Battle of the Bay 2021
May 15 @ Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI, USA
GENERAL INFO
The 7th annual Battle of the Bay race will be held May 15, 2021. Hosted by Tim Dwyer, this approximately 5-6 mile race on Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay is held within the bay in semi-protected water. Although primarily for surfskis, outrigger canoes, rowing dories, open water rowing shells and SUPs are also welcome to participate.
There is no registration fee, but you must register online before the race. No formal awards will be given but this race is part of the SurfskiRacing.com point series.
There is no registration fee, but you must register online before the race. No formal awards will be given but this race is part of the SurfskiRacing.com point series.
Here's a link to the course map from a previous year. The course may change depending on conditions.
NOTICE: Paddlers will meet at a new venue on the southernmost tip of Goat Island in Newport, RI. Once onto Goat Island travel south and enter the security gate. Travel to the southernmost tip of the Island till you can't drive anymore. Drop your boat and drive back a hundred yards and find a parking spot up by one of the brick condominiums. Provide your email for important updates.
Schedule
8:30 - Registration and check-in
9:30 - Captain's meeting
10:00 - Race start
Bring a chair and lunch for hanging out on the beach afterwards and great views of historic Newport harbor.
10:00 - Race start
Bring a chair and lunch for hanging out on the beach afterwards and great views of historic Newport harbor.
2020 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2018 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2017 Race Video from Wesley Echols
2016 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2015 Race Report from Greg Lesher
See Surfski America for past results.
Disclaimer and Warning
This race is being run under the Common Adventure model. You are responsible for your own safety. The race directors assume no liability. All paddlers must have a PFD, leg or paddle leash, phone or VHF radio in waterproof case, and whistle. Failure to carry these items will result in exclusion from the official results. Orange smoke flares are highly recommended, but not required. Do not register for this race unless you are comfortable paddling alone in rough water and have good self-rescue skills.
See Surfski America for past results.
Disclaimer and Warning
This race is being run under the Common Adventure model. You are responsible for your own safety. The race directors assume no liability. All paddlers must have a PFD, leg or paddle leash, phone or VHF radio in waterproof case, and whistle. Failure to carry these items will result in exclusion from the official results. Orange smoke flares are highly recommended, but not required. Do not register for this race unless you are comfortable paddling alone in rough water and have good self-rescue skills.