On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Port Jefferson Yacht Club and Village of Port Jefferson are hosting the Port Jefferson Yacht Club’s 16th annual Village Cup Regatta for the benefit of Mather’s Palliative Medicine Program and the Lustgarten Foundation.
You, your friends and family are invited to be crew members on the sailboats. No prior sailing experience is required.
Responsibilities may include: trimming and handling of sails, moving from one side of the boat to the other side at the captain’s request, winching or tailing the sheets of the sails and aiding in the navigation of the racecourse. You may participate in as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Expect to be on the water from approximately 10 am–3:30 pm. Crew members are also invited to Skipper’s Reception at the Port Jefferson Village Center after the race.
All crew members will receive an event T-shirt. Once again, we are asking all crew members to donate a minimum of $60 and are encouraging you to help raise additional funds from family, friends, co-workers, or business associates. Checks are to be made payable to the Port Jefferson Yacht Club Foundation.
Check in opens at 9 am at the dock of the Port Jefferson Yacht Club. The parade of boats begins at 11 am. Lunch will be provided by your captain. The official race time is 1 pm. All boats should return to the dock no later than 4 pm. Skipper’s reception ends at 6:30 pm and includes a buffet dinner, music and unlimited beer, wine, soda and water.
If you are interested, go to www.villagecup.org , click on the SPONSOR DONATE button and Add+ Crew on a boat. You may also contact Mather’s Public Affairs Department at 631.476.2723 to receive an email registration form. Return completed form with your check by mail to Public Affairs, 75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. If you have any questions, contact Cindy Court at 631.476.2723 or email ccourt1@northwell.edu.