Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 February 23) - Sailing Inc., powered by Evolution Sails, returns as a major sponsor and Official Sailmaker of Charleston Race Week 2026 at Patriot’s Point. The Evolution team will be on site throughout the event providing sail repair and service support to keep teams race-ready. Sailing Hall of Fame inductee Greg Fisher will also be on the water capturing race footage and leading daily post-race debrief sessions.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 February 11) - Attending Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point? A Shoreside Event Pass is required for access to Regatta Headquarters aboard the USS Yorktown and all post-race village activities from April 16–19, 2026. Two passes are included with each boat registration—purchase additional passes online by March 14 to secure the lowest pricing and streamline your arrival.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 February 1) - Circle 2 racing at Charleston Race Week 2026 will feature full Vakaros live tracking for the J/70, Melges 24, and VX One fleets, allowing sailors and fans to follow the action in real time throughout the week.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 January 30) - Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point is proud to announce that Greg Fisher will return in 2026 to lead the event’s daily debriefs—bringing world-class insight, on-the-water perspective, and thoughtful post-race analysis back to one of North America’s premier keelboat regattas.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 January 28) - Updated launch and haul procedures from James Island Yacht Club are now available for Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point 2026. Competitors planning to use JIYC facilities are encouraged to review the latest information in advance.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 January 28) - Early Entry for the 2026 Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point closes in just four days—this Saturday, January 31. With registrations rapidly approaching the 100-boat mark, fleets are already taking shape and momentum is building across the board.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 January 27) - As a longtime and valued partner of Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum plays a central role in shaping the character and setting of our event. As the museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of its original opening in 1976, we’re proud to help share this milestone moment and congratulate the entire Patriots Point team on five decades of preserving history, service, and community connection.

Charleston / Mt. Pleasant, SC (January 16, 2026) — Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point is built by a community of dedicated volunteers, and among them was Larry Monteith—someone whose impact was felt throughout the event, even when his work happened quietly behind the scenes.

Charleston / Mt. Pleasant, SC (January 13, 2026) —Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point has issued Amendment No. 2 to the Notice of Race, which applies specifically to competitors entering the J/105 class. This amendment formally designates the J/105 class regatta as a Level 1A event under J/105 Class Association guidelines.

Charleston / Mt. Pleasant, SC (January 9, 2026) — In 2026, Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point will mark a significant milestone: 30 years of competition, community, and evolution. For most sailors, the experience begins at the dock—registration packets in hand, sails being sorted and selected, practice tuning underway, and race signals echoing across Charleston Harbor. What is far less visible, however, is the months-long process that makes those moments possible.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2025 December 23) - As the year winds down, the Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point team wishes you the happiest of holidays. We extend our sincere thanks to the sailors, sponsors, volunteers, supporters, and partners who are the heart of A Regatta Unlike Any Other—year after year. Your passion for sailing and continued support have shaped this event for three remarkable decades.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2025 November 20) - Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of the ORC Sportboat Class for the 2026 ORC Sportboat North American Championship that will be hosted during the 30th anniversary edition of Race Week next April 16-19.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2025 October 6) - by Bill Wagner. What began as an idea scribbled on a cocktail napkin has become one of the most iconic sailboat racing regattas in the world. Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. The 30th edition of the “regatta unlike any other” will be held April 16-19. Another huge fleet is expected for an event whose enduring popularity keeps competitors coming back year after year.

Charleston / Mt. Pleasant, SC (2025 October 1) - 2026 is shaping up to be a year of celebration at Patriots Point! Not only will Charleston Race Week mark its 30th anniversary at Patriot's Point, but our longtime partner, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, will also celebrate 50 years of preserving naval history and honoring our nation’s heroes.

Charleston / Mt. Pleasant, SC (2025 September 30) -Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point is proud to announce that the 2026 edition of the regatta will host the ORC Sportboat North American Championship. The approval was confirmed this week by the ORC Management Committee, making Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point the official venue for this major international event.

Charleston / Mt. Pleasant, SC (2025 September 5) - Online registration is now open for Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point, set for April 16–19, 2026. As the regatta looks forward to celebrating its 30th year, everyone can anticipate potentially record-setting fleets, big shoreside celebrations, and the unmatched camaraderie that Race Week is known for.

Charleston / Mt. Pleasant, SC (2025 August 27) - This October, Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point will be joining sailors from around the globe at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, taking place October 9–12, 2025 in beautiful downtown Annapolis, Maryland. Look us up at Tent G3!

Charleston / Mt. Pleasant, SC (2025 August 27) - As we look ahead to marking 30 years of thrilling racing in 2026, we’re excited to launch the new and improved Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point website! Redesigned from the ground up, the site is faster, mobile-friendly, and easier to navigate—whether you’re a competitor, sponsor, a sailing enthusiast or just a long-time fan of the regatta.