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RACING■ SOUTHERN REGIONAL RACINGUPCOMING REGIONAL REGATTAS37th Annual Regatta Time in Abaco,June 29 to July 7–More Than a RegattaThis annual regatta, one of the most famous in the Bahamasand Florida, starts with Bob Henderson’s immense“Cheeseburger in Paradise” picnic and runs through a weekof festivities and casual racing with Bahamian boats andcruisers from all over. Over 1200 cheeseburgers—plus fries,hot dogs, margaritas and rum punch—are fed to hundredsof visitors who come by every means possible-but mainlyby boat. The party is followed by a series of five races thatare held throughout the Abacos, all of which end at HopeTown where the final race and party are held. For moreinformation, go to www.regattatimeinabaco.com.REGIONAL RACINGNOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARSRegattas and Club Racing—Open to Everyone Wanting to RaceFor the races listed here, no individual club membership isrequired, although a regional PHRF rating, or membershipin US SAILING or other sailing association is often required.To list an event, e-mail editor@southwindsmagazine.com.Send the information. DO NOT just send a link. Since raceschedules and venues change, contact the sponsoringorganization to confirm. Contact information for the sailingorganizations listed here are listed in the southern yachtclub directory at www.southwindsmagazine.com.Club Racing. Many clubs have regular club races yeararound open to everyone and new crew is generally invitedand sought. Contact the club for dates and information.Individual club races are not listed here. We will list yourclub races only if they happen on a regular schedule.Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC =Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association.is open to any vessel in seaworthy condition—for anyone whowants to spend a fun day out on the with a party afterwardsin Ocracoke.Classes include Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker and aspecial “Party” Class provided for power and sailboats whodon’t want to race. Otherwise, race classes will be followingUS SAILING rules of racing. For more information, go towww.yachtworld.com/mccottersmarina, and click onCalendar of Events.11th Annual Harkers IslandSunfish Regatta,Harkers Island, NC, July 14-15The Island Wind Race, held on Saturday, is often describedas an obstacle course where sailors choose which directionthey circumnavigate the island, typically with a reliable seabreeze. Post race appetizers, beverages, a low country boildinner and video tape replay of the race are included andthis year’s party features a rum cake dessert contest.Sunday’s schedule includes breakfast and short-courseracing in the morning followed by lunch and an awardspresentation. Old, but seaworthy boats can choose to competein the new “Beater” class and the event can be an alloutrace or simply a memorable outing.Sponsored by the My Own Bloody Yacht Club.www.mobyachtclub.com. Click on 2012 Charity Regatta.For registration information and details, contact Rob Eberleat eberlemarine@suddenlink.netSoutheast Coast Race CalendarJUNESouth Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of theclubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com.(state in parenthesis)2-3 Mayors’ Cup. Lake Townsend YC (Greensboro, NC)9-10 Hobcaw Regatta. Hobcaw YC (Mr. Pleasant, SC)9-10 Reggae Regatta. Lake Lanier Sailing Club (GA)9-10 Hospice Regatta. Lake Norman YC (NC)16-17 James Island Regatta. James Island YC (SC)16-17 Governor’s Cup. Carolina Sailing Club (NC)23-24 Low Country Regatta. Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club (SC)23-24 Thistle Interdistricts. Lake Norman YC (NC)Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org.South Carolina.See club website for local club race schedule1 Indigo Cup to Georgetown.49th Annual Ocracoke Regatta,Washington, NC, June 16McCotters Marina is sponsoring the Pamlico Sailing Club’sOcracoke Regatta which goes from Indian Island on thePamlico Sound near Washington, NC, to Ocracoke on theOuter Banks. It is claimed to be the longest running big boatevent on the east coast because it’s the most FUN! The raceNeuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org. New Bern, NC.See club website for local club race schedule2-3 First Citizens Cup. Blackbeard Sailing Club16 Indian Island to Ocracoke. Pamlico Sailing ClubLake Lanier. www.saillanier.com. GASee club website for local club race schedule3-8 Junior Week. Lake Lanier Sailing Club9-10 Reggae Regatta. Lake Lanier Sailing Club23 Couples Race. Southern Sailing Club30-July 1 Firecracker Cup. Lake Lanier Sailing Club46 June 2012 SOUTHWINDS www.southwindsmagazine.com