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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
    • BRYC Centennial Distance Race
    • Sail Park City Regatta
    • Brent C. Donahue Cross Sound Race
  • 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 email [email protected].

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)

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
Race Schedule 
Race Photos courtesy of David Henry



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]



This 40–70-mile mid-Sound challenge is timed to take advantage of the summer’s reliable southwesterlies. 
 
Designed as both a true test of seamanship and a perfect mid-season tune-up for the Vineyard Race, this event offers an outstanding opportunity to expand crew confidence in distance racing and nighttime sailing.  It is Race Committee's desire to have boats finish in the early morning hours.  An Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon.

The Regatta will offer Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, and Double-Handed classes and courses. Course distances will be adjusted for prevailing conditions that day. The Notice of Race (NOR) and final details will be provided in the Sailing Instructions on yachtscoring.com..

This is more than a race—it’s a celebration of 100 years of sailing at Black Rock Yacht Club, and we’re excited to mark the milestone by launching an event we hope will become a fixture on the Sound.


Saturday, July 18, 2026

A Legacy of Service: Sail Park City Regatta

The Sail Park City Regatta is a cornerstone event in Black Rock Harbor, bringing together the communities of Fayerweather and Black Rock Yacht Clubs for a day of competitive sailing in support of a meaningful cause. Since 1999, the Regatta has raised more than $150,000 for Swim Across the Sound, benefiting families of cancer patients at St. Vincent’s Medical Center—including $17,620 raised last year alone.

Each year, boats from across Long Island Sound participate in this growing event, with many crews joining the post-race celebration at Fayerweather Yacht Club—a highlight of the season.

More than a race, the Sail Park City Regatta reflects the strength, generosity, and spirit of our sailing community. Whether on the water or ashore, all are encouraged to take part.

Even if you are not racing, you can support the cause by sponsoring Black Rock Yacht Club’s virtual boat or another participating vessel—support a boat here.

To learn more or explore sponsorship opportunities, please review this sponsorship information and email [email protected]

2026 Notice of Race (NoR)
2026 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