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Friday, March 29, 2024

Carolina Yacht Club hosts sailing championships

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This weekend, the Carolina Yacht Club in Wrightsville Beach is hosting sailing’sĀ Atlantic Coast Championship for the first time since 2013.

Three-man sailing teams will raceĀ their boats through the Atlantic ocean just east of the Carolina Yacht Club. As of July 14, 39 teams had registered, including eight local teams.

Participation also includes some of the best sailors in the country, like world champions Greg Fisher andĀ Jody Starck.Ā YachtĀ races are typically divided based on boat class, and this weekend’s races are for the Lightning class.Ā The boats areĀ distinguishable by their colorful spinnaker sails, which crews unfurl when sailing downwind.

Three races are plannedĀ forĀ Saturday and two for Sunday. Races are scheduled toĀ be held around midday, although exact times could vary depending on the wind.

 

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