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, South Carolina (April 13, 2025) - Darby Smith thought his chances of winning J/22 class at Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point were derailed during the third race held Friday. That’s because the main halyard aboard Tasmanian Devil snapped and the boat was unable to finish.


Charleston, South Carolina (April 12, 2025) - It was moving day at Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point and that’s exactly what several skippers and teams did.

Charleston, South Carolina, April 11, 2025 - Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point got off to a spectacular start on Friday with sunny skies, warm temperatures and solid wind. Competitors on Circle 1 completed four races, while those on Circle 2 got in three. A robust breeze offshore enabled ORC A to have three windward-leeward starts, while the three pursuit classes enjoyed excellent racing.

Charleston, South Carolina, April 13, 2025 - Darby Smith thought his chances of winning J/22 class at Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point were derailed during the third race held Friday. That’s because the main halyard aboard Tasmanian Devil snapped and the boat was unable to finish.


Charleston, South Carolina, April 7, 2025 - Over the course of nearly three decades, Charleston Race Week has developed a proven reputation that brings elite sailors back year after year.