Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 April 19) by Bill Wagner - Champions were crowned across 14 classes at the 30th edition of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point, where consistency and local knowledge proved decisive. From standout one-design performances to the debut of the ORC Sportboat North American Championship, the regatta delivered high-level racing across Charleston Harbor.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 April 18) by Bill Wagner - “Moving day” delivered across the fleet at Charleston Race Week at Patriot's Point, as Saturday’s racing reshaped the leaderboard in multiple classes. Strong performances in shifting, sea-breeze conditions set up tight battles heading into the final day, with several divisions still wide open and championship positions on the line.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 April 17) by Bill Wagner - Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point roared into full form on Friday as all classes joined the ORC Sportboat North American Championship fleet for a dynamic day of racing. After a patient start amid shifting morning conditions, a building sea breeze delivered double-digit winds and multiple races across all courses, setting the stage for tight battles in ORC, J/70, and Melges 24 competition.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (April 16) by Bill Wagner - As the 30th edition of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point gets underway, 153 boats across 14 classes are set to deliver three days of high-level competition on Charleston Harbor. From seasoned veterans making long-awaited debuts to returning champions and world-class talent, the fleet reflects the depth, diversity, and intensity that have defined this premier regatta for three decades.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 April 16) - by Bill Wagner - Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, bringing together elite sailors, 14 classes, and five race courses for another edition of world-class competition in Charleston Harbor. Three decades in, the regatta continues to deliver the conditions, competition, and shoreside experience that define its global reputation.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 April 16) by Bill Wagner - Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point 2026 got underway ahead of schedule as the ORC Sportboat North American Championship opened with a demanding distance race in Charleston Harbor. Strong breeze and current delivered a technical test, with Tequila Mockingbird and Black Sheep taking early wins in ORC A and B.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 April 15) - The inaugural ORC Sportboat North American Championship takes center stage at the 30th edition of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point, introducing a high-performance “regatta within a regatta.” Featuring 18 fully measured teams across two classes, the championship begins with a distance race on April 16, marking a dynamic new chapter for offshore racing in North America.

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.