Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival

Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival

The Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to host the 45th annual Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival, Plattsburgh's most time-honored and highly anticipated summer tradition on Lake Champlain, on July 9, 2022.

On Saturday morning, boats will participate in the Mayor's Cup Regatta, the premiere sailing competition on Lake Champlain. The Mayor’s Cup Regatta includes competitive races in three divisions - Cruising, Racing, and Multihull with prizes for all classes.

Congratulations to the 2021 winners: Bill Fastigi and Buffalo Theory winner of the Mayor's Cup and the Racing Division. Les Velte and Talisman winner of the Rotary Cup and the Jib & Main Division and Tom Sweet and Hot Tamale winner of the Multihull Division. CLICK HERE to view photos from 2021 and CLICK HERE to learn more the Regatta and the past winners.

The Mayor's Cup Festival - Fun for Everyone

The Mayor’s Cup Festival will be held at Plattsburgh’s City Beach, the crown jewel of the Lake City, boasting one of the longest sandy beaches on freshwater in the U.S. The one-day celebration will include a 5K race, kayak rides, cornhole tournaments, live music and much more for the whole family to enjoy! CLICK HERE to learn more about all the exciting activities scheduled for July 9th!

Mayor's Cup T-Shirts

The Mayor's Cup t-shirts are a long-standing tradition of the event. Each year's design is unique and an essential piece of the weekend's wardrobe. T-Shirts sales help Sunrise Rotary fund various community services throughout the year.

The "Spirit of Ianelli" Award

The "Spirit of Ianelli" Award was established in 2010 in honor of the late Mayor John Ianelli, former Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and co-founder of the Mayor’s Cup Regatta in 1978. This honor is bestowed upon one individual – sailor or landlubber – who exemplifies the same “community does matter” spirit that inspired Mayor Ianelli over 40 years ago, empowering our lake community to thrive, not only on race day, but every day. The nomination process for the selection of the 2022 honoree ends July 9, 2022. CLICK HERE for more information on submitting a nomination.

Past Honorees:

2021 - Thom and Betty Loreman

2020 - Local Front Line Essential Workers

2019 - The Plattsburgh Air Park Restoration Group of Volunteers

2018 - Leigh and Stephens Mundy

2017 - Janet Duprey
2016 - Gordie Little
2015 - Local Law Enforcement of Clinton County, NY
2014 - Kit & Sally Booth
2013 - Bob Wallet
2012 - Roger Harwood
2011 - Matt Spiegel
2010 - Bob Pooler

A Celebration of our Lake, our River, our Community

The Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club looks for opportunities to enhance the sense of community both here and in locations far less fortunate around the globe. The Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival provides the ideal venue for a community celebration of summer in the North Country.

The Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club is dedicated to serving our community. Thanks to proceeds from Mayor's Cup events, we are able to fund and implement various community projects. Learn more about Sunrise Rotary

CLICK HERE to learn more about how to be a sponsor of the 2022 Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival!