CRUISING AT THE BYC

The BYC Cruise Committee has planned an exciting summer of cruising options. With short legs and interesting ports of call, BYC cruises are ideal for small as well as large boats, and inviting for children.

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Here is a list of cruises scheduled for 2026.    Registration for some cruises will start in April 1. Look for more information in the January and February Mainsheets and the BYC Weekly's. 

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Memorial Day Cruise - May 23 - 25

This will be a 2-night cruise to Wickford, where we will be the guests of the Wickford Yacht Club. Everyone is welcome to join - via boat or car. On Saturday, we'll have dinner at a restaurant in town, while on Sunday night, we'll enjoy a potluck at the Wickford Yacht Club. Please sign up to join the cruise here  AND make a mooring reservation through Dockwa here, including a note that you are part of the Bristol Yacht Club group. ​To secure our group dinner reservation at a restaurant in Wickford in time, the deadline to sign up for this cruise is Monday, June 15. You can sign up after that date, and we will do our best to add you to the dinner headcount (if you plan to join), but no guarantees.

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​​Gaspee Days Cruise - June 12 - 14

The Gaspee Day Cruise takes us to Rhode Island Yacht Club to enjoy the historic Gaspee Day Parade. Like previous years, events for this cruise will include the parade itself on Saturday at 10:00 am as well as numerous social gatherings at the Rhode Island Yacht Club. Reservations for slips or mooring can be made via Dockwa. Please make a note that you are part of the Bristol Group. Please reserve early as quantities are limited. 

Register Here for cruise 

Contact: Tom Dawson

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Late June Cruise - June 19 - 21

On June 19-21, BYC will be cruising down to Dutch Harbor in Jamestown.  Moorings are available at TPG Dutch Harbor Boat Yard through Dockwa or cruisers can anchor north of the mooring field.  We will gather for a potluck dinner on June 20th at 17:00 at Dutch Harbor Boat Yard.  Reservation for your mooring can be made via Dockwa using this link.  Contact:  Carole Macfarland

Annual Week-Long Summer Cruise - July 10 - 19

The annual cruise is headed east this year, with visits to Third Beach, New Bedford, Quisset, Edgartown, Nantucket, Vineyard Haven, and Cuttyhunk.  Edgartown Harbor is already accepting reservations on Dockwa.  It has been a while since we’ve cruised to Nantucket, and we’ve got a lot of great events planned for the trip.  More information and registration coming in April.  Sign-up deadline: June 13.

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In Bay Cruise Week Long Cruise - August 1 - 8​

Join fellow BYC members for a great cruise around Narragansett Bay with stops and gatherings at all the best ports.  More information is available on the In Bay Cruise Week webpage.  Sign-up deadline: July 25. Contact: Roland Gendreau and Bruce Winter          

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Long Island and Hudson River Cruise - September 13 - October 4

Join fellow BYC cruisers on an unforgettable cruise on Long Island Sound that includes a trip up the Hudson River to the historic towns of Nyack and Ossining. A highlight will be the trip down the East River to Lower Manhattan and anchoring next to Ellis Island with spectacular views of New York City. Aloing the way there will be quiet anchorages, maritime museums and gatherings of fellow club members for drinks and dinner.  Contact: Paul Norton