Storm Trysail Club is celebrating a special anniversary in 2023 as this will be the 30th edition of Block Island Race Week. To commemorate the occasion, we take a look back at the early days of the biennial regatta, which quickly built a reputation for delivering exciting competition on the water and loads of fun ashore. 

The 76th Annual Block Island Race was more of a Long Island Sound Race this year as Storm Trysail Club Race Committee decided the morning of the start to shorten the 186 nm course to 116 nm due to light winds.

Less than a month to go and the scratch sheets are posted, the schedule is available, and time to plan those details

In honor of our 30th Race Week, we would love to collect these memories to capture them for archiving and sharing with the community.

Did you know first Block Island Race Week in 1965 was actually considered a bit of a bust racing-wise due to fog and light winds? Take a trip down memory lane in the March 2023 issues of 1BI.

Another great collaboration with Larchmont Yacht Club has emerged! Butch Ulmer has created a distinctive format for a new event: The Bitter Ender Double-Handed Race.

Registration is open and the NOR has been posted for the 30th Block Island Race Week to be held June 19-23, 2023.

Registration is open and the NOR has been posted for the 30th Block Island Race Week to be held June 19-23, 2023.

100 boats have registered for the 30th Annual Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville next for Summer 2023 and sign-ups show no signs of slowing as new teams continue to join the ranks across divisions. While two-thirds of the participants are veterans of the event, there are a few new fleets setting their sights on […]

Wisconsin Badgers Dominate and First Ever All-Female Team from College of Charleston win their Division

The two Clubs collaborated for an on-line session then hands-on training on the safety ethos, weather, damage control, and more. 

Welcome to the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta 2022 Presented by ShopRite of Carteret!

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The 2022 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (GLIOR) was hosted this past week, September 23rd through 25th 2022 at the Columbia Yacht Club (ColYC) in Chicago, IL.

The third place finish was hard fought and won by Erik Storck (Skipper) alongside his brothers, John and Ian, and Marie Crump.

Storm Trysail Club has partnered with the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club for a Fall Series to compete for the Astor Trophy. “Looking for a way fun way to cap off a great season of sailing with your crew?” says Vice Commodore Ray Redniss. “Then come join us at Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club the weekend of October […]

This was published by NYYC on Sept 1 NEWPORT, R.I. — One drawback to a club building a sterling reputation as one of the finest regatta organizers in the United States is that the collective sailing skill of its members can fly under the radar. To many sailors, the Storm Trysail Club is known for […]

Ted Hood Regatta 2022 was a beautiful event this year with close racing. Photos: Phillip Smith

Registration is open and the NOR has been posted for the 30th Block Island Race Week to be held June 19-23, 2023.

Photo: Matt Knighton/ Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac The 113th edition of the storied race in the Great Lakes has nearly 50 STC Members racing this year and a social in Mackinac.

The Bermuda Race and the Storm Trysail Club go hand in hand as the infamous stormy 1936 Race inspired our founding members to form the Club. We want to thank the Flag Officers, Members and ALL of the hard-working volunteers and staff of the Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club for […]

This communication is for the consideration of offshore sailors, particularly those who attended Storm Trysail Seminars in 2021-2022.

77 boats took on the 2022 Block Island Race in ideal racing conditions.

Thanks to Chelsea Carlson from Sea-Tactics or hosting a Weather Webinar the night before racing. Check out her recording and forecast.

Block Island Race 2022 is happening this Friday May 27th in Stanford, CT.

Storm Trysail Club hosted 225 participants in its 2022 Adult HandsAdult Hands-On Safety At Sea at SUNY Maritime College.

Join Chelsea Carlson from SeaTactics the night before the Block Island Race (May 26th) at 6 pm for a weather briefing via Zoom. Register to receive link.

Join fellow STC Members at CT Spring Boat Show April 30th.

Storm Trysail and the Bermuda Sloop Foundation partner for Safety at Sea

Storm Trysail Club Safety at Sea organizers have taken the time to add their recommendations for this crucial component of any offshore sailors’ kit.

Block Island Race 2022 is happening this Friday May 27th in Stanford, CT.

The Club recently held its first Hands-On Adult Safety At Sea in the New York area in over two years for

IOR 2021 did not turn out any races due to the weather but sailors still got a chance to enjoy some big breeze sailing on Friday and Saturday. Photo: Steve Cloutier

The PUFF TROPHY is a new perpetual award being introduced to the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta’s this year. It will be presented to the runner-up team in overall scoring.

Ted Hood Regatta was shorten to two days of racing to prepare for a possible Hurricane Henri. Racers managed to compete in the calm before. Photo: Phil Smith

College Teams looking for big boat experience and competition should check out these events supported by Storm Trysail Club and our partners.

September 25 and 26th, 2021. Storm Trysail Club (STC) and Columbia Yacht Club (ColYC) are joining forces as the Organizing Authority for 2021 and beyond.

The 1BI 2021: Final Wrap Up Edition for Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville.

The 1BI 2021: Thursday Edition for the Mount Gay Race Day for the Regatta Craft Mixers Round the Island Race

The 1BI 2021: Wednesday Edition for the Storm Trysail Club Race Day

The 1BI 2021: Tuesday Edition for the North Sails Race Day

The 1BI 2021: Monday Edition for the Regatta Craft Mixers Round the Island Race

The 1BI 2021: Race Week Preview – Important Announcements and More from our Sponsors

Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville will kick off on June 21 with 165 boats

The Annapolis to Newport Race is off! There are 15 Storm Trysail Club registered boats and by our count 70 Storm Trysail Club Members sailing! (See List Below based on Yacht Scoring Crew List compared to the Membership List and if we missed you, we are sorry but comment below and we will get you […]

The Storm Trysail Club to conduct a one-day Hands-On Safety-at-Sea Seminar on May 16, 2020

Early interest from schools predicts one of the largest turnouts in the Regatta’s history. Photo: Steve Cloutier

Coastal Classic Returns After COVID-19 Concerns Forced Cancelation Last Year

For the safety of our sailors given the forecast over the next 24-48 hours, we regretfully have posted “N” over “A” – all races abandoned.

Block Island Race 2021 is happening this Friday May 28th in Stanford, CT

Block Island Race Week HQ is headed back to Champlin’s, the Resort Marina where Race Week first started and the traditional after-racing parties will return

This seminar hosted in May 2021 was crossed burgee event sponsored by the Cruising Club of America, the Storm Trysail Club, and the New York Yacht Club, and the Larchmont Yacht Club.

This 2-hour seminar hosted in Spring 2021 was crossed burgee event sponsored by the Cruising Club of America, the Storm Trysail Club, and the New York Yacht Club, that invited experts to share their experiences, insights, and knowledge in how to prevent and manage a crew overboard emergency situation.

This year, everyone’s favorite course is presented by Regatta Craft Mixers

Register for an ORC Informational Zoom for Members and BI Race and BIRW competitors. Learn how the rule works and how it will be applied at STC events.

With just under 100 days left until Race Week, 150 teams have already joined Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville.

Join our half-day mini-seminar on April 10, 2021 via Zoom for a deep dive into Safety-At-Sea topics. This is not a certification course.

Overview, Findings, Best Practices, and Training Recommendations

Co-Hosted with the CCA and NAS, Rich du Moulin shares his knowledge as it applies to damage control in recreational sailing along and is joined by five other skippers who share their own survival stories.

The 75th edition will now start May 28, 2021 in Stamford, CT.

Robots may not have taken over the world (…yet), but this summer, they will be invading the waters of Block Island Sound.

70 Minute Recap Video on Leadership Both On and Off the Water Released – Detailed Written Report to Follow

Storm Trysail Club and Margaritaville Holdings today announced that for the second time, Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand known for escapism and fun, will be the presenting sponsor of the 29th edition of Block Island Race Week, one of the largest and most prestigious big boat regatta in the United States.

With 81 boats already registered for Storm Trysail Club’s 29th Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville, the 2021 edition is shaping up to be one of the biggest turnouts in recent years.

The North Light Society is for those sailors and volunteers who have participated in at least five Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Weeks, with graduating levels for the ten and fifteen regatta nautical-milestones.

NOR and Registration open for the 29th Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville that will occur June 21 -25, 2021. Photo: Steve Cloutier

This interview with Vice Commodore Ed Cesare was featured by the US Sailing. Photo by Steve Cloutier

The Chesapeake Station hosted a 3-day event for the first time since 2018 which also served as the ORC East Coast Championships.

Matt Gallagher, second from right, after placing second in the newly created and Storm Trysail Club-sponsored Team Challenge in the 2019 Mac. On the left is STC Member Rob Evans (J/109 – Goat Rodeo) and on the far right is STC Member Jim Murray (J/109 – Callisto), plus Matt’s wife and STC member Emmy Gallagher. Thanks for upholding Storm Trysail Club’s reputation in Offshore sailing!

Coastal Classic Will Feature Popular Two-Course Format; COVID-19 Safety Protocols Added

Co-Presented by the Storm Trysail Club and the Riverside Yacht Club September 19 and 20th, 41 local boats and race committee volunteers from the two clubs came out for the annual event culminating in three races over the two days.

The 2020 IOR has been cancelled due to restrictions on organized college sports by universities. A photo contest is launched to reminisce with a free Safety-at-Sea Seminar up for grabs.

Photo: Andrew & Linda Weiss’ Chris DragonXI / Copyright 2020, courtesy of Stamford YC and Rick Bannerot, ontheflyphoto.net

The annual event led by the Marblehead station looked a little different in 2020 but was still a successful respite for local sailors.

The Long Island Sound Championships PHRF and One-Design Racing – 9/19 – 9/20.

This article was written and posted by by David Schmidt on Sail-World ahead of the 2020 event August 23-25.

Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet. The Annapolis Fall Regatta is back for 2020 as the ORC East Coast Championships with strict Covid safety standards to keep sailors safe.

The 4th Annual Storm Trysail Club Ted Hood Regatta (named after famed Marblehead, MA hero, America’s Cup winner, National Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee, and STC member) Ted Hood, is scheduled for August 21 – 23.

Photo: Philip Smith // Mass Bay ORRez and PHRF New England Mass Bay Championships At Stake

The 29th Block Island Race Week will occur June 21 -25, 2021. Photo: Steve Cloutier

The full Safety-At-Sea Library is now publicly available for a limited time, so please enjoy, learn, and stay safe out there.

Storm Trysail Club collaborated on a new paper with the Cruising Club of America to make recommendations focusing on the leadership and preparedness of a vessel.

There will be no Block Island Race in 2020. The 75th edition will now be in 2021. Stay safe!

Rich du Moulin published a great article on other approaches and insights to the Man Overboard Recovery in Windcheck Magazine.

Normally, reserved for our seminar participants only, the Storm Trysail Club is releasing a video each week for sailors to enjoy and learn while they are self-quarantining.

Health and safety are a top priority of the Storm Trysail Club and in the face of the evolving COVID-19 situation.

The NOR is posted and registration is open on Yacht Scoring for the 2020 Block Island Race which will begin on Friday, May 22.

The Storm Trysail Club to conduct a one-day Hands-On Safety-at-Sea Seminar on May 16, 2020

The event was held on November 15th at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, the original home of Carina when she was commissioned by the Nye family.

The Storm Trysail Club ran the first College Offshore Sailing Circuit (COSC) Fall Regatta on Oct.12-13 featuring a new-to-the-U.S. one-design fleet of 33’ Figaro 2’s.

It was drifty conditions over the weekend but a very successful weekend with Fordham University walking away with the Best Overall Performance Trophy.

Vestas 11th Hour Racing Leg 4, Melbourne to Hong Kong, day 04, sunset brings building winds and easy sailing on board Vestas 11th Hour. Photo by Amory Ross/Volvo Ocean Race. 05 January, 2018. Phone-in and live auction to take place this Friday evening.Phone-in and live auction to take place this Friday evening. The Storm Trysail […]

February 18th, 2018 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Storm Trysail Club. The founding of the club began during the 1936 Bermuda Race when a group of sailors set off on the schooner Salee. The ’36 race was bad, one of the worst in the history of the event. Many boats withdrew, but others elected […]

NEWPORT, R.I. (August 17, 2016) — For John Storck, the path to the 2016 Resolute Cup, the unofficial keelboat championship for American yacht clubs, had a most ordinary point of origination: the family dinner table. Resolute Cup 2016 logo“I am lucky enough to be born into this family where technical sailing speak is common dinner […]

Storm Trysail Club member Steve Benjamin has been named the 2015 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year in recognition of a year that featured 10 wins, including the Etchells North American Championship in Rye, NY and numerous wins in his offshore boats called SPOOKIE that is co-owned with his wife Heidi. Benjamin’s dominance in the Etchells […]

“Ernest Shackleton By Jaquelyn Burton (Coeval, Inc.) Master. Captain. Skipper. Whatever your preferred term; they are loved and feared for their leadership and management skills, or sometimes a lack thereof. Vessels have for centuries been small enclaves of dictatorial managers – from the age of exploration until after WWII. Ships had been crewed without thought […]

Offshore Sailing: You must be prepared. In a recent offshore regatta, numerous sailboats experienced steering system and other failures which required assistance and/or rescue by the U. S. Coast Guard when a weather system stalled offshore creating higher than expected sea states and winds. The Coast Guard responded using an array of assets to render […]