Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Documents, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Notice Board, Party Info, Race Circles, RC Announcements, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Visitor Information for Regatta

Race Results: Results

Post # 5817

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

Thursday – registration & measurement
Friday – Sunday racing

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Deliver to Borden Light Marina for Hauling @ Navy Marina Slip A49

In 2 days Wed. Oct 14th, 2026 @ 10:00AM - 1:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Oct 14th @ 10:00AM 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		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
JohnN	Crew		?
Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 1)

Preposition cars and do a trip up the bay - Coordinating with Pat Tormey on Blue Skies. Meet at Borden Light Marina 9:15am and one car drives to the Navy Base. Put in comments where you want to leave your car BLM at 9:15 or Base at 9:55.

Once at Borden Light prep engine and head for winter. Leave potable water until on the hard. Libations at Tipsy Toboggan afterwards.

Post # 5853

10:00AM EDT 2 days until Deliver to Borden Light Marina for Hauling @ Navy Marina Slip A49

Event

Date

Results
/ Series

Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race

Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA Northeast

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: Clubspot Link
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $61.80 10/4/2026
Crew List, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Start Times
Race Results: 3 of 5 Class 3

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		✓	Staying on boat
KevinC	Crew		✓	Return on ferry after race
LisaM	Crew		✓	Return on ferry after race
Lukas	Crew		✓	Return on ferry after race
MikeB	Crew		✓	Return on ferry after race
SarahW	Crew		✓	Staying on boat
Sue O	Crew		✓	Staying on boat
JohnN	Standby Crew	Boat full, on call	?
Aiden	Stay Ashore	Sorry - boat full	X
Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 1)

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.

Sarah & Sue- responsible for Appetizer Contest!
Bill- responsible for Brocktail Contest & Snacks for boat
Bill will have beverages and stuff for breakfast (yogurt, granola, hard boiled eggs, coffee).
Lisa - 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 Brocktail Contest - Brunch cocktails, broadened beyond the Bloody Mary. Bring your own concoction.
12:00pm Hors d'oeuvres and Costume Contest - On the dock. Be ready to present your best hors d'oeuvres for judging in taste and presentation. Partaking requires participation! Wear your best costume for a contest with a kid-friendly prize
1:00pm Awards - On the dock.
Depart for Navy Marina immediately after awards

Post # 5828

10/10/2026

3 of 5 Class 3

JYC Fall Series

JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast

Sun. Oct 4th, 2026 @ 12:30PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 4th @ 12:30PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 3 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6

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		✓
Chelsea	Squirrel		✓
Declan	Headsail Trimmer		✓
LisaM	Mast		✓
Lukas	Foredeck		✓
MikeB	Main Trimmer		✓
OliviaS	Headsail Trimmer		✓
SarahW	Pit		✓
Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 0)

JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 12:15 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

Weather Link
Tide Link

Post # 5879

10/4/2026

3 of 6
/ 4 of 6

Fall Race around Prudence

Fall Race around Prudence @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

Sat. Oct 3rd, 2026 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Oct 3rd @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid
Notice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 3 of 10

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
Aiden	Headsail Trimmer		✓
Bill	Helm		✓
Declan	Main Trimmer		✓
LisaM	Mast		✓
Lukas	Foredeck		✓
OliviaD	Headsail Trimmer		✓
OliviaS	Pit		✓
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence Island

Those needing a ride on base please meet Lisa 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 to on the causeway to drive on base

Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat.

Start @ 1030 West of Prudence Island Vicinity of R14 Allen's Harbor

See the Race Page for details

Post # 5823

10/3/2026

3 of 10

80th Anniversary Race to Mystic

80th Anniversary Race to Mystic @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

Fri. Sep 18th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Sep 18th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Registration: Twenty Hundred Club Link
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid
Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Watch Hill to Mystic GPX File
Race Results: 4 of 10

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		✓
Buster	Main Trimmer	Not staying on boat	✓
RolandH	Foredeck		✓
SarahW	Pit	Not staying on boat	✓
Sue O	Headsail Trimmer		✓
Total Crew: 5 (Confirmed: 5, Maybe: 0)

Twenty Hundred Club 80th Anniversary Race to Mystic

Buster meet Sue @ 0745 by Pass & ID lot to ride in with them. Bill will meet you on the causeway so you may drive on base.

Those staying on the boat bring towel and blanket or sleeping bag. We'll be on the dock with the dodger, shore power and the heater. There are shower facilities and bathrooms on the dock. Accommodations for the weekend:

Sue - V-Berth
Roland - main cabin
Bill & Cindy - aft cabin
Sarah & Buster - not staying overnight on boat

More info about the weekend:

I'll have Friday lunch available for all on the boat. Plan on the rest of the meals while on the dock in town. I'll have sandwiches for the trip back Monday. There will be some libations available on the boat.
Dockage at Mystic Seaport via Dockwa
Saturday
- 2:00pm Guided Tour - meet at the Masin & Clary deck
- 4:00pm Cocktails on the on the Masin & Clary deck
- 5:00pm Mystic Summer BBQ on the Masin & Clary deck- think elevated BBQ (salads, sirloin burgers, all beef hot dogs, ribs, and BBQ sides, and dessert) and access to a cash bar.
Mystic Seaport Tours

See the Race Page for details

Post # 5882

9/18/2026

4 of 10

Conanicut ATI Race

Conanicut ATI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast

Sun. Sep 6th, 2026 @ 9:45AM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 6th @ 9:45AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Conanicut YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $185
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 7 of 10
Series Results: Class: 7 of 10, Fleet: 34 of 83

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	Headsail Trimmer		✓	Party Ticket
Bill	Helm		✓	Party Ticket, +1 Cindy
Chelsea	Headsail Trimmer		✓
KevinC	Squirrel		✓	Party Ticket
Lukas	Foredeck		✓	Party Ticket
MikeB	Tactician		✓	Party Ticket
OliviaD	Mast		✓
SarahW	Pit		✓	Party Ticket
Wayne	Main Trimmer		✓	Party Ticket
Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 9, Maybe: 0)

Conanicut Around the Island Race with a party afterwards at Conanicut YC.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 9:30 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

Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat.

Dock time - 0945
Warning Signal for First Start: 1055 (slowest boats)
Go to Party at CYC 1630

Post # 5821

9/6/2026

7 of 10
/ Class: 7 of 10, Fleet: 34 of 83

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Bill on Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race at 10/11/2026 07:03PM
Comment by Bill: A very successful Mitchell Race weekend. The race out was challenging with the dying winds and current. We were 2nd to last boat to start and at o...
LisaM on Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race at 10/9/2026 04:19PM
Comment by LisaM: Mike, Lucas and all, if you want a ride with me to base Saturday morning because you are taking the ferry back Saturday eve, please be at my house ...
Bill on Canceled: Sail for Pride at 9/23/2026 03:51PM
Comment by Bill: This from Sail Newport - Event Canceled due to Wx Good afternoon, Sail for Pride Competitors, The Sail for Pride Committee has made the difficul...
Bill on 80th Anniversary Race to Mystic at 9/17/2026 12:45PM
Comment by Bill: Gourmet lunch for the crew Friday. Bill cooked a Prime Rib this week and has cut some slabs for sandwiches. Today onions were caramelized and put...
Sue O on Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race at 8/3/2026 10:13AM
Comment by Sue O: Beautiful sail both ways. Great shot in from of Castle Hill. Thanks Bill

Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey, Skipper assign position.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Total Crew 0 = Confirmed (0) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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

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Deliver to Borden Light Marina for Hauling @ Navy Marina Slip A49

In 2 days Wed. Oct 14th, 2026 @ 10:00AM - 1:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Oct 14th @ 10:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Preposition cars and do a trip up the bay - Coordinating with Pat Tormey on Blue Skies. Meet at Borden Light Marina 9:15am and one car drives to the Navy Base. Put in comments where you want to leave your car BLM at 9:15 or Base at 9:55.