The Lipton Cup
June 14-16, 2024
Encinal Yacht Club is honored to once again host the San Francisco Lipton Cup Regatta in association with Pacific Interclub Yachting Association (PICYA) and St Francis Yacht Club, June 14-16, 2024. This annual three day event promotes friendly inter-club rivalry among Bay Area yacht clubs and camaraderie for our sailing community. The Lipton Cup is open to all yacht clubs currently members of the PICYA in good standing. Racing takes place on St. Francis Yacht Club's fleet of J22s. The Lipton Cup is awarded in a formal PICYA event for the overall points winner of the regatta.
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The Lipton Cup is awarded in a formal PICYA event for the overall points winner of the regatta. Since 2018, the regatta also includes three additional trophies awarded at the end of the racing day:
Friday, June 14
Race(s) for the Admirals Cup starting near St Francis Yacht Club and finishing near Encinal Yacht Club. This year, Four races are scheduled for Friday's racing, with a destination race starting off St Francis YC on the city front to Berkeley Pier, followed by two races at Berkeley Pier, and a destination race to Encinal Yacht Club. The helmsperson must be female.
Saturday, June 15
Seven races are schedule for the Sir Thomas Lipton Challenge Trophy. There will be on-water umpiring for this day’s races using a modified Addendum Q. Racing will take place on the Alameda Estuary racecourse, starting off at Encinal Yacht Club.
Sunday, June 16
We have three races(s) on deck for the Larry Knight Trophy with racing starting near the Berkeley Pier with the third race and finishing near St Francis YC. The helmsperson must have reached their 60th birthday before June 14, 2024.
Social Events and Spectator Boats at Encinal Yacht Club
Encinal Yacht Club is a lively club with full service dining, bar, deckside views of the Alameda Estuary and pool. We'll be hosting exciting events all weekend.
Live Music: Groove to the rhythm of the islands.
Poolside Paradise: Dive into relaxation at our beautiful pool. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and cool off after the heat of competition!
Tiki Bar Specialties: Sip on handcrafted cocktails and mocktails.
Shore Games: Individual and team challenges to keep the friendly competition rolling.Delicious Dining Options: On Friday and Saturday evenings, savor the flavors of the islands with our delectable snack and dining options.
Trophy Presentations
Docking for Spectator Boats will be available by reservation.
After racing on Sunday, the final trophy presentation and a social event will occur at St Francis YC.