US Sailing's CLIFFORD D. MALLORY TROPHY

November 4-7, 2026

YRALIS would like to be represented at the 2026 US Adult Sailing Championships to compete for the prestigious Mallory Trophy, the US Adult Sailing Championship. This year’s event will be hosted by the Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook TX between November 4-7, 2026. The event will be sailed in club provided RS21s.

YRALIS will reimburse the Team for the entry fee. Team will be responsible for personal costs.

This is a “by invitation” event. An invite by the OA will be based on the following criteria:

Resumes will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• 40% Sailor Criteria – How many major events have they competed in the past three years: the number of races in these events, number of attendants
• 20% – Qualified through a regatta at the Regional Sailing Association level
• 20% – Class Criteria – size, diversity, depth, and activity of class they consistently sail nationally
• 10% – sailors under 30 make up 25% of the team
• 10% – female sailors make up at least 25% of the team
• Bonus: Additional 10% if a female is a helm

If you are interested in competing for the Mallory Trophy as a Team or Individual please submit your/team’s sailing resume to Office@yralis.org no later than June 30.