Charleston Race Week has become “the” regatta to attend!!
Most folks who’ve participated in the past few Charleston Race Weeks (CRW) say the event lacks nothing. Perfect sailing breeze, comfortable temperatures, a gorgeous race venue and stellar on-shore and on-water race management are the rule, as evidenced by the unprecedented growth experienced by the South’s biggest regatta.
2011 had over 200 boats and the organizing committee thinks these numbers could reach 300 this year. Don’t be daunted by these numbers, though – they handle this with ease, both on the race course and back on land.
With our North Americans in Pensacola a month later, consider tuning up at CRW, leaving your boat (location TBD based on the number interested in this option) and then heading down to FL for our May NA’s.
Here is the link to the CRW home page
http://www.charlestonraceweek.com/ There is a discounted entry prior to January 31. Last year they capped the number of participants, so don’t wait to register. Last year we had 12 U20’s and it would be great to see 20+.
Launching is easy. We ramp launched up the Cooper River at a nice park and it was an easy sail/motor down to the regatta site.
Last year most U20’s opted to share a slip or a “well”. Stan Jones is the Charleston Harbor Resort’s Marina Manager and can get you set up with slip arrangements.
Contact Emily Jones emilyojones@gmail.com if you have any questions, need further information or need to find crew.
