Rhody Regatta Set for May 31

Sailboats race on Narragansett Bay during the 2024 Rhody Regatta. Photo/Stephen R. Cloutier

The Narragansett Bay sailing season will kick into high gear on May 31 with the third annual Rhody Regatta.

The single mid-distance race is hosted by the International Yacht and Athletic Club in Newport. It follows a course of roughly 18 miles around Conanicut Island.

Mark your calendar.

The 2025 event will feature a few changes from previous years. The start and finish area will be in the vicinity of Gould Island rather than the previous start/finish area near Fort Adams. Also, the awards party will be held the following day on Sunday, June 1 at the Bristol Yacht Club.

The Rhody Regatta is open to all cruising/racing yachts with or without a 2025 PHRF of Narragansett Bay handicap.

Boats will be divided into handicap and one-design classes according to rating and other factors.

Prizes will be awarded to the best three boats on corrected time in each class, best overall corrected time, and the team raising the most funds for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

The regatta is a fundraiser benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank headquartered in Providence. The food bank provides food to over 84,000 Rhode Islanders each month.

Regatta skippers are encouraged to make a minimum $250 donation to the food bank.

Learn more about the Rhody Regatta.