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May
23
Sat
2026
Owen Mitchell Spring BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
May 23 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Owen Mitchell Spring BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49 | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

190 days until this event

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

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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned


Post # 5806

Those needing a ride on base please meet 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.

Jun
12
Fri
2026
New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49
Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49 | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

210 days until this event

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

Club Website: New York YCRegistered: 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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned


Post # 5808

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;

Jun
13
Sat
2026
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49 | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

211 days until this event

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

Club Website: New York YCRegistered: 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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
(Recurring dates: 6/13, 6/14)


Post # 5809-3451

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;

Jun
14
Sun
2026
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49
Jun 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49 | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

211 days until this event

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

Club Website: New York YCRegistered: 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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
(Recurring dates: 6/13, 6/14)


Post # 5809-3451

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;

Jul
24
Fri
2026
New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49
Jul 24 @ 10:30 am – Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm
New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49 | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

252 days until this event

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

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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Skipper
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned


Post # 5814

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)

Aug
6
Thu
2026
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
Aug 6 @ 9:00 am

265 days until this event

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

Club Website: Beth FureyRegistered: 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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
(Recurring dates: 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9)


Post # 5817-3473

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

Thursday – registration & measurement
Friday – Sunday racing

New Bedford YC

Aug
7
Fri
2026
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
Aug 7 @ 9:00 am

265 days until this event

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

Club Website: Beth FureyRegistered: 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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
(Recurring dates: 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9)


Post # 5817-3473

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

Thursday – registration & measurement
Friday – Sunday racing

New Bedford YC

Aug
8
Sat
2026
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
Aug 8 @ 9:00 am

265 days until this event

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

Club Website: Beth FureyRegistered: 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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
(Recurring dates: 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9)


Post # 5817-3473

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

Thursday – registration & measurement
Friday – Sunday racing

New Bedford YC

Aug
9
Sun
2026
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am

265 days until this event

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

Club Website: Beth FureyRegistered: 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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
(Recurring dates: 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9)


Post # 5817-3473

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

Thursday – registration & measurement
Friday – Sunday racing

New Bedford YC

Oct
10
Sat
2026
Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
Oct 10 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49 | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

330 days until this event

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

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 AssignmentAvailable Crew Comment
Bill Helm
Total Crew 1 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned


Post # 5828

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

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