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Block Island Race Week Draws Sailors From Near And Far
Day-one race plans on Monday were disrupted by heavy fog. Nonetheless, the mood was said to be bright.
NEW SHOREHAM, RI — Block Island Race Week is underway, drawing hundreds of competitors to the big-boat regatta.
Day-one race plans on Monday were disrupted in various ways by heavy fog. Nonetheless, the mood was reportedly bright.
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"After months of anticipation to get back out on the water post-COVID, the 158 teams (a recent BlRW fleet record) were eager to go," reports Scuttlebut Sailing News.
The event, presented by Margaritaville, extends from June 21 to 25.
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