This event is canceled
~ Bill and Cindy attending USNA Graduation and won't be back in time. ~
Return cruise back to Newport from BI. Weather permitting this is a spinnaker run!
Canceled: BI to Newport Cruise
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Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 3 days Sat. Aug 1st, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 1st @ 9:00AM EDT Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island
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
Start @ 1030 by G"3" Southeast of Rose Island
Buy tickets for the BBQ - Bill has tickets for all
Logistics Information
- Staying on a mooring - will hail launch when we need a ride ashore
- Bring a towel & sleeping bag or blanket if staying on the boat
- Sue bringing lunches Saturday for all on the boat
- We'll eat dinners & breakfast ashore (some yogurt & granola will be on the boat)
- We'll have some snacks and appetizer stuff
- Bill will have the blender and appropriate ingredients
- Cooler will be on the boat for beverages - seltzer & beer
- Beach day Sunday - party with other crews
See the Race Page for details
Post # 5815Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Champlin's Marina
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 5 days Mon. Aug 3rd, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT
Be at Champlin's Marina - Mon. Aug 3rd @ 9:00AM EDT
80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubNotice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club Race return from Block Island
Start @ 1030 by R "2" Northwest of the New Harbor entrance
See the Race Page for details
Post # 5816JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 6 days Tue. Aug 4th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 4th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| JohnN | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 1) | ||||
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 pm 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
Post # 5873Deliver from Newport to New Bedford YC @ Navy Marina Slip A49
In 7 days Wed. Aug 5th, 2026 @ 8:45AM - 3:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Aug 5th @ 8:45AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Olivia | Crew | ? | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 2) | ||||
Deliver 32 NM to New Bedford YC - plan on 6 hours with adverse current.
NBYC monitors VHF 68.
New Bedford YC
208 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
Tel (508) 997.0762
Post # 5851J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 8 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 FureyRegistration: Clubspot Link
Crew List, Declare Sails, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, Measurement Checklist, NoR, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Visitor Information for Regatta
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Dan Burns | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| HannahM | Floater | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| TreyJ | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Standby Crew | ? | ||
| Olivia | Standby Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 2) | ||||
The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club
Thursday - registration & measurement
Friday - Sunday racing
Post # 5817-3473
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JYC Summer Series & Texas Tuesday BBQ JYC Summer Series & Texas Tuesday BBQ @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jul 28th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 28th @ 5:15PM EDT Club Website: Jamestown YC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | 1 Texas Tuesday Party | |
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | 1 Texas Tuesday | |
| JohnN | Mast | ✓ | 1 Texas Tuesday | |
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | Pit too | ✓ | -unfortunately, can't make it to Texas Tuesday |
| PeterT | Foredeck | ✓ | Maybe 1 for TT - Picking up Hannah from BOS after sailing, so timing dependent / likely just for a short bit | |
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | 1 Texas Tuesday | |
| Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 0) | ||||
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Those needing a ride on base please meet Peter Teague 5:00 pm 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 on the causeway to drive on base
Texas Tuesday BBQ at Almondy Inn after racing. Please update the crew comment with the number attending.
Post # 5872New England Solo/Twin
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 24th @ 10:30AM EDT
Club Website: Newport YC
Registration: Clubspot Link
2026 New England Solo/Twin Notice of Race, 2026 New England Solo/Twin Schedule, 2026 S/T Required Safety Equipment Checksheet, 2026 Sailing Instructions, Class Scratch Sheet, Crew List, Event Documents, Notice Board, Race Log, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 4 of 4
New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA NortheastFri. 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 YCRegistration: Clubspot Link
2026 New England Solo/Twin Notice of Race, 2026 New England Solo/Twin Schedule, 2026 S/T Required Safety Equipment Checksheet, 2026 Sailing Instructions, Class Scratch Sheet, Crew List, Event Documents, Notice Board, Race Log, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 4 of 4
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Skipper | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 1 (Confirmed: 1, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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)
7/25/2026
/ 4 of 4
New York YC Race Week
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 18th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Uniform: Thurs, Sat - Blue Tech Shirts | Fri, Sun - Green hoodies
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence, Team Trophy Registration, Team Trophy View Entry List, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 11 of 12, 7 of 12
Recurring dates 7/18, 7/19
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastSat. Jul 18th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 18th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Uniform: Thurs, Sat - Blue Tech Shirts | Fri, Sun - Green hoodies
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence, Team Trophy Registration, Team Trophy View Entry List, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 11 of 12, 7 of 12
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Roan | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Stay Ashore | Boat full | X | |
| LisaM | Stay Ashore | Boat full | X | |
| Olivia | Stay Ashore | Boat full | X | Can only make it on Thursday. |
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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 on the causeway to drive on base.
Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.
Saturday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- 1800 Cocktails / 1900 Regatta Dinner
Sunday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Awards Ceremony
7/19/2026
/ Class: 9 of 12
New York YC Race WeekBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 17th @ 8:30AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 10 of 12, 9 of 12
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastFri. Jul 17th, 2026 @ 8:30AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 17th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 10 of 12, 9 of 12
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Roan | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 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 on the causeway to drive on base.
Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.
Friday:
- 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Post Race Social
New York YC Race WeekBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu. Jul 16th @ 8:30AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 6 of 12, 6 of 12
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastThu. Jul 16th, 2026 @ 8:30AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu. Jul 16th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 6 of 12, 6 of 12
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Roan | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 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 on the causeway to drive on base.
Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.
Wednesday:
- 1600-1800 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
Thursday:
- 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Post Race Social
Friday:
- 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Post Race Social
Saturday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- 1800 Cocktails / 1900 Regatta Dinner
Sunday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Awards Ceremony
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