Important reminders 1 week before Race Week
Author: Kate Somers
McMichael Weather Briefings for BIRW 2025
McMichael Yacht Yachts and Brokers is providing expert forecasts from Chelsea Freas from Sea-Tactics
Captain Reminders – June 6
Important reminders 2 weeks before Race Week
Lay Day at Block Island Race Week: A Modern Audible
If weather calls for it, we have a plan to keep the competition juices flowing!
78th Block Island Race Tests Grit, Teamwork, and Offshore Strategy
The 2025 edition of the Block Island Race showed what this sport is made of.
The Impact of Storm Trysail’s Safety at Sea Program Across the Sport
Since 1996, over 10,000 sailors and 200 events have been trained through STC SaS training, and last week another 100 added to that number.
Ann Myer Receives Inaugural Storm Trysail Club Seamanship Burgee for MOB Recovery
This new award recognizing extraordinary acts of seamanship, rescue, and safety was presented in recognition of her exceptional leadership and calm execution during a man overboard recovery last summer.
Local Knowledge on Block Island Race with Butch Ulmer
A must-listen and read for anyone taking on the Block Island Race! Join legendary sailor and storyteller Buttons Padin as he sits down with Sailing Hall of Famer Butch Ulmer to dive into the rich history, expert tips, and winning strategies behind the iconic Block Island Race.
Back for More: Why Sailors Keep Coming Back to Block Island Race Week
We asked sailors for memories and motivations ahead of the 31st Race Week.
The Last Voyage of Asteria a book by STC Member, Tapio Lehtinen
Tapio Lehtinen (“Tapio L”) is the Storm Trysail Club member who you may never have met but who has raced around the world 3.5 times! Check out this book review from Rich duMoulin.