Welcome to the 2026 Paper Cup Challenge Information page.

The RBC is proud to announce it will again be hosting the RBC Paper Cup Challenge sailboat race in 2026.  Two racing classes will take place. The first class start will be the Cruising Class (jib and main only) race which will be pursuit start race for the PHRF handicapped boats. The second class start will be a one-design race held for the ‘Under 22 Feet” Class.

The name accurately describes the awards for this event series which is comprised of two races.  Each competing boat will receive a ‘paper cup’ indicating their event participation and place.  

For the Cruising Class, both races are family friendly pursuit start races, the first being from the start line outside of Rockport Harbor and racing a course south of the Robinson Rock bouy and crossing the finish line at Pulpit Harbor on North Haven.   A lunchtime break will occur in Pulpit Harbor where racers can raft up for lunch.  The second race, held in the afternoon, will race from Pulpit Harbor around the south of the Robinson Rock Bouy and finish at The Graves. 

For the ‘Under 22 Feet’ Class, a separate class start will occur.  The course will be determined on the morning of the race based on wind and weather conditions to ensure finish times for all boats are similar.

Following the on-the-water activities, a steak/lobster dinner (tickets can be purchased on Regattaman.com at time of race registration) and the awards ceremony will be hosted at the Rockport Boat Club in Rockport Harbor. 

All competing boats should have a current PHRF rating or, if not, accept the handicap rating assigned by the Race Committee.

All event registration, dinner ticket purchases, RBC race prescriptions, event NOR, and SI documents are available through Regattaman.com.