June 20th - June 29th, 2025

THis week in history

Cleveland Race Week (CRW) has undoubtedly become one of the largest sailing regattas on Lake Erie and one of the largest in the country. The annual event has bee hosted by EYC for over 40 years, attracts hundreds of boats from across the United States and Canada. Nationally, Cleveland Race Week ranks as one of the largest sailing events based on number of sailing classes. Founded in 1980, CRW has developed into 10 days of racing and special events. Based at Edgewater Yacht Club, which recently celebrated their Centennial and underwent a renovation, the event is annually takes place in the summer sailing season. CRW annually draws over 1,800 national and international participants and offers significant marketing exposure to a premiere demographic of sailing professionals, nationally ranked amateurs, junior sailors and female competitors. With over a dozen One Design classes, nine racing divisions in the Handicap (PHRF) Class and three JAM divisions, the event has expanded to four race courses.

CRW continues to be the premier sailing regatta on Lake Erie, and has consistently maintained or increased participation while other regional and national regattas have seen significant reductions in the number of boats entered. Our strong sponsorship network provides continuous support placing Cleveland Race Week in the upper echelon of US sailing events and further enhancing CRW’s status as a major regional regatta.

about edgewater yacht club

Founded in 1914, Edgewater Yacht Club is the premier sailing and racing club in the Cleveland area. The club has hosted many regional, national and world championship regattas and has an outstanding reputation for running flawless on-the-water and off-the-water events.