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The Block Island Race was first held in 1946 and is a qualifier for the North Ocean Racing Trophy (ORC), the Double Handed Ocean Racing Trophy (ORC), the New England Lighthouse Series (PHRF) and the Gulf Stream Series (ORC). The Block Island Race is also a qualifier for the Caper, Sagola and Windigo trophies awarded by the YRA of Long Island Sound and the “Tuna Trophy” for the best combined ORC scores in the Edlu and Storm Trysail Block Island Race.
The Block Island Course Boats will sail from the Start; leave Green Bell “1BI” and Block Island to starboard, to the Finish, leaving Red Bell “32” (The Cows)and Red Nun “2” to starboard.Course distance is 186NM.
First signal noon Friday. Start at Cows (R32).
Labor Day weekend’s Vineyard Race is a classic American yachting event. This 238-mile course stretches from Shippan Point through the swirling currents of Plum Gut past Block Island, and on to the light tower at the entrance to Buzzard’s Bay. Once reached, sailers return by leaving Block Island to starboard en route to the finish in Stamford Harbor.
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