“N over A” for Block Island Race 2021

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.

75th Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Preview

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

Going Back to Where it All Began (and a bit of normalcy)

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

Dominating Short-handed Racing – How the French Do It

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.

Advances in MOB

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.

Tips for Preparing for the Round-the-Island Race

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

ORC Informational Webinar – April 22

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.

150 Entries for Block Island Race Week

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

New Safety at Sea “Virtual Mini-Seminar” available for the public

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.

Storm Trysail Club Releases Offshore Sailing Leadership Symposium Report

Overview, Findings, Best Practices, and Training Recommendations

Damage Control: “Don’t Give Up The Ship” Safety Seminar

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.

2021 Block Island Race Notice of Race Posted

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

The Robots are Coming (and they don’t drink Rum!)

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

Storm Trysail Club Holds Inaugural Offshore Sailing Leadership Symposium

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

Margaritaville is Back as Presenting Partner

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.

Steady signups show enthusiasm for 29th STC BIRW Race Week

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 new North Light Society recognizes long-time Block Island Race Week participants and volunteers

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.

Block Island Race Week 2021 – NOR Posted and Registration Open

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