Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point

Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point — A Regatta Unlike Any Other, celebrates 30 years in 2026!

First launched in 1996 by members of the Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA), the event began as a merger of two regional regattas — the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association’s PHRF Championships and the Charleston Palmetto Cup. That inaugural year, the scratch sheet listed just 29 boats.

Now firmly anchored at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, SC, Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point continues to thrive with a competitive spirit, a strong community of sailors, and a vibrant sense of place that defines racing in the Lowcountry. As it nears its 30th anniversary, the regatta remains a highlight of the international yachting and sailing calendar.

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