09/08/2026
This September, New York Harbor becomes a racecourse. Here’s what to know — and how to watch from the water.
On September 19-20, sailors from across the Northeast will descend on the harbor for the 15th annual Liberty Cup Regatta. Around 50 boats and nearly 300 sailors and volunteers are expected this year.
With Manhattan, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty as their backdrop, racers navigate the winds, tides, currents, and commercial traffic of New York Harbor.
The modern Liberty Cup traces its roots to a local harbor race, growing into a two-day regatta, drawing sailors from across Long Island Sound, the Hudson River, Raritan Bay, and beyond. Today, it carries forward New York’s long-standing tradition of competitive sailing.
You don’t have to be racing to experience the Liberty Cup from New York Harbor to get in on the action. Charter a boat with a Captain on Boatsetter to get the ultimate front row seat while staying clear of the racecourse and competing boats.
