WILDWOOD — Neon-colored sails will flood the waters along the Wildwoods’ award-winning beaches during the Wildwoods Classic Cup XXVI Hobie Cat Races Sat., Aug. 14 and Sun. Aug. 15 between Spencer and Schellenger Avenues on the beach.
Despite being one of the East Coast’s last remaining ocean Hobie Cat Regattas, it’s really the challenging racecourse that attracts huge crowds of sailors and sailing enthusiasts to the Wildwoods Classic Cup every August.
For many, the fun has more to do with the revelry that surrounds the annual event. The regatta’s presence is also known to vacationers who can take photos next to the sleek-looking Hobies, whose eye-popping, neon-colored sails flail in the wind.
The Wildwoods Classic Cup is one of the most anticipated regattas of the year and is a sanctioned regatta for all Hobie Classes. Entry fees are: $60 for a single-handed boat; $70 for double-handled boat; and $35 for Youth Class. The races are free for spectators to enjoy.
Sailors interested in taking part in the races can register online by visiting www.HobieFleet443.com. Registration for the event will also take place from 6-8 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 13 and 8-10 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 14 on the beach at Spencer Avenue. Boats will be towed onto the beach after 6 p.m. on Friday.
Races begin at 11 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 14, and at 9:30 a.m. on Sun., Aug. 15, weather permitting.
For additional information about the event, call 609-517-2357 or visit www.HobieFleet443.com.
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