Annual Calendar

Be at Dock - Tue May 10th @ 5:15PM EDT

JYC Spring Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1810.

Be at Dock - Sat May 28th @ 8:00AM EDT

Mitchell Regatta Rules 2021

Pursuit race to BI - non spinnaker.

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.
• 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.

Sunday

• 10:00am Bloody Mary Contest (virgin of course) - Back by popular demand. Bring your own concoction. What you do with the mixes after the judges taste them is up to you.
• 3:00pm Hors d'oeuvres - On the dock. Be ready to present your best hors d'oeuvres for judging in taste and presentation. Partaking requires participation!
• 4:00pm Awards - On the dock.

Monday

• Leave as you so desire or continue to enjoy the island. Be sure to check with your dock
  mates in case any of them want to leave early.

Be at Dock - Tue May 31st @ 5:00PM EDT

One Design Classes Ensign, J/22, S-Boat

Be at Dock - Wed Jun 1st @ 5:00PM EDT

Be at Dock - Fri Jun 10th @ 9:00AM EDT

The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday

IC37 Category “B” Regatta

The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day

The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in IRC, ORC,
One-Design classes, Classics (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker), Multihulls, PHRF Navigators
(Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker).
● Racing may consist of the following:
﹣ Drop mark races on Rhode Island Sound or Narragansett Bay;
﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;

Be at Dock - Sat Jun 11th @ 9:00AM EDT

The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday

IC37 Category “B” Regatta

The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day

The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in IRC, ORC,
One-Design classes, Classics (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker), Multihulls, PHRF Navigators
(Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker).
● Racing may consist of the following:
﹣ Drop mark races on Rhode Island Sound or Narragansett Bay;
﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;

Be at Dock - Tue Jun 14th @ 5:15PM EDT

JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1810.

Be at Newport, RI - Fri Jun 17th @ 9:30AM EDT

The 635-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race, one of very few international distance races, and (with the Transpac Race) one of just two of the world’s regularly scheduled races held almost entirely out of sight of land. Founded in 1906, the 52nd running of the Bermuda Race is scheduled for June 17, 2022.

Be at Dock - Sat Jul 2nd @ 9:00AM EDT

Be at Sail Newport - Sat Jul 9th @ 11:00AM EDT

Friday

• 1400-1800 Waiver drop off, and Check-in for all classes

Saturday

• 0800-0900 Waiver drop off, and Check-in
• 1100 Initial Warning Signal for all classes

Sunday

• 1100 Initial Warning Signal for all classes
• 1500 No initial Warning Signal shall be made after this time for any Division
• After racing Awards ceremony and competitor reception

Be at Oldport Launch - Tue Jul 12th @ 8:30AM EDT

J/109 East Coast Championship

IC37 US National Championship Category “A” Regatta
Monday:

• 1500-1800 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center

Tuesday:

• 1000-1800 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
• 1200-1600 Clinic & Practice Racing
• 1800 Opening Reception

Wednesday:

• 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
• 1100 First Warning Signal
• 1700-1900 Hospitality Villa

Thursday:

• 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
• 1100 First Warning Signal
• 1700-1900 Hospitality Villa

Friday:

• 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
• 1100 First Warning Signal
• 1700-1900 Hospitality Villa

Saturday:

• 1100 First Warning Signal
• 1800 Cocktails
• 1900 Rolex Awards Dinner

Be at Dock - Tue Jul 19th @ 5:00PM EDT

One Design Classes Ensign, J/22, S-Boat

Be at Dock - Wed Jul 20th @ 5:00PM EDT

Be at Dock - Sat Jul 23rd @ 9:00AM EDT

Twenty Hundred Club Race to Cuttyhunk

Start @ 1030 by G“3” Southeast of Rose Island

Race out on Saturday and party, then return on Sunday.

See the Race Page for details

Be at Dock - Tue Jul 26th @ 5:15PM EDT

JYC Summer Crew Rotation race. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1810.

Be at Dock - Fri Jul 29th @ 10:30AM EDT

New England Solo Twin Regatta
2019 Solo Twin SI

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 @ 1150 Warning signal for the first class start
Sat @ 1700 Awards Reception, Newport YC (approximate time)

Be at Dock - Sat Aug 6th @ 9:00AM EDT

Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island

Start @ 1030 by G“3” Southeast of Rose Island

Buy tickets for the BBQ by the Oar

See the Race Page for details

Be at Dock - Mon Aug 8th @ 9:00AM EDT

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

Be at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard - Fri Aug 12th @ 11:00AM EDT

J/109 East Coast Regatta Series

IC37 Category “B” Regatta

Thursday

• 1200-1800 Check-In at assigned Safe Harbor marina

Friday

• 1200 First Warning Signal
• 1800 SHNEB Coastal New England Dinner will be held on The Point at Safe
  Harbor New England Boatworks overlooking Narragansett Bay. Transportation to & from hotels
  reserved for Safe Harbor Race Weekend and other local marinas will be available, if needed, for
  guests traveling to and from Safe Harbor New England Boatworks on Friday evening.

Saturday

• 1200 First Warning Signal
• 1800 SHNSY Talk of the Town Crew Party and dinner will be held at Safe
  Harbor Newport Shipyard in the heart of downtown Newport featuring live music and local
  crew favorite fare.

Sunday

• 1200 First Warning Signal
• 1600 Prize-Giving location will be detailed in the Sailing Instructions.

Be at Dock - Fri Aug 19th @ 11:00AM EDT

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY
1630 – 1800: REGISTRATION
1800: SKIPPERS’ MEETING for both Offshore and In Bay classes

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 – OFFSHORE CLASSES ONLY
1100 Warning Signal – ORC
1110 Warning Signal – Double-Handed
1120 Warning Signal – PHRF
1130 Warning Signal – Cruising Spinnaker

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 - IN BAY CLASES ONLY
1000 Warning Signal - PHRF
1010 Warning Signal – Double-Handed
1020 Warning Signal – Cruising Spinnaker

ALL CLASSES (OFFSHORE AND IN BAY)
1900 TIME LIMIT for ALL CLASSES, including OFFSHORE and IN BAY.
1930 THE AWARDS CEREMONY for ALL CLASSES.
(The Award Ceremony final logistics will be announced at the Skippers
Meeting and will be subject to guidance and regulations then in place in
Newport, Rhode Island.)

Be at Dock - Sat Aug 27th @ 8:00AM EDT

Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry Race

Start @ 0900 at various designated marks in Narragansett Bay

See the Race Page for details

Be at Dock - Tue Aug 30th @ 5:15PM EDT

JYC Fall Series Tuesday 30 August @ 1810, then Sunday afternoon weekly 9/11 through 10/2. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.

Be at Dock - Sun Sep 4th @ 9:45AM EDT

Conanicut Around the Island Race with a party afterwards at Conanicut YC.
Dock time - 0945
Warning Signal for First Start: 1055 (slowest boats)
Go to Party at CYC 1630

Be at Dock - Sat Sep 10th @ 9:30AM EDT

1100 Initial Warning Signal for starts near Rose Island

Be at Dock - Sun Sep 11th @ 12:30PM EDT

JYC Fall Series Tuesday 30 August @ 1810, then Sunday afternoon weekly 9/11 through 10/2. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.

Be at Dock - Fri Sep 23rd @ 9:00AM EDT

IMIC37CA Category “A” Regatta

Be at Sail Newport - Fri Sep 23rd @ 9:00AM EDT

Be at Sail Newport - Tue Oct 4th @ 9:00AM EDT

• October 2 Measurement and Weigh-In
• October 3 Measurement and Weigh-In
• October 4 - 8 Championship Racing

Be at Dock - Sat Oct 8th @ 8:00AM EDT

Mitchell Race Rules 2021
Pursuit race to BI - non spinnaker.

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.
• 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.

Sunday

• 10:00am Bloody Mary Contest (virgin of course) - Back by popular demand. Bring your own concoction. What you do with the mixes after the judges taste them is up to you.
• 3:00pm Hors d'oeuvres - On the dock. Be ready to present your best hors d'oeuvres for judging in taste and presentation. Partaking requires participation!
• 4:00pm Awards - On the dock.

Monday

• Leave as you so desire or continue to enjoy the island. Be sure to check with your dock
  mates in case any of them want to leave early.