ABOUT:

Fleet 9 is the largest Shields Fleet in the country. We have 30+ boats in the area and regularly see more than 20 on the starting line. Our races are Wednesday Evenings from early May through early October and on weekends throughout the Summer.

We offer great social events throughout the season and also an e-mail newsletter that keeps you informed as to our goings-on as the season progresses. Hope to see you on the water! - Fleet Captain.

MISSION:

The mission and purpose of the Fleet 9 is to promote and organize Corinthian racing of Shields Class yachts in Narragansett Bay while supporting the National Class’ objectives of maintaining the one-design character of the yachts as sponsored by Cornelius Shields and designed by Sparkman & Stephens, Inc.The mission and purpose of the Fleet 9 is to promote and organize Corinthian racing of Shields Class yachts in Narragansett Bay while supporting the National Class’ objectives of maintaining the one-design character of the yachts as sponsored by Cornelius Shields and designed by Sparkman & Stephens, Inc.