Oriole Completes Another Season of Classic Racing in 2026

Built in 1905, Oriole, a New York 30, continues to compete on the classic yacht racing circuit more than 120 years after her launch © Jöran Bubke

Built in 1905, Oriole, a New York 30 (sail number NY11), continues to compete on the classic yacht racing circuit more than 120 years after her launch. The yacht is sailed by the Eguiagaray family, with Ignacio Eguiagaray, Rear Commodore of the Rosey Yacht Club, serving as bowman. Oriole races under the Rosey Yacht Club (RYC) burgee.

The burgee flown by Oriole belongs to a rather unusual yacht club, one with its roots in the alumni community of Institut Le Rosey. The Rosey Yacht Club (RYC), based at Château du Rosey in Rolle, Switzerland, is an exclusive club for members of AIAR (Association des Anciens Roséens), the association of former students of Le Rosey. Oriole represents the Club at classic yacht regattas around the Mediterranean.

The 2026 season saw Oriole compete at three established events on the Mediterranean classic sailing calendar: Les Régates Royales de Cannes, the Gstaad Centenary Trophy and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez.

Built in 1905, Oriole, a New York 30, continues to compete on the classic yacht racing circuit more than 120 years after her launch - photo © Jöran Bubke

The Gstaad Centenary Trophy brings together yachts more than 100 years old. For Ignacio Eguiagaray, an Ancien Roséen and member of the Rosey Yacht Club, the event has an additional connection through its association with Gstaad.

Oriole's season concluded at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, where she secured second place, adding another podium result to her competitive record.

Her appearances throughout the season reflect the continued participation of historic yachts in contemporary classic yacht racing, where vessels built more than a century ago remain active competitors.

Built in 1905, Oriole, a New York 30, continues to compete on the classic yacht racing circuit more than 120 years after her launch - photo © Jöran Bubke