Date: July 1
Event: Random Pairs 2v2 Team Race at Bristol Yacht Club in R.I. This bring your own V15 event is a great way to get in some team racing practice. All teams are assigned randomly and rotate throughout the day. Fun, relaxed atmosphere, and an incredible learning experience.
Info: www.v15.org

Date: July 5-August 25
Event: The Youth Program Kickoff at Courageous Sailing Center at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, MA. Sign up for one of the many levels of lessons offered. In no time, children will be sailing through Boston Harbor.
Info: www.courageoussailing.org

Date: July 8-9
Event: The USTRA Mid-Summer Team Race at Falmouth Yacht Club, MA. This event fills up early. Teams of three compete in a series of brackets for the weekend. Falmouth is known for its challenging conditions, and some of the best team racing teams make regular appearances. Bring your own Vanguard 15 and make a weekend of it.
Info: www.v15.org

Date: July 15-23
Event: NYYC Race Week at the Newport Yacht Club in RI, hosted by Rolex. The first four days feature handicapped races, and the last four are set up for one design races. July 20th is a joint long-distance race.
Info: www.regattanews.com

Date: July 22-30
Event: Junior World 470 Championships in Travemunde, Germany.
Info: www.470.org

Date: July 22-23
Event: J-22 Eastern Great Lakes Championship in Buffalo, NY. This annual event is a J-22 favorite. Big competition and great sailing venue.
Info: www.usaj22.com

Date: July 29-August 14
Event: Barbara Ernst Prey: 30 Years of Painting Maine at Blue Water Fine Arts on Main Street, Port Clyde, ME. Come enjoy work by the internationally recognized artist whose art is exhibited in the White House.
Info: www.bluewaterfinearts.com

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