The classic offshore challenge delivered this weekend as just over 60 boats took on the wet and cold 186-nautical-mile course from Stamford, Conn., around Block Island and back.
Month: May 2026
79th Annual Block Island Race Preview: Largest ORC Fleet in BI Race History and 88-foot yacht Lucky attempts to break race record
Nearly 70 boats will take on one of the Northeast’s most historic offshore regattas, with a challenging, 186 nautical mile course that exits the Sound and rounds Block Island before returning to Stamford. A true test of seamanship, this year’s race is seen as a proving ground for the upcoming 2026 Newport Bermuda Race, with 34 of the 69 entries appearing on both race’s scratch sheets.
Bring Your Own Boat Day
The Storm Trysail Club, supported by the Storm Trysail Foundation, continues to lead in offshore safety training with its innovative “BYOB” Day—Bring Your Own Boat Day. First introduced in 2021 […]