"The Atlantics are coming in." The cry is heard from the upper deck as people lean over the railing to watch these classic boats return  after a day’s racing. It’s quite a sight too, as the boats charge into the basin, head up into the wind, drop their sails and gracefully glide into their slips.

With 24 boats, CPYC is home to the largest fleet of Atlantics in the world. These classic 30 footers, with large sail plans, low freeboard and beautiful overhangs, were designed by W. Starling Burgess in1928 and have withstood the test of time. Over the years the older boat has been rebuilt in fiberglass, and the strict class rules have maintained the competitiveness of all boats.

In 2003 the class celebrated its 75th anniversary with more than 150 people attending the annual Class meeting.  The 2007 season at CPYC features another competitive schedule of Club racing in addition to the Nationals and the Janeway series sponsored by Cold Spring Harbor in October.  2008 Championships were in Blue Hill, Maine.  The 2010 Atlantic Nationals are being hosted by Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club and its Fleet on September 24th, 25th and 26th. Click here for the Notice of Race.

Atlantics are beautiful boats, fun to sail, highly competitive, and foster a level of enthusiasm that borders on obsession.The CPYC racing schedule features races Saturdays and Sundays every weekend from Memorial Day through September.  For more information contact Fleet Captain Ron Marsilio via email at Patriot@Marsilio.com or visit the Atlantic Class website.