From staff reports
The Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club is hosting the 58th annual Lowcountry Regatta this Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29 on the Beaufort River.
Warning for the first race starts between 12:30 and 1 p.m., Saturday and between 10:30 and 11 a.m, Sunday.
The event is open to one-design dinghy sailboats with sailors of all ages. Invited classes include: Highlander, Melges 15, MC Scow, Lightning, SIOD, Y Flyer, Snipe, ILCA (Laser) 4,6 & 7, VX Evo, Flying Scot, Thistle, C420, JY15, Sunfish, Optimists and O’Pen Skiff. Additional dinghy classes are welcome. Three class boats are required to constitute a class and be able to start.
Juniors and Seniors are eligible to compete using SAYRA age guidelines.
Eligible boats not already registered may enter by completing a registration for the regatta as well as reservations for all meals online before the cutoff time of 10 a.m., Saturday, June 28 at https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/29676 or at byscnet.com (which will connect you to Regatta Network). Competitor’s meeting is at 11 a.m., Saturday.
The race course will be on the Beaufort River between Mark G “41” and Mark G “241A.” There will be three race circles, with classes assigned to circles based on their sailing characteristics. Classes will race separately. PRO may combine class starts if circumstances dictate.
All guests will become temporary members of BYSC upon registration. The Commodore’s Welcome Reception is set for 6 p.m., Friday.
On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a complimentary continental breakfast for guests, and box lunches are available, as well ($12).
Beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, the local band “Cluster Shucks” will provide live entertainment. The famous Lowcountry Boil ($30f for adults; kids 13 and younger are $12) begins at 7 p.m.
Reservations for meals for guests must be paid for through the online registration. There will be no live cash transations.
In addition, there will be complimentary T-shirts for all registered sailors; a swimming pool; tennis; pickleball; Bocce; showers and rest rooms; and on-site camping under the live oaks.
