Dreamcatcher is Back for Another Epic Summer!

After an outstanding first season, Dreamcatcher is back and ready to take on her next race: The 2019 Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race! This 363 nautical mile ocean race brings serious tactical decisions into play as the yachts race across the Gulf of Maine towards Cape Sable, and then continue up the coast of Nova […]

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Apply now to race to Bermuda aboard the Swan 48 Dreamcatcher!

MudRatz Dreamcatcher Team! Apply now to race to Bermuda aboard the MudRatz newly acquired Swan 48 Dreamcatcher!  The team will be competing in the Stephens Brothers Youth Division of the Newport-Bermuda Race starting on June 15th.  The crew will primarily consist of youth under age 30, with 50% of the team between the ages of […]

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MudRatz Set Sights on Blue Water Sailing

Youth sailors will experience offshore racing thanks to surprise donation of proven 48-foot sloop. Life changing moments can happen so fast that we often call them “sparks.” In the span of just four years, the MudRatz have been formed around such moments, but it can be hard to clearly see them as they happen.  At […]

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Travel Regatta Tips & Advice

Sample letter from a veteran Parent Coordinator… Good morning Opti parents, Brandon has asked me to be the contact person for the upcoming regatta this weekend in Newport so I just wanted to reach out with some event details and reminders.  Please disregard if you have received this email in error. My cell phone is […]

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Melges 24 – Donated to MudRatz!

MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT (USA) – The MudRatz youth sailing team is excited to announce the donation of a Melges 24® Sportboat!  The reputation of the Melges 24® precedes itself.  Best known for its very competitive disposition and easy-to-sail personality, this modern Sportboat maintains its status as a leader in high-performance, one design yachting.  With hundreds sailing […]

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SECOR Volvo – Results & Photo’s

Congrats to Zach Champney & Peter Cronin as the inaugural Secor Volvo Fishers Island Sound 420 Race Champions!  Just three points separated the top three boats!  Well done to all the teams that completed the almost 10 mile course!  Full results are posted here http://mudratz.com/545-2/ Thanks also to Clay at the Dog Watch Café for the […]

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