Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2018

42 www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com feature attention when Wando’s own Gavin Parker sailed his way into an invitation in 2017 to participate in the America’s Cup Endeavour O’pen as part of the halftime show at the America’s Cup finals in Bermuda. Local regattas, or boating and yacht races, fill the social and race calendars throughout the year. CORA supports more than 30 races per year, plus its annual marquee event, Sperry Charleston Race Week, scheduled for April 12 through April 15. Race Week alone draws over 2,500 attendees from 24 states and 12 countries and is the largest keelboat race in the Americas. Over 200 boats of varying sizes and classes will take to the water, inshore and offshore, to compete at all levels. Socially and competitively, Sperry Race Week (www.charlestonraceweek.com ) will be one of Charleston’s premier annual events and has the attention of sailors from all over the world. Whether your interests include a casual sunset cruise on a local charter boat or earning a spot as a crew member on a competitive race team, Charleston offers a wide variety of opportunities. Private and public yacht clubs, community sailing organizations supporting youth and adult sailing education and participation, private sailing academies and charter services are in abundance in and around historic Charleston Harbor. Seek out your next sailing adventure and get onboard.