McMillan Cup (Navy 44 Out-of-Conference Invite) CANCELLED

The McMillan Cup Regatta is the oldest collegiate sailing event. Originally, the McMillan Cup was known as the Oliver Hay Trophy. The latter was established in 1928 by Mr. Briggs Cunningham Jr as an event to honor a well-known Yale alumnus and sailor. It was retired in 1930. The McMillan Cup was donated by Mr. William McMillan of Baltimore, MD, but with the understanding that his name not appear on the cup.

As the McMillan Cup Regatta was primarily an intercollegiate large yacht racing event for the New England and Middle Atlantic States, it was sailed on the East coast. Up to 1950, the regattas were held at various sailing centers in New England. After World War II it became apparent that the competing colleges would have difficulty in obtaining sufficient boats to carry the McMillan Cup. In 1950 the Naval Academy offered their 44’ Luders Yawls for Intercollegiate Yacht Racing Association (ICYRA-now ICSA) competition. Since that time, the regatta has been a Chesapeake Bay event.

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