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Women's Sailing

Women’s participation in sailing and racing in Narragansett Bay continues to grow.

NBYA encourages women’s sailing across Narragansett Bay and beyond by sharing:

  • Information on women’s sailing events
  • Building community among women sailors
  • Facilitating education on sailing and racing topics among women.

News

Calendar

(Women's Events Only below, add your event, or see full calendar)

Dedicated Women’s Sailing Programs for the 2026 - So far! 

Rhode Island YC:

  • Women’s Speaker Event, Date TBD, Open Subject: Marine Engine Repair

  • Women’s Regatta, Date TBD, Open

Narragansett Terrace YC:

  • Women’s Race, Date TBD, Closed

Barrington YC:

  • Women’s Speaker Event, 3/24, Open Subject: Speed Ice Sailing

  • Women’s Sailing Classes., Closed

  • Women’s Regatta, 8/10, Open

Bristol YC:

  • Women’s Speaker Event, 1/27, Open Subject: Weather

  • Women’s Sailing Classes, Open

  • Women’s All-Day Event, 6/6, Open Format: TBD

  • Women’s All-Day Event, 7/26, Open Format: TBD

  • Women’s All-Day Event, 8/9, Open Format: TBD

East Greenwich YC:

  • Mary Rose Marshall ( Jr. Women's) Regatta, 6/29-30, Open

Newport Multi Club:

  • Herreshoff 12 ½ Weekly Racing

New York YC:

  • Women’s Invitational 2x2 Team Race, 5/30-5/31

  • NYYC Women’s International Championship, 9/12-9/19

Women’s Racing

The Rhode Island Yacht Club and Barrington Yacht Club are inviting women skippers and their women crews to participate in PHRF races during the summer of 2026. 

Barrington Yacht Club’s 2026 Ole Ladies' Cup (Monday, Aug 10), More Information: Kristen Kreuzkamp, Race Committee Chair/ Email: racing@barringtonyc.com


Rhode Island Yacht Club’s 2026 Ladies Cup Regatta (Date to Be Announced). Celebrating the competitive spirit of women sailors in Narragansett Bay, the RIYC’s Ladies Cup is one of the oldest perpetual trophies in women’s sailing. Participants must have women captains and crews, with at least 50% female members. More Information: race@riyc.org

Sailing Classes

Women Sailing and Boating Conference: Learn, Connect, and Build Confidence
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Where: Cove Haven Marina, Barrington, RI
Learn More and Register HERE

Sailing Lessons for Women in Bristol
When: Monday Evenings,June 22 to July 27
Where: Bristol Yacht Club, Bristol, RI.
Learn More and Register HERE

Sailing Lessons for Women in Jamestown
When: Summer 2026 (Details TBD)
Where: Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation (CISF)
Learn More: Contact Meg Myles, CISF Program Director at Meg@jamestownsailing.org