About the Heineken HPDO


The Heineken HPDO was inaugurated in 2004, by John Wyles at American Yacht Club. It is open to all classes who have a Portsmouth Yacht Handicap of 87 or faster. The regatta is held on Columbus Day Weekend at American Yacht Club in Rye, New York.


For more information about the regatta please contact: Kevin McCabe.

Represented Classes:

Once again thank you for putting on a great event - International Canoe Competitor

Participant Quotes:

Well done thanks again for all the hard work - International Moth Competitor

Thanks for organizing a very good event - International Contender Competitor

Excellent Regatta!  - International Flying Dutchman Competitor

Thanks to everyone at AYC for arranging this.  - Viper 640 Competitor

Awesome Regatta Great Parties definitely on my calendar for next year.  - Int’l 505 Competitor

Wonderful Event wouldn’t miss it for anything next year.  - Int’l Fireball Competitor

Fantastic weekend highlight of my Fall Sailing you guys doing a Spring Regatta?.  - Tempest Competitor