Offshore 160

The Offshore 160 is a biennial, singlehanded and short-handed overnight sailing race hosted by the Newport Yacht Club in Rhode Island. It covers roughly 160 nautical miles in Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound, acting as a key qualifier for the grueling Bermuda One-Two race.

Stratos under full main — USA 15833 on the sail, Newport Harbor

Close-up from the quarter — Stratos powering upwind

Marcus at the helm, pre-start — race documents on the companionway

Final prep on the stern — fleet stacking up behind

Three-way battle off Newport — Stratos, Seafal, and fleet

Jockeying for position — tight pack near the start

Stratos and competitor bow-to-bow upwind

Fleet spread across Newport Harbor — three boats abreast

Stratos in the thick of it — close racing in the harbor

Stratos passing Fort Adams — leaving Newport Harbor

Stratos under full main — USA 15833 on the sail, Newport Harbor