42nd Annual Mitchell Memorial Day Regatta

Friday, May 24 – Monday, May 27, 2024

Skippers’ Meeting at 6:00pm Friday, May 26 at the Newport Yacht Club.

Downloads

Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
Entrants
Scratch Sheet (TBD)

Memorial Day Past Results

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The Mitchell Memorial Day Regatta is an annual race from Newport to Block Island started by Newport Yacht Club member and past commodore Cliff Mitchell and is named in honor of his grandfather Owen L. Mitchell. Since Cliff’s passing in 2011 the regatta is now being called simply the Mitchell Memorial Day Regatta. The regatta is a relaxed event with an emphasis on fun. The race is non-spinnaker only and uses a staggered start with starting times based on PHRF time-on-distance. One-design classes are also possible with a minimum of three boats required for a class. First, second, and third place trophies are awarded  in each class, and the John E. Rebello team race recognizes the best combination of finishes among teams made up of three boats from different classes.


40th  Annual Mitchell Columbus Day Regatta

Friday, October 6 – Monday, October 9, 2023

Cliff MItchell

Skippers’ Meeting at 6:00 pm Friday, October 6 at the Newport Yacht Club.

Downloads

Notice of Race (Updated 10/3 – Costume Contest added)
Sailing Instructions (same as 2022)
Entrants List
Scratch Sheet
Results

Columbus Day Past Results

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The Mitchell Columbus Day Regatta is an annual race from Newport to Block Island started by Newport Yacht Club member and past commodore Cliff Mitchell and was named in honor of his father Earl L. Mitchell. Since Cliff’s passing in 2011 the regatta is now being called simply the Mitchell Columbus Day Regatta. The regatta is a relaxed event with an emphasis on fun.  The race is non-spinnaker only and uses a staggered start with starting times based on PHRF time-on-distance. One-design classes are also possible with a minimum of three boats required for a class. First, second, and third place trophies are awarded in each class, and the John E. Rebello team race recognizes the best combination of finishes among teams made up of three boats from different classes.