6/9/2026 11:27:13 AM by Mark Schneider

Spring Series – June 6, 2026

Saturday's racing brought two more races in tricky, shifty conditions — near-nothing breeze at times, light fills, and some powerful gusts right as race 2 wrapped up

One reminder: this was the last 11am start. From June 13th, the fleet moves to 1pm to let the Watch Hill afternoon breeze fill in. See you out there.

6/9/2026 11:20:37 AM by Mark Schneider

Wednesday Night Race – WH15s | June 3, 2025

8 boats raced on a beautiful night with a medium-light breeze. Rainbow and Cactus Pie made strong season debuts, taking 1st and 2nd on the water. Hi Toots! holds the series lead with 4 points, while Goose and Bahama Gal are tied at 7 — separated only by tiebreaker. Rainbow slots in at 4th despite missing the first race.

6/1/2026 3:51:10 PM by Mark Schneider, Ed Melvin - photo credit

Watch Hill 15 Fleet – Racing Starts!

Three days of racing down, and the fleet is looking healthy. A record (at least in my memory) 8 boats turned out for Memorial Day on May 24 – conditions started rainy but cleared nicely for two good races. The Wednesday night race on May 27 nearly didn't happen; the wind was so light the RC considered abandoning, but the fleet raced under a gorgeous sky. May 31's races were moved from Saturday to Sunday so folks could attend Bud Brooks's Celebration of Life – a fitting tribute from a close community.

On the water, Hi Toots! (15) has been the boat to beat, leading both the Spring Series and Wednesday Night standings. Goose (22) edges Tight Squeeze (24) for second in the Spring Series on tiebreaker, with a tight battle all the way down the fleet.

More racing ahead – stay tuned.

4/22/2026 9:26:50 AM by Mark Schneider

Long snowy winter

It’s been a long, snowy winter in Watch Hill, with the harbor quiet and the docks buried for weeks on end. But now, as the days warm and the snow fades, the Watch Hill Yacht Club is coming back to life. Boats are being readied, plans are underway, and the excitement for another sailing season is building fast.

Picture from Feb 23rd snow storm

9/21/2025 12:25:26 PM by Mark Schneider

Sept 17 & 20 (Wed and Sat)

A blustery midweek race on September 17 saw steady winds in the teens and eight boats on the line, with Goose taking first under the guidance of sailmaker Randy Shore. By Saturday, September 20, conditions turned unpredictable, with winds shifting wildly in strength and direction. Hi Toots! capitalized on the chaos to secure two first-place finishes, while Randy joined Bahama Gal to advise on future sail plans. The fleet looks ahead to next season with new spinnakers set to bring fresh color to the course.