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Entry list is building (https://bit.ly/ILDRregister). Mueyu is one to note!:

⚓️ After 16 years of one-design racing and living aboard in San Francisco, Dave Peckham returned home to Rhode Island in 2022—and immediately started boat shopping.
He found Mueyu, a 2009 Akilaria 40RC1 in Spain, and set out to create the perfect “fast voyager”, something between racing and cruising.

After a double-handed sail from Gijón to Puerto Rico, a long list of repairs, a false start home, and even selling (then buying back) the boat, he finally brought Mueyu to RI last summer.

Now refitting in Wickford, this season is all about dialing, with plans for the Offshore 160, Solo/Twin, and the Ida Lewis Distance Race.

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Next up: maybe the Caribbean this winter… and a return lap of the Atlantic in 2027 🌊 Good luck Mueyu!

The fleet is building for the 2026 Ida Lewis Distance Race. With 12 teams already registered, the competition is shaping up for another incredible year!

Check out the current entries and see who’s already on the starting line:

https://yachtscoring.com/current_event_entries/50636

Ready to join them?

https://bit.ly/ILDRregister

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We’re thrilled to announce Kiel James Patrick as the presenting sponsor of the Ida Lewis Distance Race!

Taking place August 14–15, this beloved Newport-based offshore race continues to grow—bringing together sailors of all experience levels for a 24-hour test of skill, strategy, and endurance.

With deep roots in Rhode Island and a shared passion for tradition, this partnership celebrates the spirit of offshore sailing and the next generation of competitors.

Ready to take on the challenge?

📍 Newport, RI
📅 August 14–15

Learn more: https://www.ilyc.org/blog-post/Opvjoaz1qF

ILDR Registration: https://bit.ly/ILDRregister
ILDR NOR: https://bit.ly/2026NOR

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Have you seen the ILDR Website and Blog? (Worth reading!)
Everything you need is there, including NOR: https://bit.ly/2026NOR


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https://www.ilyc.org/blog-post/GkRxkyiwYX

Ida Lewis Distance Race: Newport’s Ultimate 24-Hour Offshore Test There are distance races, and then there is the Ida Lewis Distance Race: a full-throttle, 24-hour offshore challenge set in the very heart of New England sailing. For crews looking to test endurance, seamanship, and decision-making while racing across some of the most storied waters in the world, th...

Happy Birthday to Ida Lewis: born Feb 25, 1842! Thank you What's Up Newp for this great article honoring “The Grace Darling of America” on her birthday: https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/02/on-this-day-in-history-february-25-1842-ida-lewis-born-in-newport/

2026 NOR is posted! For everything you need to know, visit https://www.ilyc.org/distancerace

Youth sailors check it out: Joe Coopers excellent article in Windcheck.

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Boys & Girls Come Out to Play - WindCheck Magazine   One need not scratch too many layers of bytes down in the sailing ether to discover (two) holy grail topics of today’s sailing community. Everyone from USSA to the Olympics, SailGP, The Ocean Race, local clubs, even (yawn) the America’s Cup, is harping on the need for more kids, juniors, yout...

SAVE THE DATES - 2026 Ida Lewis Distance Race: August 14-15!

To keep your racing juices flowing, check out the video from the 2025 start by Nick Woviotis Skylla Filmworks https://bit.ly/4gPlZ8J

Photo by Stephen Cloutier

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Check out all of BlockIsland Steve's photos from the 2025 Ida Lewis Distance Race: https://bit.ly/4mjYzcP. If you want to buy, send the boat name and filename to [email protected], and he will send pricing with a link for high resolution download.

Thanks Steve, as always you've outdone yourself!

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PhotoGroup.us If interested in purchasing a high-resolution photo, please send the boat nameand filename to [email protected], we will send pricing with a link to pay and send.Thank you! Safe Harbor Race Weekend Ida Lewis Distance Race Sail Newport Conanicut Yacht Club ATI 2025 RHODY REGATTA 2025 IYAC NEWPORT....

Twenty Years Strong:
Iconic Ida Lewis Distance Race Served Up a High-Seas Showdown

NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 17, 2025) — The 20th anniversary of the Ida Lewis Distance Race delivered an unforgettable offshore challenge for 35 teams that took to the starting line Friday morning (August 15) in blustery east northeasterly winds. With a demanding downwind start in 12-15 knots, crews had to precisely time their spinnaker hoists – a thrilling sight just outside of Newport Harbor – as they launched into the 24-hour endurance race.

“Hosted by the Ida Lewis Yacht Club, this year’s edition stayed true to its reputation, serving up the full spectrum of offshore sailing: strong breezes, tidal currents, and sometimes frustrating stretches of light to no wind at all,” said Event Chair Anselm Richards. “The racecourse tested both seamanship and strategy, keeping crews and tacticians on their game from start to finish.”

The fleet featured two ORC, one Doublehanded, and three PHRF (Aloha, Bagheera, Coronet) classes. From seasoned veterans to ambitious newcomers, all teams faced the demanding conditions that have made this race a classic on the northeast sailing calendar.

Read the rest of the wrap release here: https://bit.ly/4lAOpnU


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