Hosted annually by Ida Lewis Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island, the Ida Lewis Distance Race is a premier overnight coastal sailing competition that challenges crews on courses through the waters of Rhode Island Sound, Buzzards Bay, Long Island Sound and beyond. Since its inception, the race has earned a reputation for innovative course design, competitive racing and exceptional hospitality, making it one of the most anticipated offshore events on the Northeast sailing calendar.
Click below to listen to an interview produced by Sail-Sport Talk with Karen Lie, as she talks to Joe Cooper and Bruce Chafee about their Ida Lewis Distance Race experience this year.