Results

2023

Around the Island Race (Conanicut YC)

Conanicut Yacht Club | Newport, RI | Sep 03, 2023 | SRM IX (Carkeek 47)

11th (out of 86)

Overall

4th

In Class

(out of 6)

4th in Class L (fastest, largest boats), and 11th overall - out of 86 total boats racing. Not our usual 1st, but given the circumstances, it was respectable. We raced without a dedicated Tactician, which is a big issue on this boat, and two boats in our class were 66' all-out racers - hard to beat when we're 47'. Need to work hard to improve the chatter on the boat - way too much talking.
2022

Around the Island Race (Conanicut YC)

Conanicut Yacht Club | Newport, RI | Sep 04, 2022 | SRM IX (Carkeek 47)

3rd (out of 78)

Overall

2nd

In Class

(out of 8)

2nd in Class (K), and 3rd overall (out of about 80 boats). A strong performance - especially considering five of our 12 crew were brand new to this boat. Missed 1st in class and 1st overall by about two minutes. Looking back on the course, we could have found a few times to make that up. Winds from the S at about 12 knots with some gusty condition to 15-16 knots. Mostly non-planing speeds downwind. Need to hop on a place as soon as the breeze is a steady 15 knots or more.
2021

Around the Island Race (Conanicut YC)

Conanicut Yacht Club | Newport, RI | Sep 05, 2021 | SRM IX (Carkeek 47)

1st (out of 87)

Overall

1st

In Class

(out of 8)

1st in Class; 1st to Finish; 1st Elapsed Time - and a moral victory for 1st Overall on Corrected time. Though the results show us as 2nd overall, the boat scored in 1st place “Space Cadet” is a VX One that sailed with an improper rating. They used a trapeze (as everyone saw), and allegedly had 150lbs taken off the bulb and was never remeasured and re-rated for these changes. Apparently, the other VX owners (all Class E) approached the owner requesting he withdraw. He has refused. Very disappointing lack of sportsmanship and fair play.
2019

Around the Island Race (Conanicut YC)

Conanicut Yacht Club | Newport, RI | Sep 01, 2019 | SRM VIII (C&C 30OD) (C&C 30 OD)

1st (out of 102)

Overall

1st

In Class

(out of 11)

1st Overall out of over 100 boats and 1st in Class (F). Start postponed due to no winds early. Then we started in a light/moderate easterly that clocked to SE. Counter clockwise around Conanicut Island. 1st boat all the way to Beavertail. Link to media post:https://www.jamestownpress.com/articles/stark-raving-mad-viii-wins-local-sailing-contest/
2017

Around the Island Race (Conanicut YC)

Conanicut Yacht Club | Newport, RI | Sep 03, 2017 | SRM VIII (C&C 30OD) (C&C 30 OD)

2nd

In Class

(out of 10)

Fast Race around the island sailed under the remnants of Hurricane Harvey, a tropical storm while over the race course. Breeze rapidly diminished from 30 knots to 12-15 knots over 2-3 hours as it went past. Fun ride - hit speeds of 18 knots with the 3A. Took a 2nd in class with only a custom 35' racer beating us.