The Storm Trysail Club’s Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Series (IORS) continues its national growth in 2026 with three premier events spanning the country
Author: Kate Somers
Storm Trysail Club and Beverly Yacht Club Unite the Salty 100 and Tower Race in Buzzards Bay
Designed like a half-marathon/full-marathon pairing, the two races are distinct but sailed together. Tower Race competitors will sail the traditional 48-mile course, while Salty 100 teams will complete the same course twice, adding a second lap for an extended offshore challenge.
Entry Now Open for the 79th Block Island Race
Starting Friday, May 22, 2026 — A Premier Ocean Racing Event on the New England Sailing Calendar kicks off another huge year
Understanding the ORC VPP: How the System Works, Why Limits Exist, and How ORC Updates the Rule
This article offers a clear explanation of how the ORC system works, how it uses data to generate fair handicaps, why design limits sometimes become necessary, and how ORC continually updates the rule to stay aligned with modern yacht design.
2027 ORC North American Championship to be hosted by STC and SORC in Fort Lauderdale
A first-of-its-kind full week featuring a dynamic mix of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing in Fort Lauderdale, November 14–20, 2027.
49 Teams, 384 Sailors, 120 Volunteers, 1 Nor’easter, and 300K on Instagram: The 2025 IOR
2025 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Recap
Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Returns to Larchmont with Record Participation from 49 Schools
This weekend, October 11–12, the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) returns to Larchmont Yacht Club, co-hosted by the Storm Trysail Club. Nearly 50 schools from 19 U.S. states and 3 Canadian […]
IOR 2025 Program
Welcome to the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta 2025 Presented by ShopRite of Carteret!
On the Water Experience and Impactful Lessons: Safety at Sea Training & Harvest Moon Safety Day
Originally posted in the Lakewood Yacht Club Log With more than 200 sailors in attendance and 70 US Sailing Safety at Sea certifications issued, the 2025 Harvest Moon Safety Event […]
NOJ (Notice of Jamboree!)
NOTICE OF JAMBOREE 1st Annual STC Team Race Jamboree Saturday/Sunday, October 18-19, 2025 Venue: Larchmont YC, Woodbine Ave, Larchmont NY EVENT: Two days of Team Racing among Storm Trysail members […]