Clearwater Yacht Club will host the Laser Midwinters East Regatta Feb. 22-26.
CLEARWATER – Two hundred sailors from 16 countries will compete on the Gulf of Mexico just off Pier 60 during the four-day International Sailing Federation, Laser Midwinters East Regatta Feb. 22 through 26. This is the 11th straight year the Class 1 International Regatta has been hosted by Clearwater Yacht Club.
Pre-race meetings, and daily launching and recovery of boats will be at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center on Sand Key. Clearwater Yacht Club members and volunteers from the community support the many fleets that compete with 55 race officers, 15 support and safety boats, and dozens of landside volunteers.
Participants sail the Laser, a 13.8 ft. one-design boat carrying one main sail. Three classes of Lasers, defined by sail size, will compete in many races, and varying conditions over four days. For more information go to www.clwyc.org. Navigate to: Regattas tab, and “Laser Midwinters East.”
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