Roth Pond Regatta

The event, held annually since 1989,[1] involves teams of boat racers working towards the common goal of getting from one side of Roth Pond to the other.

The tradition started in 1989, when the Roth Quad Yacht Club published an article in The Stony Brook Statesman declaring the date, rules and goal of the competition.

Initially, the rules were broad, and only barred specific materials such as styrofoam, metal, wood and glass.

[3] Boats are only eligible to race if they meet the material requirements (see above) and if they fit the dimensions given by the rules.

[3] The Roth and Seawolf cups go to the fastest boats in each category The best of show has an additional basis for judging.