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MacAlpine-Downie/Gibbs Cup Regatta / VA Gov Cup

Date and Time

Friday, August 1, 2025, 12:00 PM until Sunday, August 3, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location

Ware River Yacht Club
https://www.wryc.org/
5992 Ware Point Road
Gloucester, VA  23061
USA

Event Contact(s)

Lewis Volk

Category

Regattas

Registration Info

Registration is required

About this event

Join Us for the Buccaneer 18 MacAlpine-Downie/Gibbs Cup at the Virginia Governor’s Cup Regatta!

Buccaneer sailors, get ready for an unforgettable weekend of racing, camaraderie, and fun! The MacAlpine-Downie/Gibbs Cup Regatta is set to take place as part of the Ware River Yacht Club’s Virginia Governor’s Cup Regatta in Gloucester, VA. This is one of the Buccaneer 18 Class's premier events, bringing together fierce one-design competition and a celebration of the Buccaneer spirit.

?? The MacAlpine-Downie/Gibbs Trophy honors the legacy of Rod MacAlpine-Downie and Dick Gibbs, two key figures in Buccaneer sailing. The winning captain and crew will have their names recorded on a perpetual plaque, and will hold the honor of being class champions until next year’s event. This regatta serves as a high-profile event designed to foster growth and celebrate the best of Buccaneer sailing.
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