Block Island Race Week’s final tent party was abuzz with anticipation and excitement, as sailors and spectators awaited the announcement of cumulative awards for the regatta’s 60th anniversary. For the first time in recent memory, BIRW featured racing on all five days of the week, featuring fierce competition and extraordinary sailing June 23-27. “This regatta saw 140 races across 17 classes and multiple championship contests,” said Race Director Dick Neville. “The weather definitely cooperated, allowing our race management team to showcase the very best Block Island has to offer.” Six J/88s competed in the biennial event. Congratulations to Dave Dennison and the Piranha team of Alex Smith, Meagan Bryant, Bryan Cameron, Kevin Meier and Kris Werner who tallied only top three finishes for 21 net points. Runner-up was Jack McGuire’s MI2 Powered by Dirty Harry, followed by Iris Vogel’s Deviation. Complete results/event details: https://stormtrysail.org/regattas/blockislandraceweek/. A week that started off with a day one wind delay and three days of scorching heat and humidity, yielded to heavier breezes and a slightly more agitated sea state by the later days of racing. However, sailors across all three marinas hosting the fleet commented on the “champagne” and “Chamber of Commerce” conditions for which Block Island is known.