Close Opti Action

The talented Optimist fleet at the Saunderstown Yacht Club scoots toward the leeward mark in a warmup race last weekend.

Fog on the Bay

An unusual low fog still allows good visibility above it.

Competition to Leeward

These two boats to leeward are our main competition -- the Nonsuch is leading the series and the Freedom is always in the fight, but has trouble sailing to its rating. I sail on a nice old wooden 8 meter and we are a bit erratic, but have had a good start this season with a 1st and 2nd.

Wickford Racing

Another Wednesday evening race shot -- prestart.

Twelves in Newport

Two twelve-meter yachts gear up for the season in Newport.

This is the 12 Meter 'Golden Year' -- 50th anniversary of the founding of the class -- link here to see the amazing schedule of events for 12 meters this year in the northeast including the 12-meter worlds in Newport September 22-26.

More than 30 of these beautiful yachts are expected to participate in events this season.

Wickford Wednesday Racing

20 boats turned out on a cloudy but comfortable Wednesday evening to race in Wickford -- 4 fleets -- no waiting.

Wickford Schooner

Schooner on the bay on a quiet spring day.