Our Community Partners
There are four area yacht clubs that provide vital assistance in the operation of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point. Many of the volunteers who help manage the regatta come from these clubs, and along with the rest of the community, they not only provide competitors, but racing equipment (marks, etc.), race committee boats, safety boats and much more. Each of the four clubs has an active sailing program, with the majority of them focusing on serving younger sailors.
CAROLINA YACHT CLUB
This is the oldest yacht club in Charleston and is situated on East Bay with a compelling view of the Charleston Harbor. Summer races and a number of other regular CORA events are started and finished from their docks.
carolinayachtclubsc.org
CHARLESTON YACHT CLUB
Located in the City Marina on the Ashley River, ChYC lends its lift to Race Week for boats under 30 feet and under 5000 pounds. Its docks have been improved this year. See the terms of use on the logistics page.
charlestonyachtclub.com
HOBCAW YACHT CLUB
Located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, the clubs’ waterfront lies on the eastern bank of the Wando River just upstream of the confluence of the Wando and Cooper Rivers feeding into the Charleston Harbor. See details on using their launch ramp on the logistics page.
hobcawyachtclub.com
JAMES ISLAND YACHT CLUB
Founded in 1899, the James Island Yacht Club is a cornerstone of Charleston’s sailing community. Located on the banks of Charleston Harbor, the Club is home to active sailors, race officials, competitors and volunteers who are deeply involved in Charleston Race Week.
jiyc.org
CHARLESTON OCEAN RACING ASSOCIATION
Welcome to fun and excitement on the water! For nearly 60 years Charleston Ocean Racing (CORA) has served as a leading organizer and advocate of amateur yacht racing on Charleston Harbor providing healthy competition for a variety of classes and competitive levels. CORA is an active member of US Sailing . We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on sailing education, safety, top caliber racing and great family fun on the water. We hope you will join us!
charlestonoceanracing.com
CHARLESTON COMMUNITY SAILING
Charleston Community Sailing Inc. is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the community and the sport of sailing by providing access, facilities, and sailing instruction to people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, skill levels, and physical abilities. Our purpose is to engage the lives of all, ages 5+ years old, in unique learning experiences through innovative programs, to build character and promote a healthy spirit, mind and body. To learn more, visit their website and click their link at the bottom of the page.
charlestoncommunitysailing.org
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON SAILING
The College of Charleston Sailing Association, available to all the Charleston Community and beyond is hot to over 170 members and offers open sailing year round.
sailing.charleston.edu
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