Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 April 1) -Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point is almost here, and a limited number of shoreside volunteer shifts are still available. From check-in and guest support to entrance gates and daily operations, volunteers play a critical role in delivering a seamless, world-class event for nearly 2,000 sailors.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 March 20) - Charleston Harbor is one of the most challenging race venues in the country, where tides, current, and local knowledge can make all the difference. This printable harbor chart gives competitors a clear, compact reference to study, mark up, and use to their advantage on the racecourse.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 March 16) - Competitors heading to Charleston Race Week at Patriot's Point should review the Storage, Launch, Haul, and Trailer Parking logistics section. This page includes key resources and service providers to help teams plan their arrival and secure launch or storage services ahead of Race Week.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 March 11) - Charleston Race Week at Patriot's Point is powered by a league of volunteers who help bring the event to life both on the water and ashore. With as many as 2,000 sailors competing, volunteers play an essential role in everything from registration and information services to race committee support and prize giving. If you're not sailing, volunteering is a fun way to get involved and be part of one of the premier sailing events in the USA!

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 March 9) - Competitors racing on Circle 2 at Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point will once again operate under the Vakaros RaceSense system. Race management is offering an early device verification option through a WhatsApp group, allowing J/70, Melges 24, and VX One teams to check in their Vakaros units before arriving on site.

Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC (2026 March 4) - Sailing Inc., powered by Evolution Sails, returns as a major sponsor and Official Sailmaker of Charleston Race Week 2026 at Patriot’s Point. The Sailing Inc. 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 providing updates and analysis, as well as 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.