ROUND THE ISLAND RACE

Key West, FL – March 1, 2019 – The Key West Community Sailing Center (KWCSC) is proud to announce that it will host the Annual ‘Round the Island Race on March 17, 2019.

This is a call for all willing and able sailors to join us for this tremendous event. KWCSC has sponsored this event for many years and it is always fun. Just watching the sailors capsize and swim their boats under the Cow Key Bridge brings laughter. Visible from many vantage points on our island, this race can be enjoyed by all.

The ‘Round the Island Race will leave from KWCSC’S docks at 705 Palm Avenue, Key West. The course will be around Sigsbee Island, under the Cow Key Bridge, around Key West, through the northernmost Fleming Key Channel and back to the docks.

The skippers’ meeting begins at 10:00 AM and the race at 11:30 noon. The estimated finish time is 5:00 PM.

Feel free to bring your own boat. Eligible boat types include Hobie Waves, Sunfish, Lasers, Finns, 420’s, Flying J’s or any other boat that can be capsized and floated under the Cow Key Bridge. KWCSC members may join a lottery to be assigned one of our boats.

Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third places along with gift certificates from our sponsor Schooner Wharf. The last place “winner” will receive the special event T-shirt.

There is no entry fee but donations are encouraged and welcomed. A donation jar will be set up on the clubhouse table. Burgers and hot dogs will be served following the race. Any foods, including salads, desserts, crackers and cheese, to accompany the grilled food is appreciated.

Please enter the race by signing the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at KWCSC or by email to keywestsailingcenter.org.

KWCSC is a not-for-profit sailing center. It provides inexpensive sailing opportunities and education to both youth and adults. These include access to KWCSC’s fleet of boats, lessons, racing opportunities and youth summer camps. Contact us at keywestsailingcenter.org.

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