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2026 Launch Service

Resumes in April 2026

 Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 203-335-0587 x2012
Radio: VHF Channel 14 (monitored by launch personnel)

 Guest Mooring Reservations

Weather & Harbor Info:
Stay up to date with weather conditions for Black Rock Entrance Channel and view our harbor's nautical map.

Weather Harbor Map

Our Tradition

Located at the mouth of Black Rock Harbor, Black Rock Yacht Club (BRYC) offers immediate access to the beauty of the Long Island Sound. With our private pier and mooring field, members can easily set sail and explore the open water.

BRYC is home to a vibrant sailing community, featuring a full calendar of racing, cruising, and on-water activities for Adults and Youth. Whether you're crewing for Wednesday Night Racing or enjoying a relaxed, social Friday evening Chowder Race, there's always an opportunity to get on the water. For those looking to learn, our Ideal 18 sailing clinics provide hands-on instruction and our fleet is available year-round.

From seasoned racers and leisurely cruisers to powerboaters and beginners, BRYC offers a welcoming environment for all who love the water.

Set sail with us and be part of the tradition

Sailing Activities

Big Boat Programs
  • Wednesday Night Racing
  • YRA/LIS PHRF Regattas
    • Brent C. Donahue Cross Sound Race
    • Sail Park City Regatta
  • Big Boat Cruising
  • Friday Night Chowder Racing
  • Weekend Raft Ups
  • Overnight Destination Cruises
Ideal 18 Programs
  • Ideal 18 Clinic
    • Beginners
    • Intermediate Skill Building
    • Private Lessons
  • Frostbiting
  • WOW - Women On the Water Supper Series
  • Sunburn Series
Youth Member Sailing Programs
  • Junior Activity Programs
    • "Salty Dog" (ages 5 and up)
    • Opti
    • RS Feva
    • C420
    • Laser Radial & Laser
  • Jr Big Boat Program - Cruising Club & Racing Team
*Youth sailing programs are also open to non members. For more information please see here.

Register Here



While most of the club is quiet this time of year the sailing community at BRYC is in full swing. Every Sunday from Jan. 25 - April 26 sailors from Black Rock, Fayerweather and Pequot Yacht Clubs will compete in the BRYC harbor for the Ideal 18 Black Rock Harbor Frostbite Championship.

Teams of two compete on four Sundays throughout the season, with the top five teams competing in the championship on Sunday, April 26. We sail in the club’s Ideal 18 – a Bruce Kirby designed keelboat which sails like a dinghy but more stable and forgiving.

If you are interested in sailing and would like more information, please email Bernie Prat ([email protected]).  Use this link to register and sign the waiver.


If you don’t have a partner, we can pair you up with someone. We also have a substitute list for those that can’t commit to the full season Sundays but would like to get out sailing when they can.

Sail Fast!

Notice of Race (NOR)
Sailing Instructions (SI) (coming soon)

Dates to Remember
  • Sailors' Meeting - Thursday, January 15, 2026 - at least one member of each team must attend
  • Series - Every  Sunday, from January 25th-April 19th; makeup races will be held as needed 
  • No Race - Easter, Sunday, April 5th
  • Championship Race - Sunday, April 26th
Score Sheet (coming soon)
Race Schedule (coming soon)


In conjunction with Fayerweather Yacht Club, Black Rock Yacht Club hosts a Wednesday Night Racing series. WNR is a spinnaker and non-spinnaker class series. The courses vary based on conditions of the day. The PHRF series is scored on adjusted time with the boats with highest average place winning the series. While the races are competitive, all members are welcome.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 season.  Looking forward to seeing you at the Awards Dinner on September 24th - RSVP Here 

If you are interested in entering your boat or crewing on an existing boat or serving on the Race Committee, please contact our Yachting Chair - [email protected]



Saturday, July 19, 2025

2025 Notice of Race (NoR) - coming soon
2025 Sailing Instructions (SI) - coming soon

Registration will be available online at Yachtscoring
Saturday, September 20, 2025

This is a distance race of approximately 20-25 miles, starting in the area off of Black Rock Harbor.
 
2025 Notice of Race (NoR)
2025 Sailing Instructions (SI) - coming soon
 
Registration will be available online at Yachtscoring