Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Block Island Race Week 2018- It’s On!

Block Island Race Week (Block Island, RI)- The Duck Island Yacht Club in Westbrook, Connecticut and the Block Island Yacht Club have teamed up to co-host Block Island Race Week 2018. The event will feature five days of racing on Block Island Sound June 17-22. The 2018 event will feature a whole host of unique events including:

  • One Design racing for all classes that can participate.
  • Mixed fleet racing under the PHRF, ORC, and IRC rating rules.
  • A first time participant’s class with video debriefing and coaching each day.
  • Classics and multihull racing
  • A cruising class holding one race each day starting at 2pm.
Daily shore side activities will be offered to friends and family who are not out on the water. Dinghy races and an island tour are just a few of the things we are planning: details will be available soon.  At the conclusion of the week champions will be crowned for best performance overall.

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