Block Island Race Week: Battle of the Block
The J/109 North American Championship will be the talk of the tent. They’ve got the numbers and the rivalries to fuel the rum karate.
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The J/109 North American Championship will be the talk of the tent. They’ve got the numbers and the rivalries to fuel the rum karate.
Race documents for the 50th Anniversary Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Week in June, 2015.
For three Race Week teams, its not about the vintage of the raceboats or the size of their budget. It’s about getting out to the Block with friends and family and having a good time.
Eight championship events, including the IRC and HPR North Americans, will be held at the Storm Trysail Club’s Block Island Race Week this June. Over 150 boats have signed up for the 25th anniversary of the biennial event. New fleets include classic boats, doublehanded boats, and Gunboats. As usual, the regatta will include an 18-mile around-the-island race. Click here to visit BIRW’s website [Click here to watch footage from the 24th edition.](http://www
The 24th edition of this five-day event includes racing for four IRC classes, five PHRF classes, as well as one-design competition in Farr 40s, NYYC Sway 42s, J/44s, J/109s, and J/105s. Read about the racing in our Finish Line forum.
The J/109 North American Championship will be the talk of the tent. They’ve got the numbers and the rivalries to fuel the rum karate.
Race documents for the 50th Anniversary Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Week in June, 2015.
For three Race Week teams, its not about the vintage of the raceboats or the size of their budget. It’s about getting out to the Block with friends and family and having a good time.
Eight championship events, including the IRC and HPR North Americans, will be held at the Storm Trysail Club’s Block Island Race Week this June. Over 150 boats have signed up for the 25th anniversary of the biennial event. New fleets include classic boats, doublehanded boats, and Gunboats. As usual, the regatta will include an 18-mile around-the-island race. Click here to visit BIRW’s website [Click here to watch footage from the 24th edition.](http://www
The 24th edition of this five-day event includes racing for four IRC classes, five PHRF classes, as well as one-design competition in Farr 40s, NYYC Sway 42s, J/44s, J/109s, and J/105s. Read about the racing in our Finish Line forum.
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