Barrington, RI

Spar Island Racing Association

Fleet Captain: Matt Smith, mattsmithna@gmail.com
Fleet Website: https://www.siraracing.org/laser-rc-fleet.html

Barrington YC has had a long standing Laser RC fleet. They fleet is headed by Matt Smith (crew on Vela) and the fleet has been very welcoming to new fleet members and has seen incredible growth with new sailors from SIRA and TYC.

The fleet typically races in an organized fashion on Sundays in the winter (really mid-fall to early spring). But if the weather forecast is unfavorable (or the Super Bowl is happening) Saturday racing is an option.

Season (Oct- April): We try to race at least one day a week with a strong preference for Sundays

Off Season (April – Sept): Races will be more ad hoc. We are trying to figure out if an evening works

The fleet is low key and there are a few loaner boats that can be borrowed from time to time, so as to enable people to give it a try before they need to commit to purchasing a boat.

Racing takes place at numerous locations – Barrington YC, Warren town beach, TYC, Sunset Cove Coffee Shop (in Island Park) and even at private residences.

Racing is pretty casual where there is rarely a raised voice or the word protest. But there is also plenty of laughing and sharing of best practices.

If you would like to be put on the email mailing list – please reach out to Matt Smith, mattsmithna@gmail.com