“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

A Day in The Life at Harbor Point

On behalf of our YB Tracker Sponsor, Harbor Point, please check out all the opportunities to enjoy the waterfront this weekend! It is thanks to sponsors like these who make our races possible so supporting them supports us and you!

McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers named official Yacht Broker for Block Island Race and Block Island Race Week

McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers is pleased to announce that it has been designated the official Yacht Broker for the Storm Trysail Club’s two premiere events: the Block Island Race and Block Island Race Week.

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.

2021 Block Island Race Notice of Race Posted

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

75th Block Island Race Postponed to May 28, 2021

There will be no Block Island Race in 2020. The 75th edition will now be in 2021. Stay safe!

75th Block Island Race Rescheduled for June 19th

At this time we have decided to postpone the start from May 22nd to Friday, June 19 – the originally scheduled start date for the Newport Bermuda Race.

SUNY Safety at Sea Seminars Cancelled and BI Race Status undetermined

Health and safety are a top priority of the Storm Trysail Club and in the face of the evolving COVID-19 situation.

Commodore’s Trophy

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.

NOR Posted for the 75th Block Island Race

The NOR is posted and registration is open on Yacht Scoring for the 2020 Block Island Race which will begin on Friday, May 22.

The 74th Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race & The Fickle Finger of Fate

For the 65 boats that started the 74th Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race, the wind gods proved to be capricious. Competitors found themselves to be racing in big breeze one minute, and no breeze the next.

73rd Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race – A Study in Contrasts

80 boats crossed the starting line in big breeze to begin the 73rd edition of the 186 nm Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race.

72nd Block Island Race: “One never knows, do one?”

With the planned start of the 72nd edition of the Block Island Race on May 26 off of Stamford, CT, conflicting weather models had navigators and skippers scratching their heads as they planned their strategies.

An interview with Ray Redniss about the STC’s annual Block Island Race

by David Schmidt, Sail-World USA Editor ahead of the 2017 Block Island Race

An interview with Ray Redniss about the STC’s annual Block Island Race

by David Schmidt, Sail-World USA Editor on 22 May 2017/ Originally posted: https://www.sail-world.com/USA/An-interview-with-Ray-Redniss-about-the-STCs-annual-Block-Island-Race/153889

Storm Trysail Club’s 71st Block Island Race

In its 71st year, this 186 nautical mile race for IRC and PHRF boats starts at The Cows off Stamford Harbor (Conn.), runs down Long Island Sound, around Block Island (R.I.) and back to Stamford.

70th Block Island Race: Comanche Takes Three Top Trophies and a Place in the Record Books

A record breaking year with the 100 foot Comanche finishing in 11 hours 25 minutes and 1 second.