2026 Champion of Champions Regatta
Published 1:32pm on 16 May 2026
It is our pleasure to announce NBC's seventh annual Champion of Champions Regatta (Notice of Race). This is the event where the 2025 fleet winners race against each other in Ideal 18s to win the title of Champion amongst Champions! Racing will begin at 1:00 pm on Sunday May 24th.
This year we will have Don Dexter running commentary for the event and Mark English will be organizing spectator boats. If you would like a ride on a spectator boat you can contact member Mark English (member directory - login required) where he will be sending out more information shortly. Bob Sengstacken will be the PRO this year sure to give the competitors some good racing!
Watch the 2025 Champions Video.
The competitors for this year are below along with the color they will be wearing representing their respective fleets. Also attached is the NOR for the event.
Fleet | 2025 Winning Boat | Skipper | Crew | Color |
PHRF Non Spinnaker | Azgin | Sean Savage | Bill Zobrist | White |
PHRF - Spinnaker | Hee Soo | Eric Baumes | Rosanne English | Green |
Ideal 18 | Ideal 18 | Gary Schneidman | Christine Guerra | Blue |
Laser | Full Rig and Radial | Piotr Broszkowski | Yasukazu Hatakeyama | Grey |
Sonar | USA-1 | Shep Ringer | Ken Kolkebeck | Red |
Thistle | Stroppy Cow | Tom Lawton | Sarah Hatsell | Purple |
Sail Fast!
Last updated 1:32pm on 16 May 2026