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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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LEARNING THE ROPES: Youth sailors get ready to hit the water. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Edgewood sets sail on another summer of fun
The Edgewood Sailing School in Cranston is set for another busy summer as it looks to provide top-notch instruction and opportunities to sailors old and new. The school recently began its youth … more
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Sometimes you go with your gut
“See that?” Ben Block said pointing to an orange blob turning red at the center position in a sea of arrows that more or less formed a pattern from southeast.  He handed over the … more
HITTING THE WATER: Dana Richie hits the water alongside Alex Stepanov, who taught her the basics of sailing. (Warwick Beacon photos)
At the helm for a first time
With the wind turbines of Providence spinning in the background, I uneasily stepped off of the stable motorboat and into the rocking sailboat. For this assignment, I traded my business casual attire … more
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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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Frozen Few were toasty (and wet) for frostbite racing
George Shuster had great expectations for Sunday, the first day of frostbite racing at Edgewood Yacht Club. The weather forecast was unbelievable for this time of year. The temperature could hit 75 … more
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THE END OF A DAY OF RACING AND MORE TO COME: George Shuster and his wife Stephanie of Warwick prepare to moor their Beetle Cat after sailing six races Saturday in the Leo J. Telesmanick Beetle Cat Championship Regatta at Edgewood Yacht Club. Shuster was elected chair of the Northeast Beetle Cat Association that evening.
Classic Beetle Cats purr at EYC regatta
Edgewood Yacht Club could well earn the title of the “Bug Capital” of the sailing community. Earlier this summer, the club hosted the North American WASZP championships and Saturday and … 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
PREPARATIONS: Members of the Frozen Few ready their Sunfish for a Sunday morning of races from the Edgewood Yacht Club docks.
Frozen Few come prepared for unexpected
By JOHN HOWELL By all indicators, Sunday offered near perfect conditions for frostbiting. The wind at 10 knots was out of the northeast. There were wavelets, no white caps. It was 35 degrees. Lines wouldn't be stiffened by ice and even better, while more
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SAILING AWAY: Tom D’Albora’s Coconut (left) and David Schwartz’s Mischief (right) sailing downwind.
Sailing results
The Bridge Fiasco By NICK BOWEN The Twenty Hundred Club has a reputation for hosting adventurous sailboat races and on Sunday, June 7, it again pushed the envelope with a new race called the "e;Bridge Fiasco."e; This race is based on a similar race in San more
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