Author: Chris Szepessy

An avid lifelong sailor, Philippe Perut is the founder of a sailing and boating community called Coboaters, a crew finder network that connects skippers in need of crew and sailors seeking boats for everything from daysails to ocean crossings. He’s also the enthusiastic new owner of Narragansett Sailing School, on a mission to introduce as many people as possible to the joys of sailing. “I grew up in France, in a region called Vendee,” says Phil, who…

Celebrating 25 years this fall, RACE Coastal Engineering (RACE), headquartered in Stratford, CT, has a long history of working with shoreline communities to improve their coastlines and waterways. “Our focused experience working on waterfront infrastructure improvements and shoreline protection has enabled us to design innovative, cost effective and resilient solutions for the coastal environment,” said RACE President Devin Santa. RACE was founded in Guilford, CT in 1999 by John Roberge, P.E. (“JR”), a Coastal and Oceanographic Engineer…

Published by YETI and TALWEG 160 pages hardcover $100 Recently released by everyone’s favorite maker of coolers and rugged drinkware, WAVES is a lovingly produced tribute to the motions of the ocean and the duality of water. It’s among the most luxurious coffee table books we’ve seen, and with immersive essays by four legendary surfers, it’s an engaging, thoroughly enjoyable read. The latest in an adventure-oriented series from YETI (presently comprising three other volumes: DUCKS, WHITEWATER and…

Find out in the 2024 Long Island Sound Report Card   How’s the water? It’s the question Save the Sound’s staff are asked more than any other. And it’s one that requires a nuanced answer, depending on what “water” you’re talking about. The 2024 Long Island Sound Report Card, which we released on October 10 at multiple press events across the region, provides answers about the ecological health of the Sound, evaluating how well the water can…

The Bitter Ender Race, co-hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club and Storm Trysail Club on Saturday, October 19, was aptly named for most years. Mid-October conditions on Long Island Sound tend to be chilly and windy (the Bitter reference) and this is the last major Long Island Sound race of the season (the Ender). This year’s race retained its Ender status, but conditions were far from Bitter. In that this was only the second running of the Bitter…

The 2024 Classic Yacht Challenge Series (CYCS) concluded in spectacular fashion, with participation and competition reaching new heights. Spanning fourteen regattas and twenty-eight races, a total of 231 boats competed—representing growth in every way from 2023. The Classic Yacht Owners Association (CYOA) continues to foster the excitement and camaraderie that brings together vintage and modern classic yachts across districts.   “We’re thrilled to see participation grow in every way this year,” said CYOA President Timmy Dittrich. “In the future,…

By Dave Hemenway   The 2024 Thames River Finn Championship was held on Saturday, October 5 at the Thames Yacht Club (TYC) in New London, CT. While the weather forecast was for mild winds in the 5 to 8 mph range, the actual conditions were even better with a fresh breeze of 10 to 15 mph – perfect for a bunch of mature sailors racing former Olympic class singlehanders that were built half a century or more…

By Kate Somers, risingT Photos by Stephen R Cloutier @BlockIslandSteve The 2024 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta presented by ShopRite of Carteret (IOR), co-hosted by Storm Trysail Club and Larchmont Yacht Club in Larchmont, NY, concluded October 13 after two days of intense racing on Long Island Sound. The event saw participation by an impressive 326 sailors representing forty-one schools, spanning nineteen U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. With six divisions competing, each completed six or seven races, showcasing the…

Soundview Millworks Personalized Serving & Cutting Boards   Handcrafted by Grant Tankoos in Darien, CT since 2008, these maple and mahogany steak boards, appetizer boards, serving boards and cutting boards can be customized with a wide selection of handle and engraving options. Soundview Millworks’ boards (and knives!) are the perfect platform for creating a unique and thoughtful gift for someone special, and the ordering process is fun: pick your handle, pick your engraving, and get on board…

Grand Soleil Yachts has chosen Flagship Yacht Sales as their exclusive dealer for the Northeast USA, representing the brand from New York to Maine. Flagship, based in Mamaroneck NY, offers the entire Grand Soleil line of cruising and racing models, as well as the new GS Blue, a sustainably-built 33-footer.   “Grand Soleil has had tremendous success in the global market, but has had no representation in the northeast USA until now,” noted Flagship founder Michael Beers….