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The Last Regatta You’ll Ever Sail.

A highly competitive and insanely fun Match Race
June 22 & 23 - Narragansett Bay, RI

Jump in the Pond

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Jump in the Pond ⋆

MATCH RACING IS BACK, BABY

Do you aspire to winning the final race of a regatta by throwing a generically Australian arch-rival a dummy-tack on the last beat?

Then this regatta is for you. Match Racing is for you.

Not since The Great Defeat of 1983 has Match Racing had a pulse in Narragansett Bay. Let’s bring it back to life.

INSANELY FUN, HIGHLY COMPETITIVE

This could be you. Unbothered. Lathered in Zinc. Flourishing. Battling your best friends for bragging rights of the Koi Pond.

The Koi Pond Classic celebrates everything that got us into sailing to begin with. No, not your overbearing parents.. We’re talking about close racing and closer friends.

Join us June 22 and 23 for a weekend of sailing in its purest form. Intense battles, cutting commentary, and stories that’ll be etched in your memory forever.

“I took out a second mortgage just to sail this regatta“

— You in 10 years

Searching for Koi
Searching for Koi
Momma Koi would be proud
Momma Koi would be proud
A CLASSIC IS BORN The Koi Pond Classic marks the return of Match Racing to Narragansett Bay after decades of drought. Fresh off retirement, Ken Legler and his Forgetful Elephants claim victory; throwing down the gauntlet for years to come.
A CLASSIC IS BORN The Koi Pond Classic marks the return of Match Racing to Narragansett Bay after decades of drought. Fresh off retirement, Ken Legler and his Forgetful Elephants claim victory; throwing down the gauntlet for years to come.
A KOI IS CROWNED 48 races in a single day, 4 lead changes in the winner take all final, and a revival of the Pond’s eco diversity so historic it garnered the attention of the nation. The Koi Pond Committee and the Keepers of the Koi are proud t
A KOI IS CROWNED 48 races in a single day, 4 lead changes in the winner take all final, and a revival of the Pond’s eco diversity so historic it garnered the attention of the nation. The Koi Pond Committee and the Keepers of the Koi are proud to announce the Forgetful Elephants and Ken Legler the inaugural winners of the Koi Pond Classic. Rest east young Koi, for the future of the Pond is bright. While we go our separate ways today, we’ll still be swimming this summer. When the practice days get too onerous or someone politely tells you to stop using your blender at the competitors meeting, look to the Pond. At first you may not see us, but there in the glimmer of a wave crest meeting the days sun you’ll see a Koi winking your way. Reminding you why you’re already pining for next year’s edition of the last regatta you’ll ever sail…
DAY ONE BULLETIN: We’re going to need a bigger trophy… the only thing that keeps a Koi from frolicking is the rumble of thunder reverberating off the banks of the Pond. That’s what we had today. We set some records though for liste
DAY ONE BULLETIN: We’re going to need a bigger trophy… the only thing that keeps a Koi from frolicking is the rumble of thunder reverberating off the banks of the Pond. That’s what we had today. We set some records though for listeners tuned into 96.9 WKOI-FM, number of blenders run during a competitors meeting, and GNAR points accrued without even rigging. Tonight, the first Feeding of the Koi: where under the cover of night Koi circle, splash, and drink up in memory of Esmeralda and to do our part to revive our traditions in Narragansett Bay
COM-MIT-TEE (noun): 1. A collective noun used to refer to two or more Koi fish. “A committee of Koi just finished 1-2-3-4-5-6 at the 2035 12v12 Baldwin”
COM-MIT-TEE (noun): 1. A collective noun used to refer to two or more Koi fish. “A committee of Koi just finished 1-2-3-4-5-6 at the 2035 12v12 Baldwin”
OFF QUICKLY The team to beat. Another larky, lanky, lascivious group of Jumbos bringing pizazz to the pond. This squad, fresh off losing their sponsorship from OFF bug spray, is looking for a comeback story. Can they pull it off? “Probably not&
OFF QUICKLY The team to beat. Another larky, lanky, lascivious group of Jumbos bringing pizazz to the pond. This squad, fresh off losing their sponsorship from OFF bug spray, is looking for a comeback story. Can they pull it off? “Probably not” said Alex’s mom when we called to request a comment. Can only go up from there!
BAD PANDA It’s said that skipper Trevor Davis takes his team name from some deeply ridden childhood trauma. (don’t we all) While visiting the zoo with his family and observing some Ailuropoda Melanoleuca, the zookeeper reprimanded one of
BAD PANDA It’s said that skipper Trevor Davis takes his team name from some deeply ridden childhood trauma. (don’t we all) While visiting the zoo with his family and observing some Ailuropoda Melanoleuca, the zookeeper reprimanded one of the misbehaving beasts with a loud “BAD panda”. Trevor, barely just having grasped the concept of object permanence, misunderstood this to be targeted at him. Ever since, taking the identity of a bad panda. His youth and naiveté led him through life searching for compatriots sharing the bad panda’s “devil-may-care” attitude instead of trying to shake it. That’s how Amelia and Connor found him. The collective noun for a group of pandas is an Embarrassment. Will they prove exception to the rule? Don’t touch that dial and stay tuned in to find out. [DONT FORGET TO INSERT PANDEMONIUM JOKE]
LIFE IS BULLSHIT Funny thing about this team is that Koi, while widely viewed as educated to at least a GED-equivalent, have no concept of what a bull is or it’s excrement. The essence though, is to say that life is life. It can neither be impo
LIFE IS BULLSHIT Funny thing about this team is that Koi, while widely viewed as educated to at least a GED-equivalent, have no concept of what a bull is or it’s excrement. The essence though, is to say that life is life. It can neither be important or unimportant since it is the only one there is. Thus, by being the only thing that matters, it doesn’t matter at all. Much like our Koi Pond here that we’ve dedicated ourselves to reviving. Reinvigorating. Restoring, to its former glory. It is the only one we have. Our mission is our sole purpose, therefore we have no purpose. This might be the sake talking, but this, this weekend is all that it’s about and doesn’t matter one bit. Compete. Have fun. Don your pre-millennium sailing gear and shower off with a sun-skunked Whalers. Life is bullshit!
FULL TILT BOOGIE Hawks and Koi… not exactly best friends you’d think. But that’s where your 4th grade biology teacher led you astray. See, here in The Pond it’s all simpatico. Sure their talons might be sharp, but have you ev
FULL TILT BOOGIE Hawks and Koi… not exactly best friends you’d think. But that’s where your 4th grade biology teacher led you astray. See, here in The Pond it’s all simpatico. Sure their talons might be sharp, but have you ever seen a Hawk hypnotized by the swirling motions of Koi? I have. And it’s majestic. But don’t let this fool you. These hawks will be circling in the water like ballerinas dancing like swans swimming like Koi in the ballet Swan Lake (a derivative work based on a Koi Pond, Tchaikovsky was a big fan of Koi but knew swans would do better at the box office). We digress… bottom line is, come see these young guns race on Saturday. Koi vs Hawk vs Elephant, who ya got?
LEGLER’S LITTLE LADS Disciples of the genius himself. This team hails from our historic Pond of Lore from the north, Mystic Lake. A slight variant on the Koi of our home waters, there you can observe the graceful circling of the lesser known La
LEGLER’S LITTLE LADS Disciples of the genius himself. This team hails from our historic Pond of Lore from the north, Mystic Lake. A slight variant on the Koi of our home waters, there you can observe the graceful circling of the lesser known LarKoi. These youngins will try their hands, nay fins, at wresting victory from the very Keeper of the Koi who fed them and the rest of the hungry competitors fighting for dominance this weekend
CRAIC’N RACING These gents keep telling us they’re from “across the pond” and sounds like they’re finally putting their money where their mouth is and hopping IN the pond. Known for their high-octane lifestyle on and off
CRAIC’N RACING These gents keep telling us they’re from “across the pond” and sounds like they’re finally putting their money where their mouth is and hopping IN the pond. Known for their high-octane lifestyle on and off the water, keep your head on a swivel when you hear some Irish accents start to tickle your ears. And don’t forget, time is a flat circle…
LICENSED TO ILYC This squad of local rag tags is rumored to have Koi water in their veins. Many of the crew’s lineage in RI dates back to the days of Esmeralda. Some say they were born in the Pond (water brith anyone?) but birth records are iff
LICENSED TO ILYC This squad of local rag tags is rumored to have Koi water in their veins. Many of the crew’s lineage in RI dates back to the days of Esmeralda. Some say they were born in the Pond (water brith anyone?) but birth records are iffy. Since they’ve all refused a voluntary drug test, which is good since we don’t have a staff surgeon, we’ll have to let their results be proxy for the percentage of Koi in their DNA. Results will be posted on the official notice board
FROM THE ARCHIVES OF KOI: PRO and CHUMP of unknown regatta on the way to feed their koi buzzing down Spring street on a balmy June afternoon in 1982 not unlike today. Coincidence? We think not. If you find yourself in Newport this weekend, keep your
FROM THE ARCHIVES OF KOI: PRO and CHUMP of unknown regatta on the way to feed their koi buzzing down Spring street on a balmy June afternoon in 1982 not unlike today. Coincidence? We think not. If you find yourself in Newport this weekend, keep your eyes peeled for a few Koi ripping around, blurry eyed, trying to make report time
Searching for Koi Momma Koi would be proud A CLASSIC IS BORN The Koi Pond Classic marks the return of Match Racing to Narragansett Bay after decades of drought. Fresh off retirement, Ken Legler and his Forgetful Elephants claim victory; throwing down the gauntlet for years to come. A KOI IS CROWNED 48 races in a single day, 4 lead changes in the winner take all final, and a revival of the Pond’s eco diversity so historic it garnered the attention of the nation. The Koi Pond Committee and the Keepers of the Koi are proud t DAY ONE BULLETIN: We’re going to need a bigger trophy… the only thing that keeps a Koi from frolicking is the rumble of thunder reverberating off the banks of the Pond. That’s what we had today. We set some records though for liste COM-MIT-TEE (noun): 1. A collective noun used to refer to two or more Koi fish. “A committee of Koi just finished 1-2-3-4-5-6 at the 2035 12v12 Baldwin” OFF QUICKLY The team to beat. Another larky, lanky, lascivious group of Jumbos bringing pizazz to the pond. This squad, fresh off losing their sponsorship from OFF bug spray, is looking for a comeback story. Can they pull it off? “Probably not& BAD PANDA It’s said that skipper Trevor Davis takes his team name from some deeply ridden childhood trauma. (don’t we all) While visiting the zoo with his family and observing some Ailuropoda Melanoleuca, the zookeeper reprimanded one of LIFE IS BULLSHIT Funny thing about this team is that Koi, while widely viewed as educated to at least a GED-equivalent, have no concept of what a bull is or it’s excrement. The essence though, is to say that life is life. It can neither be impo FULL TILT BOOGIE Hawks and Koi… not exactly best friends you’d think. But that’s where your 4th grade biology teacher led you astray. See, here in The Pond it’s all simpatico. Sure their talons might be sharp, but have you ev LEGLER’S LITTLE LADS Disciples of the genius himself. This team hails from our historic Pond of Lore from the north, Mystic Lake. A slight variant on the Koi of our home waters, there you can observe the graceful circling of the lesser known La CRAIC’N RACING These gents keep telling us they’re from “across the pond” and sounds like they’re finally putting their money where their mouth is and hopping IN the pond. Known for their high-octane lifestyle on and off LICENSED TO ILYC This squad of local rag tags is rumored to have Koi water in their veins. Many of the crew’s lineage in RI dates back to the days of Esmeralda. Some say they were born in the Pond (water brith anyone?) but birth records are iff FROM THE ARCHIVES OF KOI: PRO and CHUMP of unknown regatta on the way to feed their koi buzzing down Spring street on a balmy June afternoon in 1982 not unlike today. Coincidence? We think not. If you find yourself in Newport this weekend, keep your

The Koi Pond Committee cordially invites you to jump in the pond

  • Costumes-encouraged dress code

  • Live on-the-water commentary

  • Housing Available

  • Dime beers

  • Annual Feeding of the Koi Regatta Party

  • Daily water-taxi to/from Regatta

  • Free Match Racing clinic for all sailors by multi-time national champion

  • Blender-friendly competitor’s meeting

  • Civilized report times

The most fun you can have with your spray pants on.

What Team Racers do when they grow up.

Duel. Shootout. Rouchambeau.

Battle Royale. Face Off.

Clash of the Titans.

Match Race.