Starting Friday, May 22, 2026 — A Premier Ocean Racing Event on the New England Sailing Calendar kicks off another huge year

The 2025 edition of the Block Island Race showed what this sport is made of.

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.

Check out this look back into the history of the BI Race based on an article from NY Times 1945

Great news—Block Island Race will once again feature tracking! Thanks to our friends at Sebago and Raymarine, the highly requested YB Tracker is back, allowing friends and family to follow […]

The 2025 Block Island Race will start at 12pm on May 23rd off Stamford, CT. Registration is open for signing up and the notice of race is posted.

Enter to win a Raymarine package! Skippers and crew of the Block Island Race are automatically entered, but ANYONE can participate.

This first-of-its-kind collaboration for STC supports all STC and Storm Trysail Foundation efforts, offers flexibility to adapt to the needs of each event while providing awareness and community engagement opportunities for IHG Hotels and Resorts.

Sometimes you ride the elevator, and some times you fall down the ladder, but it's a great race to shake out the cobwebs before summer. 

The 2024 Block Island Race Preview

Registration for the 77th Block Island Race is now open.

Best overall performance in the Block Island Race.

Dedicated in 1988 to the yacht that has won her fleet and has beaten the 2nd and 3rd place yachts by the greatest margin in the Block Island Race.