Block Island Race Week XXIII
June 21, 2009 Photos
Courtesy of Dan Nerney

The tent is packed for the Welcoming Party sponsored by Heineken and ING Real Estate

BIRW Chairman Eric Kreuter (left) and Storm Trysail Club Commodore James Bishop (right) address the large crowd at the Welcoming Party

Crews prepare their boats for racing

The boats are secured to handle the big breeze on practice day. Most boats stayed in port as the breeze ranged 15 -25 kts with gusts to 35 kts.
Welcoming Party participants enjoying BIRW hospitality
The bar was a popular place and well manned to accommodate everyone