The 30th Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville will be held June 19-23, 2023
We hope to give everyone something to look forward to in 2023 with a return to exciting and fun sailing!
June 1, 2023
Storm Trysail Club is celebrating a special anniversary in 2023 as this will be the 30th edition of Block Island Race Week. To commemorate the occasion, we take a look back at the early days of the biennial regatta, which quickly built a reputation for delivering exciting competition on the water and loads of fun ashore.
May 24, 2023
Less than a month to go and the scratch sheets are posted, the schedule is available, and time to plan those details
May 23, 2023
To celebrate the 30th Block Island Race Week, we have asked participants to send us their favorite memories. If you have one to share, please email it to media[at]stormtrysail.org By Brendan Childs It was BIRW XXII, and I had the brilliant idea to propose to my wife sometime during the week, but I did not know […]
May 2, 2023
In honor of our 30th Race Week, we would love to collect these memories to capture them for archiving and sharing with the community.
ABOUT THE EVENT
One of the last true Race Weeks in America
The Bi-Annual Event held on odd years in June has been hosted by Storm Trysail Club since 1965.
A long tradition of fun coupled with great racing has afforded Storm Trysail Club fabulous memories, stories, and camaraderie in a beautiful and special place year after year. Become a part of it at the next event!
2023 Race Chair
Andrew Weiss
EVENT SCHEDULE
Block Island Race Week is five days of race activities both on and off the water. A variety of racing from buoys to distance and the coveted “Around the Island Race” is paired with a daily after sailing parties sponsored by our Race Partners.
REGISTRATION
Registration is done online before the event and check in begins on Sunday afternoon.
DAILY RACING
Racing starts each day at 11am (except for the pursuit class) and a vary from buoy to distance racing.
AWARDS
Daily awards are given to each class along with overall prizes for the top honors for the week.
SOCIALS
Sailing socials under the Race Tent each night afford sailors the chance to swap stories and laughs from the day’s racing.
AROUND THE ISLAND
The Race Committee will pick one day for all boats to race around the island. The day is chosen based on best weather forecast.
NO-WIND BACKUP PLANS
When the weather doesn’t cooperate, we have activities planned to keep even the most competitive sailors entertained.
LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy live music under the tent after racing from local and international artists.
ENJOY BLOCK ISLAND
The best part of Race Week is Block Island! From the beaches to restaurants, there is something for the whole family (or crew) to enjoy.
Participants and volunteers!
Recognizing Camaraderie and Dedication
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.
