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A Long Island Tradition

Since 1977, the ALIR has been a staple of the Long Island Sound’s summer regatta circuit, taking sailors 90.917% around the largest and longest island in the contiguous United States.

Between the NY Harbor start off the Statue of Liberty, the challenge of the longest ocean leg of any regional regatta, the rounding of Montauk Lighthouse, the offshore sunrises, and the navigational enigma that is the Long Island Sound, this race offers something for sailors of all levels.

Now, the race has even more to offer in 2025, including YB trackers, a second course option, and a new prize for best onboard photo.

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Wölffer is Our Official Rosé Supplier
Wölffer is Our Official Rosé Supplier
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NEYR Signs on as Official Rigging Supplier
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PhotoBoat Joins as Sponsor
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ALIR Featured in Sail Magazine
New Features For ALIR 2025
New Features For ALIR 2025

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Throwback Thursday. Front-end Friday. How about Stormy Saturday. Fitting given today's weather in Sea Cliff and the forecast for the coming week. You know what we love about the ALIR? Many things, of course. But one thing we REALLY love is that, de
The ALIR is proud to announce that Wölffer Estate Vineyard, one of Long Island’s premier wineries, has signed on as the official rosé supplier of the 2025 Around Long Island Regatta. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in S
Rolex Middle Sea Race, Sydney-Hobart, Newport-Bermuda, Vendee Globe, Around Long Island. Yes, there's a common thread. Epic starting venues. Listen, we get it, July in the Long Island Sound can be tough. And you need to do some math to figure out th
Who remembers the 2021 ALIR? Conditions at the start were amped up with a southeasterly breeze, forcing competitors to beat down NY Harbor, often under reefed main. The stories we heard at the awards ceremony that year were epic. Veteran offshore sk
It's a while before we get to the 2025 ALIR start on July 24, 2025. And we have to spread the content across a little over 6 months. But we couldn't resist sharing this amazing shot captured by PhotoBoat from the 2024 race. Morning Glory, the J/109
The best start line of any regatta around! From the vantage point of the Manhattan Yacht Club's floating clubhouse, the Honorable William Wall, the RC calls the start overlooking the lower Manhattan skyline while racers glide passed Ellis Island an
Sea Cliff YC member and ALIR veteran, Mark DiSanti, driving hard under A3 at the start of the 2024 ALIR. Mark and fellow Sea Cliff YC member, Josh Reisberg, finished 3rd over the line and 1st in the DH class aboard Josh's J/120, Abilyn. Photo cred
In 2024, Craig Albrecht's Soto 40, Avalanche, won Line Honors and the coveted ALIR Trophy (best performing boat in the PHRF fleet). Avalanche's success began with a strong start out of NY Harbor, flying towards the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge under bri
It's below freezing in Sea Cliff, NY today. So we're thinking about warmer times--specifically, July 25, 2024. We're busy putting the wheels in place for another beautiful ALIR harbor start on July 24, 2025. Speaking of beautiful harbor starts, enj
Already thinking ahead to July 24, 2025. Abilyn will be there. PhotoBoat.com will be there. Stay tuned to this page and our newly designed ALIR.org website for updates throughout the winter and spring. #sail #sailing #sailinstagram #instasail #yac

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • JULY 14, 2025

    Enter the ALIR by this date.
    Late fees apply going forward.

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  • JULY 21, 2025 @ 1700

    Final deadline
    to register for ALIR.

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  • JULY 23, 2025 @ 1900

    Captains' Meeting. Liberty House,
    Liberty Landing Marina, Jersey City, NJ.

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  • July 24, 2025 @ 0800-1000

    Complementary breakfast for ALIR racers. Hosted by Liberty Yacht Club.

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  • JULY 24, 2025 @ 1100

    ALIR first warning signal.
    Start of ALIR in NY Harbor.

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  • July 27, 2025 @ 1400-1900

    Awards ceremony & beach party.
    Sea Cliff YC, Sea Cliff, NY.

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