Charleston Race Week

A National Sailing Regatta
Event Organizers: Charleston Ocean Racing Association and SC Maritime Heritage Foundation
Venue and Location: Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Charleston Harbor, and offshore
Date: April 8-11, 2010
Phone: (843) 722-1030
www.charlestonraceweek.com

Charleston Race Week is one of the largest and most popular regattas in the nation. Consistently attracting more than 135 boats ranging in size from 20-50 feet, the event has made its mark on the national sailing scene. The captains and their crews’ hail from more than 21 states. They are serious racers who travel to other key locals for the best racing and most hospitable regattas in the nation. The Charleston Ocean Racing Association coordinates massive efforts on the water with three different race courses and more than 130 volunteers on the water handling the logistics of a professional regatta. Race officials and judges travel to Charleston to participate. Major sponsors also play a key role in making this event a success, and companies such as Vineyard Vines, Gosling’s Rum, Gill North America and West Marine travel from their home bases with executives and clients to attend.

ALL ACCESS Insiders’ View
The race village at Patriots Point is abuzz with activity all four days of the event with live music, beachfront hospitality, trophy presentations, sponsor demos, and more. National, and sometimes international, media covers the event with features appearing in SAIL
Magazine, Sailing World Magazine, Sailing Magazine, Scuttlebutt, Sailing Anarchy, SpinSheet and several others. Proceeds from this event support educational programs onboard the Spirit of South Carolina tall ship.

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International Women's Soccer Match
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