New England Multihull Association (NEMA) upcoming events

2026 Figawi Race Weekend. Get lost in Nantucket Sound. (22 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Register through the Figawi website, https://www.figawi.com/register-to-race. Contact Thomas LaHive for multihull connections. tomlahive@gmail.com

Sam Wetherill Race--Essex to MV and back (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Raft‑Up & Floating Potluck Dinner – Kickemuit River | Saturday, May 30 (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Greetings NEMA Narragansett Sailors (and those from elsewhere who may like to join);

To get this season started right we're planning a social cruising get‑together on the Kickemuit River on Saturday, May 30. Please join.

This will be an easy, fun raft‑up, potluck dinner, and overnight at anchor, focused on spending time together, anticipating a great summer ahead, and enjoying a shared meal afloat.

Event Details

Location: Kickemuit River
Date: Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31
Meet‑up: Early Saturday afternoon, around 3:00 PMish
Overnight: Anchoring on the river
Departure: Sunday morning

⚓ Tentative Plan

Saturday afternoon:
Arrive, raft up, swim, relax, and enjoy snacks and drinks
Saturday evening:
Potluck dinner on the water
We’ll coordinate who brings what once we have a better sense of participation, so everyone can contribute to our floating feast.
Sunday:
Quiet morning at anchor, then head home at your convenience

All plans — including the Saturday rendezvous location — will remain flexible and weather‑dependent, based on conditions and participant preferences.

ℹ️ Notes

This is a NEMA members cruising event
Informal, social, and participant‑organized
Each skipper is responsible for their vessel, crew, and navigation
Final details will be shared with participating boats closer to the date

Please RSVP (even tentatively) so we can gauge interest.

Send questions, comments and suggestions to:
John Bennett
Cruising Chairman
New England Multihull Association
jbenn313@gmail.com

Looking forward to an easygoing raft‑up and a great evening on the river.

Following seas,
John

Spring Off Soundings (5 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

NYYC Newport Regatta --Open to NEMA Multihulls (12 Jun 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Black Dog Dash (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

BUZZARDS BAY MULTIHULL REGATTA BBMR (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

NEWPORT UNLIMITED (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

New England 100 (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Annual two-leg multihull distance in Narragansett Bay: One leg each day, 25-45 miles, starting and ending near the Newport Bridge.

For more information and registration: https://sailnaasa.org/ne100/

Organized by NAASA, the regional F-18 fleet.

Long Island Labor Day Cruise (3 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Hello NEMA cruisers,

Please join our late‑summer NEMA cruise to, in, and around Long Island, New York. Come and enjoy the best days of summer exploring this region’s beautiful cruising grounds.

Primary Rendezvous

When: Saturday, September 5 at 4:00 PMish
Where: Coecles Harbor, Shelter Island (east end of Long Island)

From there, we’ll cruise and explore the many protected bays, beaches, and seaside villages in the area, moving at a relaxed pace and adapting plans based on weather and group preferences.

Returning Home

When: When you are darn good and ready

Some plan to start the journey home on Thursday, September 10.

⚓ Boats Approaching from the East (Tentative Plan)

For boats planning to approach from Narragansett Bay and points east, the pre‑rendezvous plan is as follows:

Thursday, September 3:
Depart the Newport area around noon and overnight in Smelt Brook Cove, upriver from Point Judith
Friday, September 4:
Continue west, anchoring overnight at Napatree Beach, conditions permitting.

On Friday we hope to meet up with some of the fine sailors from the Stonington area before heading on to Shelter Island the following day.

These plans are informal and weather‑dependent, and boats are welcome to join for any portion that fits their schedule.

Boats Coming by Trailer

Boats from too far away to join by water are encouraged to join the cruise by trailer.

Launch location: Fort Adams / Sail Newport
You can travel with the Narragansett Bay fleet, joining the same east‑to‑west cruising plan on September 3–4
We’ll help coordinate trailer parking and assist with logistics or local knowledge to make launching and joining the fleet as easy as possible

If you’re considering trailering, please let us know early so we can help make arrangements.

⚓ Cruise Highlights (Tentative)

Informal day sails, beach stops, and exploring the warm, protected waters of Long Island
Time to enjoy ashore stops, swimming, and relaxed evenings
If Alex B joins us, we will have an optional fun race circumnavigating Shelter Island

Participation is flexible — members are welcome to join for part or all of the cruise.

ℹ️ Notes

This is a NEMA members cruising event
Informal, non‑competitive, and participant‑organized
Each skipper is responsible for their vessel, crew, and navigation
Daily routing and overnight plans will remain flexible and weather‑dependent

Please reply if you’re interested, even tentatively, and let us know:

Whether you plan to make the main Saturday rendezvous
If you’ll be approaching from the east or joining by trailer
Roughly how many days you expect to cruise with the group

This will help with coordination and follow‑up communication.

Questions, comments and suggestions go to:
John Bennett
Cruising Chairman
New England Multihull Association
jbenn313@gmail.com

We hope you’ll be able to join us for some excellent late‑season cruising around Long Island.

Fair winds,
John

FALL OFF SOUNDINGS RACE (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT