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ANOTHER YEAR TOGETHER: Lucy Buckley and volunteer Katie Coughlin spend some time catching up prior to the event
‘A wonderful tradition’
One of the state’s most beloved traditions returned this week, as the 21st annual CJ Buckley Memorial Regatta took place on East Greenwich Bay on Monday and Tuesday. CJ was a competitive … more
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SAIL THE EDGEWOOD BASIN: The racing for the green fleet sailors took place north of the yacht club, near Save the Bay and the windmills at Fields Point. (Warwick Beacon photos by Greta Shuster)
Light breeze at Opti regatta hosted by Edgewood Yacht Club
On Tuesday, 66 children between the ages of 8 and 13 arrived early at Edgewood Yacht Club to compete in a sailing regatta. The Narragansett Bay Yachting Association (NBYA) organizes several junior … more
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Don’t dismiss those little annoyances without checking first
Clank…clank.                It was a tapping of metal on something hard and not what I expected. It was close, … more
SAILING IS LIFE: CJ Buckley’s mother, Lucy, enjoyes the regatta with Dr. Dipak Panigrahy, who worked with CJ during the time of his illness and volunteered at the event earlier this week.
20 years of sailing
The annual CJ Buckley Memorial Regatta made its return to East Greenwich Bay earlier this week, hitting another milestone as this year’s event marked its 20th competition.  CJ was a … more
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TEAM COLORS: So as to identify competing teams, regatta organizers used color T-shirts from different yacht clubs. Pictured are Cindy and John Cappetta distributing the shirts and registering the teams by color. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Sailors gather for 19th annual CJ Buckley Regatta
Sailors from all over the world gathered at Goddard State Park and East Greenwich Bay on Monday and Tuesday this week to take part in the 19th annual CJ Buckley Memorial Regatta. CJ Buckley was a … more
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SETTING SAIL: George Shuster and Stephanie Van Patten on SEASHELL, after a make-do repair of their steering.
Locals sail in Beetle Cat Championships
On Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and Aug. 1, eight boats from Edgewood Yacht Club participated in the Leo J. Telesmanick Beetle Cat Championships in Chatham, Massachusetts, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Beetle Cat boat class. The all-wood more
CLOSE QUARTERS: Strong winds and choppy waters required skilled sailing on the part of the young competitors. Here members of the Blue fleet prepare for the start of another race.
Optis converge at Edgewood Yacht Club
Optis converge at Edgewood Yacht Club They look no bigger than a bathtub and about as seaworthy as a teacup. They are called Optimists, or Optis for short. Optis are great for training young sailors and as they learn how to sail Optis it's not long more
PROUD PARENTS: Carter and Lucy Buckley at this week’s 18th annual regatta.
‘We’re back’
By ALEX SPONSELLER After missing last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual CJ Buckley Regatta was back in action earlier this week in East Greenwich Bay. CJ Buckley was a local sailor that was described as a fierce competitor and the ultimate more
Getting back on the water
The CJ Buckley Regatta made its return this week in East Greenwich Bay after being shelved in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a welcomed return to what has become one of the biggest events in Rhode Island sailing over the past two decades. CJ more
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