After a SIX year hiatus, it is time to test the thickness of those hiking pants and your ability to apply sunscreen in the longest Sunfish regatta in N.C. Oak Island is 14 miles long and one mile wide making for a 28+ mile regatta.
The record time is 4 hours 57 minutes and 25 seconds held by local, Glenn Walker.
The race will begin and end near American Fish promising a gentle start down the ICW before it meets the confluence of the Cape Fear River and sailors turn toward Old Baldy on Bald Head Island. Sailors choosing to hug the coast will pass another lighthouse and two piers before making it through the narrow Lockwood Folly Inlet. The backside of the island provides a relaxing sail under two bridges and back to Provision Company for cold beverages and awards.
SATURDAY “RACE DAY”
7:30-8:00 Late Check-In at Cape Fear Yacht Club
8:00 Skipper’s Meeting at boat launch area (near Frying Pan Tower)
9:00 Warning Signal - The warning signal will sound at roughly 9 am. The start and finish line will be in the vicinity of American Fish. A laminated navigation chart will be provided at registration.
4:00 - Afterparty and awards at Provision Company
Registration, Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions can be found at the link for tickets.
In the event weather conditions do not support a start for the regatta, a series of shorter races and/or a trip around Battery Island will be attempted.
Shirts will be available on a limited basis.
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