Race: Block Island Race
May 28, 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.
May 24, 2021
Block Island Race 2021 is happening this Friday May 28th in Stanford, CT
May 20, 2021
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!
May 17, 2021
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.
April 9, 2021
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.
February 15, 2021
The 75th edition will now start May 28, 2021 in Stamford, CT.
May 15, 2020
There will be no Block Island Race in 2020. The 75th edition will now be in 2021. Stay safe!
April 6, 2020
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.
March 20, 2020
Health and safety are a top priority of the Storm Trysail Club and in the face of the evolving COVID-19 situation.
February 5, 2020
The NOR is posted and registration is open on Yacht Scoring for the 2020 Block Island Race which will begin on Friday, May 22.
May 30, 2019
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.
May 29, 2018
80 boats crossed the starting line in big breeze to begin the 73rd edition of the 186 nm Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race.
May 29, 2017
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.
May 22, 2017
by David Schmidt, Sail-World USA Editor ahead of the 2017 Block Island Race
May 22, 2017
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
May 18, 2016
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.
May 25, 2015
A record breaking year with the 100 foot Comanche finishing in 11 hours 25 minutes and 1 second.