King's Cup (yachting)

The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) King's Cup (retired, now known as the Queen's Cup) refers to prestigious sailing trophies awarded by the club, historically gifted by royalty, with recent prominent events including the Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup for international amateur clubs.[1][2][3][4]

Winners

Year, yacht, owner

References

  1. ^ "2025 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup". nyyc.org. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  2. ^ "KING'S CUP ARRIVES AT THE NEW YORK Y.C.; Gold Trophy Presented by King Edward to be Displayed. COST A THOUSAND GUINEAS Yachtsmen Keenly Interested in the Coming Race for Prize Off Newport on August 8". The New York Times. July 21, 1906.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "2025 Queen's Cup". nyyc.org. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  4. ^ "New York Yacht Club opens Queen's Cup to all qualified entries". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  5. ^ a b c d New York Yacht Club. New York Yacht Club. 1910. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  6. ^ "Robert Emmons 2d, Yachtsman, is Dead; Manager of the Resolute in the Races Against Shamrock IV Dies Suddenly at 56. Once Won the King's Cup. Was Lieutenant Commander in Navy During War and Helped Organize Transportation Service". New York Times. April 19, 1928. Retrieved 2011-04-26. Robert W. Emmons 2d, widely known in yachting circles, died suddenly here today. He had gone to his Summer home a few days ago with his son, Gardner Emmons. ...
  7. ^ Times, Special To The New York (12 June 1954). "C.F. ADAMS IS DEAD; HEADED U. S. NAVY | Hoover Cabinet Aide, 87, Was Banker, Philanthropist and Civic Leader in Boston | NOTED AS YACHTSMAN | While at Helm of Resolute, He Defeated Shamrock IV - Won 3 Cups in Year". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
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