Our Mission is to Promote Offshore Yacht and Class Racing in Hawaii.

Hawaii Yacht Racing Association (HYRA) is the coordinating body for the majority of yacht racing events conducted in Hawaii. We coordinate Hawaii's yearly yacht racing calendar for all member clubs encompassing all adult, junior, women, and national events. 

General oversight of the organization and conduct of yacht racing is supported via race management and racing rules clinics, and through the US Sailing Association (USSA) certified judges. All HYRA member yacht and sailing clubs are under the USSA umbrella. This membership gives Hawaii clubs and their members access to USSA benefits, boat insurance, and discounts. Through HYRA’s membership in USSA, Hawaii is recognized as regional “Area H.” HYRA is the parent organization of Hawaii Youth Sailing Association (HYSA), and works in conjunction with the Historical Trophies Advisory Board which overseas Lipton Cup Challenges and Kalakaua Cup. Hawaii Sailing Foundation is supported by HYRA and it's members.