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Race Notes

8/15/2025 1:59:04 PM by Mark Schneider

Wednesday Night's biggest turn out

Biggest race of the season with 17 boats and 22 Juniors on the line. Steady 10-knot breeze made for fast, fun sailing, with Cactus Pie taking the win. Packed house after racing, and drops in the series will start next week as we hit race 13.

8/12/2025 10:35:17 AM by Mark Schneider

Saturday Series Aug 8/9

Saturday’s race was held inside due to light winds and a smaller-than-usual race committee team. Ten boats were on the starting line, though a technical issue meant only nine were able to compete in the first race.

8/4/2025 9:14:13 PM by SJ Lefebvre

Watch Hill wins the Parsons Cup!

Mark Schneider, Sara Kearney, Tom Kearney, Stephen Schwartz, SJ Lefebvre and Scott Brooks represented Watch Hill in the annual Parsons Cup on Sunday. After a day of challenging sailing on Herreshoff Bulleyes, the racers returned with a win for WHYC, with Stephen and Tom placing first and Scott and Sara placing third overall.

Thank you Fishers Island Yacht Club for hosting such a great day of sailing!

8/4/2025 9:04:34 PM by SJ Lefebvre

Nine WH15s kick off the August Series

Great conditions make for two exciting races as Tight Squeeze (#24) takes a decisive lead in the first Saturday of the August Series.

8/4/2025 8:40:11 PM by SJ Lefebvre

Windless Wednesday night race on a glassy bay

Flat water and shifty, light wind made for a challenging race for seven participating WH15s.

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