Thanks for this contribution from Buttons Padin: For a major regatta to retain its vitality for 126 years, it must be offering something special. Larchmont Yacht Club’s annual Race Week does just that, yet that special factor has evolved over the past century. No longer are we awed by the grand schooners and sloops of the early 1900s. Nor are we out there for seven days of big boat and one-design sailing and eight days for juniors. People’s schedules have become more packed. The special things that made this 126th Larchmont Race Week a success have been evolving over the past decade as this heritage event has continued. However, Race Week is primarily about sailboat racing, and this year had something for everyone from July 13 to 21. Anyone who has raced Larchmont Race Week in the past recognizes that a big part of the regatta is the shoreside activities for which Larchmont YC is known. This year didn’t disappoint. From 250 people at Friday night’s Commodore’s Welcome Party and to over 450 lobsters served the first Saturday night to a huge after-racing party following the Execution Rocks Race, Saturday’s Mount Gay Rum Night, and Sunday’s Awards ceremony, the number of sailors and members on the front lawn of the Club proved that Larchmont Race Week still offers “something special.” Winning the J/88s was Bill Purdy’s WHIRLWIND, followed by Justin Scagnelli’s ALBONDIGAS in second and Iris Vogel’s DEVIATION YCC in third place. For more Larchmont Race Week information, visit https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=16461.