The first annual Ruth Beals Cup Regatta was created in 2005 by club members Maryellen Ferring, Wendy Larson, and Marilyn Moyer-Ward and named after our Club founder, Ruth Beals. These women then expanded the event to include a social after the race. They were not just the visionaries of this regatta, but they also executed it.
This woman at the helm race is a bring your boat PHRF scored fun day with a few men along as crew.
Lori Lorenz wins 2022 race on brother David Newland’s boat 
2020 & 21 winner Alexia Lorch receives the Cup from 2019 winner Brooke Miller 
Ellen Wesley won the Ruth Beals Cup despite the two characters flanking her. 
Maryellen Ferring with crew Mike Ferring holding the trophy for winning the 2014 Ruth Beals Regatta. Photo: Victor Felice 
Cindy Pillote and Chrisann Tortora lift the Ruth Beals Cup trophy for the win in 2013. Photo: Mike Ferring 
Ruth Beals Cup Winners (left to right) Carina Freedman and Maggie Blumm (2011) and Amy Grothe (2009 & 2012). Photo: Mike Ferring
WINNERS AND CREW BY YEAR (Click to view)
| Year | Skipper | Crew |
| 2022 | Lori Lorenz | David Newland |
| 2021 | Alexia Lorch | Martin Lorch Cedric Lorch |
| 2020 | Alexia Lorch | Martin Lorch Cedric Lorch |
| 2019 | Brooke Miller | Jeff Coulter |
| 2018 | Cindy Pillote | Bob Worrall |
| 2017 | Chrisann Tortora | Mike Hester |
| 2017 | Ellen Wesley | Victor Felice |
| 2015 | Maryellen Ferring | Mike Ferring |
| 2014 | Maryellen Ferring | Mike Ferring |
| 2013 | Cindy Pillote | Chrisann Tortora |
| 2012 | Amy Grothe | Steve Grothe |
| 2011 | Maggie Blumm | Carina Freedman |
| 2009 | Amy Grothe | Steve Grothe |
| 2008 | Sheila Reed | Lucien Sahali |
| 2007 | Barbara Tingon | Christine Renaud |
| 2005 | Barbara Tingon | Joyce Wieler |