CLEARWATER ? The U.S. Multihull Championship will be hosted by the Clearwater Yacht Club and Clearwater Community Sailing Center Oct. 18 to 22.
The U.S. Multihull Championship for the Hobie Alter Cup has become one of the nation?s premier sailing championships, having featured world champions from numerous classes, Olympic medalists and several national champions. Former Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year and US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics member, Paige Railey, from Clearwater will compete for this year?s championship.
Five days of racing in the Gulf of Mexico will be run by the Clearwater Yacht Club Race Committee. The F-16 Vipers will start from and return to the south end of the beautiful Sand Key Park beach. The teams will return to the beach after each race, to switch teams and boats. Half of the teams will remain on shore during each race.
Spectators are welcome to watch the action, free of charge, and meet the sailors who have earned the privilege to compete through qualifying events.
The championship is sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A., Pinellas County Sports Authority, Doyle Ploch Sails, Salt Rock Grill, Island Way Grill, Rumba Grill, Marlin Darlin, Sheraton Sand Key and West Marine.
All gunds from the regatta will go to the 501 C-3 Clearwater Community Sailing Association.
