The Wilmot Hughes Ladies’ Race is the oldest women’s event at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club having started in 1956. In 2012, the grandson of Wilmot Hughes, David P. Hughes updated the deed of gift to allow for SBYC female flag members, a wife of a SBYC flag member, a SBYC female junior flag member, or a daughter of a SBYC flag member to compete, as the original deed did not allow for female members as there were no female members at SBYC at the time of the trophy’s inception. It is run as a staggered start PHRF (performance handicap) event. Recognized SBYC one design boats may use their standard one design rating given below without having a PHRF certificate. For the 2024 event, we will run an event within an event. Women skippers (member and non-member) are invited to compete in the Women’s PHRF Regatta and a subdivision of SBYC women will be added into the Wilmot Hughes Regatta to compete exclusively for the Wilmot Hughes Perpetual Trophy. Come join us in celebrating and promoting the fastest growing demographic in our sport – the female sailor! SANTA BARBARA YACHT CLUB One of the oldest clubs on the west coast, Santa Barbara Yacht Club has served racing sailors since 1872. Its current location overlooks the mountains, beaches, and harbor of Santa Barbara. The club supports a wide range of one design, dinghy, and rating rule classes for all ages. The members welcome all regatta participants to enjoy SBYC, the city, and the excellent sailing conditions of Santa Barbara

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