The Verve Cup Inshore Regatta returns to Belmont Station on August 22–24, 2025, bringing together competitive one-design fleets for two to three thrilling days of buoy racing. This year’s regatta will also feature the J/109 North American Championship, making it one of the most anticipated events of the summer sailing season.

Chicago Yacht Club is looking forward to hosting fleets such as Etchells, Star, Luders 16, Sonars, J/24s, Shields, Colgate 26s, Rhodes 19, Solings, J/70s, and T-10s on the course. Fleets only need four boats registered to participate. Mobilize your class today and sign up for some fantastic racing!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Friday, August 22

  • J/109 North American Championships

  • J/70 Racing

Saturday, August 23

  • J/109 North American Championships

  • All Classes Racing

  • Regatta Party

Sunday, August 24

  • J/109 North American Championships

  • All Classes Racing

  • Awards Party

  • ONE DESIGN DIVISION

    J/70

    1. USA 49 ✶ Savasana ✶ Brian Keane

    2. USA 169 ✶ Empeiria ✶ John Heaton

    3. USA 1562 ✶ Rowdy ✶ Richard Witzel

    DF65

    1. USA 57 ✶ Bravo Zulu ✶ Lee Edwards

    2. USA 949 ✶ Mr. Robot ✶ Graham Eger

    3. USA 323 ✶ 323 ✶ Robert Besio

    J/24

    1. USA 4242 ✶ Motorhome ✶ Bernard Soya

    2. USA 4544 ✶ The Boat ✶ Mark Soya

    3. USA 5136 ✶ !!! (Bang Bang Bang) ✶ Malachy Tobin

    Etchells

    1. USA 1178 ✶ DixieLi ✶ Fred Joosten

    2. USA 701 ✶ Firebolt ✶ Aaron Housten

    3. USA 978 ✶ Julia ✶ Rick Kaiser

    Melges 15

    1. USA 189 ✶ BARI ✶ Hector Guzman

    2. USA 146 ✶ 146✶ Toby Sullivan

    3. USA 45 ✶ Team 45 ✶ Finn Burdick

    Shields

    1. USA 249 ✶ Robin ✶ Skip Dieball

    2. USA 130 ✶ sundance ✶ Michael Schwartz

    3. USA 196 ✶ Insidious ✶ Gary Ropski

    Sonar - CYC Club

    1. USA 7 ✶ Fembots ✶ Amy Baxter Felder

    2. USA 8 ✶ Dark & Stormy✶ Jay Butler

    3. USA 9 ✶ Bodhisattva ✶ Graham Eger

    Tom 28 - CYC Club

    1. USA 1 ✶ Calvin the Awful Allosaur ✶ Audrey Mense

    2. USA 4 ✶ Helter Skelter ✶ Jon Lindberg

    3. USA 8 ✶ CYC JR. ✶ Emmett Nevel

  • ONE DESIGN DIVISION

    J/70

    1. USA J70 ✶ Level 5 ✶ Al Minella

    2. USA 169 ✶ Empeiria ✶ John Heaton

    3. USA 839 ✶ Stampede ✶ Bruno Pasquinelli

    J/88

    1. USA 29 ✶ Dutch ✶ John & Jordan Leahey

    2. USA 16 ✶ Gaucho ✶ Dave Tufts

    3. USA 21 ✶ Banter ✶ Ben Marden

    Colgate 26

    1. SC 20 ✶ Rubato ✶ Dana Smith

    2. 52 ✶ Riverfolk ✶ Aldo Caronia

    3. USA SC21 ✶ Naked Dance ✶ Adam Hinz

    Etchells

    1. USA 701 ✶ Firebolt ✶ Aaron Housten

    2. USA 978 ✶ Julia ✶ Rick Kaiser

    3. USA 615 ✶ Patriot ✶ William Fox, Jr.

    Melges 15

    1. 147 ✶ Knockout ✶ Andy Camarda

    2. 242 ✶ Webmarda Charter ✶ Alec Ruiz-Ramon

    3. 215 ✶ PEPTO ✶ Marcella Grunert

    Shields

    1. 63 ✶ Dauntless ✶ Mark Passis

    2. USA 196 ✶ Insidious ✶ Gary Ropski

    3. USA 130 ✶ sundance ✶ Michael Schwartz

    Sonar - CYC Club

    1. 06 ✶ Yia Sou ✶ Greg Miarecki

    2. USA 5 ✶ TheSwifties ✶ Ann Logue

    3. USA 7 ✶ Learner’s Permit ✶ Diona Rogers

    Tom 28 - CYC Club

    1. USA 7 ✶ Ampersand ✶ Peter Spevacek

    2. USA 8 ✶ CYC Tom - TBD ✶ John Roberts

    3. USA 2 ✶ Endeavor ✶ Steven Clancy

  • ONE DESIGN DIVISION

    J/24

    1. USA 799 ✶ Redline ✶ Mike Stasko

    2. USA 1400 ✶ Bork! Bork! Bork! ✶ Mike Myers

    3. USA 537 ✶ Elle ✶ David Kaye

    J/70

    1. USA 227 ✶ Norboy ✶ Laura Sigmond

    2. USA 169 ✶ Empeiria✶ John Heaton

    3. USA 230 ✶ Rip Rullah ✶ Bob Willis

    Tom 28 (Season Charter Only)

    1. USA 3 ✶ All In the Family ✶ Raymond Groble

    2. USA 7 ✶ Providence ✶ Greg Miarecki

    3. USA 6 ✶ White Claw ✶ Robert Hann

    Sonars (Season Charter Only)

    1. CYC 3 ✶ HotFlash ✶ Evan Jahn

    2. CYC 1 ✶ Beef Jerky ✶ Amy Baxter

    3. CYC 5 ✶ TBD ✶ Christian Prendergast

    Etchells

    1. USA 1178 ✶ DixieLi ✶ Fred Joosten

    2. USA 701 ✶ Firebolt ✶ Aaron Housten

    3. USA 978 ✶ Julia ✶ Rick Kaiser

    Colgate 26

    1. USA SC20 ✶ Rubato ✶ Silviu Petrea

    2. SC23 ✶ Riverfolk ✶ Aldo Caronia

    3. SC 22 ✶ Wind Horse ✶ Dana Smith

  • ONE DESIGN DIVISION

    J/24

    1. USA 1208 ✶ Rummin On Empty ✶ Ryan Lashaway

    2. USA 3024/592 ✶ Full Moon ✶ Andy Camarda

    3. USA 2607 ✶ Don’t Panic ✶ Austin Graef

    J/70

    1. USA 169 ✶ American Flyer ✶ John Heaton

    2. USA 47 ✶ Rowdy ✶ Richard Witzel

    3. USA 390 ✶ Berteau Group ✶ Sarah Renz

    Colgate 26

    1. 52 ✶ Riverfolk ✶ Aldo Caronia

    2. SC 1 ✶ Naked Dance ✶ Dana Smith

    3. SC 22 ✶ Windhorse ✶ Adam Hinz

    Sonars (Season Charter Only)

    1. 2 ✶ Providence ✶ Greg Miarecki

    2. 9 ✶ Double Trouble ✶ Samantha Foulston

    3. 1 ✶ Team Lavish ✶ Andrew Page

    Etchells

    1. USA 980 ✶ Brass Monkey ✶ Michael Frerker

    2. USA 701 ✶ Firebolt ✶ Aaron Housten

    3. USA 978 ✶ Julia ✶ Rick Kaiser