2026 Capdevielle Series Regatta Schedule

The GYA, “Gulf Yachting Association,” consists of over 30 yacht clubs all along the gulf coast spanning from Texas to Florida. TYC is a GYA member yacht club and as members, we all have reciprocal rights to visit the other GYA clubs.

The Capdevielle series consists of 12 regattas hosted at various GYA yacht clubs throughout each year. The Capdevielle series is a GYA interclub compeition and each club is eligible for one entry, racing in the Viper 640 sailboat.

History and TYC Involvement

Dedicated in 1941 to the memory of Auguste Capdevielle, this trophy is one ofthe oldest and most prestigious in the Gulf Yachting Association. Auguste Capdevielle served as Commodore-President of the GYA during the years 1936 – 1939. He was also Commodore of the Southern Yacht Club, and for many years served as SYC’s Race Committee Chairman.

TYC is being represented in the GYA Capdevielle series for 2026. Adam White leads the Viper 640 team and his crew includes Alan Case, and newer members Dave Quinlan, Fred Mannino and Rob Prince. They are repping TYC in the series as well as the Meigs, July 11-12 at Fort Walton YC followed by the Summer Regatta, July 18-19 at Mobile Yacht Club. Two great clubs to visit and support TYC Team Viper.

Welcome members Adam White, Rob Prince, Dave Quinlan,and Fred Mannino to Tammany Yacht Club as they will be the primary team campaigning in the Capdevielle Series. The Capdevielle weekend regattas area fantastic opportunity to visit other yacht clubs and support the TYC team.