Annual Calendar

Owen Mitchell Spring BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA Northeast

In 142 days Sat. May 23rd, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. May 23rd @ 8:00AM EDT

17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Newport YC Registration: Link
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Helm		✓
KristinP	Crew		✓
Beatrice	Crew		?
Total Crew 3 = Confirmed (2) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Those needing a ride on base please meet 7:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

Pursuit race to BI - non spinnaker.

Staying at Payne's Dock.

TBD - responsible for Appetizer Contest!
TBD - responsible for Bloody Mary Contest

Bill will have beverages and snacks + stuff for breakfast (yogurt, granola, hard boiled eggs, coffee).

TBD - bring dinner for one night (something like Lasagna in foil pan or Bertollis bags we can heat in stove)

TBD - bring lunch for Saturday.

Bill brings fender board, long dock lines, shore power cable, cocktail table and boom tent.

Friday

6:00pm Skippers Meeting - Get official start times and sailing instructions

Saturday

9:00am Start - Newport. The first boat will start at 9:00am, and the rest will follow based on handicap.
noon - sandwiches on boat
6:00pm Finish – New Harbor, Block Island - If you can't finish by 6:00pm give up, turn on your engine and come in for beer.
6:30pm Dinner - One night on boat, another night in town.

Sunday

Breakfast stuff available on boat
10:00am Bloody Mary Contest - Back by popular demand. Bring your own concoction. What you do with the mixes after the judges taste them is up to you.
12:00pm Hors d'oeuvres - On the dock. Be ready to present your best hors d'oeuvres for judging in taste and presentation. Partaking requires participation!
1:00pm Awards - On the dock.
6:30pm Dinner - One night on boat, another night in town.

Monday

Breakfast stuff available on boat
Lunch - Sandwiches on boat
Leave as you so desire or continue to enjoy the island. Be sure to check with your dock mates in case any of them want to leave early.

Post # 5806

Next Event: Owen Mitchell Spring BI Race

8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA Northeast

Jun

Fri

New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

In 162 days Fri. Jun 12th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 12th @ 9:00AM EDT

17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YC
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Beatrice	Crew		✓
Bill	Helm		✓
KristinP	Crew		✓
SarahW	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
GerryO	Crew		?	Possible World Cup - will update in February
Total Crew 6 = Confirmed (5) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.

The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day

The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in ORC,
One-Design classes, Classics (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker), Multihulls, PHRF Navigators
(Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker).
● Racing may consist of the following:
﹣ Drop mark races on Rhode Island Sound or Narragansett Bay;
﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;

Post # 5808

New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island

9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

Jun

New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

In 163 days Sat. Jun 13th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 13th @ 9:00AM EDT

17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YC
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Beatrice	Crew		✓
Bill	Helm		✓
KristinP	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
GerryO	Crew		?
Wayne	Main Trimmer		?
Total Crew 6 = Confirmed (4) + Maybe (2) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Recurring dates 6/13, 6/14

The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.

The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day

Post # 5809-3451

New York YC Annual Regatta

9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

(all dates 6/13, 6/14)

Jun

Sun

New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

In 163 days Sun. Jun 14th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Jun 14th @ 9:00AM EDT

17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YC
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Beatrice	Crew		✓
Bill	Helm		✓
KristinP	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
GerryO	Crew		?
Wayne	Main Trimmer		?
Total Crew 6 = Confirmed (4) + Maybe (2) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Recurring dates 6/13, 6/14

The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.

The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day

Post # 5809-3452

New York YC Annual Regatta

9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

(all dates 6/13, 6/14)

Jul

Fri

New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: Distance Race LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA Northeast

In 204 days Fri. Jul 24th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - Jul 25th 12:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 24th @ 10:30AM EDT

17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Newport YC Registration: Link
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Skipper		✓
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

New England Solo Twin Regatta

Thurs @ 1600-2000 Check-in by representative(s) of each entering boat, Newport YC
Fri @ 0800 Deadline for registering any changes in crew list and Breakfast
Fri @ 0900 Skippers' Meeting, Newport Yacht Club (mandatory attendance)
Fri @ 1155 Warning signal for the first class start
Sat @ 1700 Awards Reception, Newport YC (approximate time)

Post # 5814

New England Solo/Twin

10:30AM - Jul 25th 12:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: Distance Race LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA Northeast

Thu

J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

In 217 days Thu. Aug 6th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT

Be at New Bedford YC - Thu. Aug 6th @ 9:00AM EDT

208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Helm		✓
GerryO	Crew		✓
SarahW	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
Beatrice	Crew		?
Total Crew 5 = Confirmed (4) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Recurring dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9

The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club

Thursday - registration & measurement
Friday - Sunday racing

Post # 5817-3473

J/109 North American Championship

9:00AM EDT @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

(all dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9)

Fri

J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

In 217 days Fri. Aug 7th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT

Be at New Bedford YC - Fri. Aug 7th @ 9:00AM EDT

208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Helm		✓
GerryO	Crew		✓
SarahW	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
Beatrice	Crew		?
Total Crew 5 = Confirmed (4) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Recurring dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9

The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club

Thursday - registration & measurement
Friday - Sunday racing

Post # 5817-3474

J/109 North American Championship

9:00AM EDT @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

(all dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9)

J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

In 217 days Sat. Aug 8th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT

Be at New Bedford YC - Sat. Aug 8th @ 9:00AM EDT

208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Helm		✓
GerryO	Crew		✓
SarahW	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
Beatrice	Crew		?
Total Crew 5 = Confirmed (4) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Recurring dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9

The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club

Thursday - registration & measurement
Friday - Sunday racing

Post # 5817-3475

J/109 North American Championship

9:00AM EDT @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

(all dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9)

Sun

J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

In 217 days Sun. Aug 9th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT

Be at New Bedford YC - Sun. Aug 9th @ 9:00AM EDT

208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Helm		✓
GerryO	Crew		✓
SarahW	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
Beatrice	Crew		?
Total Crew 5 = Confirmed (4) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Recurring dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9

The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club

Thursday - registration & measurement
Friday - Sunday racing

Post # 5817-3476

J/109 North American Championship

9:00AM EDT @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

(all dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9)

Oct

Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA Northeast

In 282 days Sat. Oct 10th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Oct 10th @ 8:00AM EDT

17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Newport YC Registration: Link
Registered: No

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Helm		✓
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Pursuit race to BI - non spinnaker.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 7:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

Staying at Payne's Dock.

TBD - responsible for Appetizer Contest!
TBD- responsible for Bloody Mary Contest & Snacks for boat

Bill will have beverages and stuff for breakfast (yogurt, granola, hard boiled eggs, coffee).

TBD - bring lunch for Saturday.

Bill brings fender board, long dock lines, shore power cable, cocktail table and dodger.

Friday

6:00pm Skippers Meeting - Get official start times and sailing instructions

Saturday

9:00am Start - Newport. The first boat will start at 9:00am, and the rest will follow based on handicap.
noon - sandwiches on boat
6:00pm Finish – New Harbor, Block Island - If you can't finish by 6:00pm give up, turn on your engine and come in for beer.
6:30pm Dinner - We will eat in town.

Sunday

Breakfast stuff available on boat
10:00am Bloody Mary Contest - Back by popular demand. Bring your own concoction. What you do with the mixes after the judges taste them is up to you.
12:00pm Hors d'oeuvres - On the dock. Be ready to present your best hors d'oeuvres for judging in taste and presentation. Partaking requires participation!
1:00pm Awards - On the dock.
Depart for Navy Marina immediately after awards

Post # 5828

Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race

8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA Northeast

Mon

10:00AM EDT 95 days until Wet Sanding Party! @ Borden Light Marina

Wet Sanding Party! @ Borden Light Marina

In 95 days Mon. Apr 6th, 2026 @ 10:00AM - 1:00PM EDT

Be at Borden Light Marina - Mon. Apr 6th @ 10:00AM EDT

1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA

Registered: Yes

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Skipper		✓
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Bill will bring sandpaper, sanding pads and poles, hoses, buckets & nitryl gloves.

Wear old clothes.

There will be beer available for after we sand with 320, 400 & 600 grit paper.

Post # 5831

Wed

10:30AM EDT 97 days until Work Day @ Borden Light Marina

Work Day @ Borden Light Marina

In 97 days Wed. Apr 8th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - 12:30PM EDT

Be at Borden Light Marina - Wed. Apr 8th @ 10:30AM EDT

1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Skipper		✓
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Bill will bring beer, tall ladder, wax & rags, nitrile gloves, Teflon polish, water hose

Remove boat cover and pack sand bags
Replace winter halyards
Flush / Fill potable water tank
Wax hull & Teflon coat, buff out
Wax topside surfaces
General boat inspection - make punch list for items needed to be done

Bill will bring beer, Murphy's oil soap, rags, vacuum (already on boat)

Declutter interior (tools, etc.)
Vacuum interior
Wipe down all interior surfaces with Murphy's oil soap
Complete wax hull & Teflon coat if not finished
Wax topside surfaces if not finished
Polish topside stainless
Tape lifelines
Set rig & label turnbuckles
Make new labels for topside as needed
Put equipment on aft rail

Post # 5832

Thu

10:30AM EDT 98 days until Work Day @ Borden Light Marina

Work Day @ Borden Light Marina

In 98 days Thu. Apr 9th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - 4:00PM EDT

Be at Borden Light Marina - Thu. Apr 9th @ 10:30AM EDT

1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Skipper		✓
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Bill will bring beer, tall ladder, wax & rags, nitrile gloves, Teflon polish, water hose

Remove boat cover and pack sand bags
Replace winter halyards
Flush / Fill potable water tank
Wax hull & Teflon coat, buff out
Wax topside surfaces
General boat inspection - make punch list for items needed to be done

Bill will bring beer, Murphy's oil soap, rags, vacuum (already on boat)

Declutter interior (tools, etc.)
Vacuum interior
Wipe down all interior surfaces with Murphy's oil soap
Complete wax hull & Teflon coat if not finished
Wax topside surfaces if not finished
Polish topside stainless
Tape lifelines
Set rig & label turnbuckles
Make new labels for topside as needed
Put equipment on aft rail

Post # 5833

Mon

8:00AM EDT 116 days until Vento Solare Splash @ Borden Light Marina

Vento Solare Splash @ Borden Light Marina

In 116 days Mon. Apr 27th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 9:00AM EDT

Be at Borden Light Marina - Mon. Apr 27th @ 8:00AM EDT

1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA

Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Skipper		✓
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Fall River High Tide 5:29am

Post # 5850

Tue