Block Island Race Week Survey 2023

Thank you for attending the 30th Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville!

We had a great time and hope you did, too. In 2021, we sent a very similar survey and we incorporated your feedback into 2023. Every comment is read and weighed by the Committee to seek improvement.

New this year, we have been asked by the Block Island Chamber of Commerce to conduct an economic impact assessment. This will greatly help us negotiate how we can continue to sustain an event of this magnitude on the Island. So thank you in advance for taking the time to answer these questions.

As an added bonus, you will be automatically entered to win a gauge from Cyclops Marine worth $400. We hope that you enjoy reliving Race Week for a few minutes as you complete the survey below.

All information you enter will be completely anonymous (raffle is a separate page) and only used to improve the event. No personal information will be shared.

Thank you and see you in 2025!

Block Island Race Week 2023 Survey

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General Questions

Describe your Role

How many previous Race Weeks to 2023 have you attended?

How important are the following factors in motivating your participation STC Block Island Race Week?

Race Week reputation
Cost
Bucket List
Competition
Opportunity to visit Block Island
STC Race Committee
Championship designation
Social events & activities
Involvement of sponsors

Are you

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

What is your age?

What was your favorite part of STC Block Island Race Week 2023?

Racing Questions

In which class did you sail?

How was your on-water racing experience?

Very Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Neutral	Somewhat Unsatisfied	Very Unsatisifed

Would you want to sail more than one race per day?

Yes

Do you want 2 longer races per day or 3 shorter races?

2 Long Races

3 Shorter Races

In Different

If you sailed with Pursuit starts, and instead of that you were offered a Rule 26 (‘regular’) start with boats about the same speed as you, would that be appealing?

Yes

Indifferent

What do you think could be improved for On Water Racing Experience?

(Knowing the Race Committee doesn’t have control over the weather!)

Which nights did you attend the tent party and Race Village after racing?

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

How was your experience in the tent and race village?

Very Satisifed	Somewhat Satisfied	Neutral	Somewhat Unsatisfied	Very Unsatisfied

Did you personally purchase drink tickets for yourself or crew?

Yes

Which drinks did you enjoy in the Tent?

Mount Gay rum

Margaritaville margarita

LandShark beer

Litchfield Distillery bourbon

Casa Mexico Tequilla

Anything with a Regatta Craft Mixer (Ginger Beer, Club Soda, Tonic)

Other

Didn’t drink

Rate your satisfaction with the quality of food in the tent.

Very Satisifed	Somewhat Satsifed	Neutral / Didn’t eat food	Somewhat Unsatisfied	Very Unsatisfied

Did you visit with any of our sponsors in the Race Village or Tent?

Did you make a purchase from Team One/ Helly Hansen onsite or online?

Yes

Were you satisfied with the selection of merchandise available?

Yes

Not applicable

What tent access indicator would you rather see in the future?

Use the Button again

Cloth bracelet for the week

Digital smartphone barcode

Other

What do you think could be improved for Tent/Social Experience?

Block Island Economic Impact

We have been asked by the Town of New Shoreham, the Chamber of Commerce, and the State of Rhode Island to conduct an economic impact study. This will significantly help us with organizing future regattas to try and help mitigate costs and create better support for future Race Weeks.

Where was the boat you sailed on docked/moored?

Where did you stay on the island?

Please indicate as best as you can approximately how much, in total, you personally spent for each of the following items during your stay on Block Island for you, your boat, and crew:

	$0	<$1000	<$5000	<$10000	<$15000	<$30000	<$50000	>$50000
Accommodations
Meals/ Beverages on island
Groceries/ Liquor (ie Provisions for boat or house purchased on island)
Other shopping
Recreational Activities
Travel expenses to/from Island
Transportation on island
Boat Services while on island (Sail repair, rigging, lines, fuel, docking/mooring, cleaning, etc.)

Final Questions

How likely are you to:

	Very Likely	Somewhat Likely	Neutral	Somewhat Not Likely	Not Likely
Attend the next STC Race week
Recommend STC BIRW
Purchase a product or service from a company that sponsors BIRW sponsor over non-sponsors

Which of the following sources did you use for media or social coverage of Block Island Race Week?

Instagram

Facebook

StormTrysail.org

Daily Emails

Outside Media

Didn’t follow the media of the Race

Did you watch the McMichael Virtual Weather Briefing in the mornings?

Yes

Didn’t know about them

If not already mentioned in above comments, what do you think could be improved for overall Race Week?

Is there anything else you would like us to consider in planning the next Block Island Race Week or other Storm Trysail Club regatta? If you would like to be contacted about your feedback, please let us know and leave contact information.