20 teams include some of the best sailors in the world and come from all corners of the globe.”

The first group of invited skippers unveiled are Marie Klok Crump (DEN), Hannah Diamond (GBR), Karleen Dixon (NZL), Michelle Lahrkamp (USA), and Katie Spithill (AUS). – Full report