Long-running Hobie race runs from Grayton Beach to Seagove and back
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The 17th Rags to Riches Regatta is set for Sun., July 1, 2012. The race brings together Hobie 16 sailing enthusiasts in honor of Independence Day. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and Skipper’s meeting starts at 11 a.m.  Entry fee is $45 per boat and includes
race t-shirt and gift bag.
The race will start and finish on the beach behind Red Bar in Grayton Beach, Florida, located just off Scenic Hwy 30-A in Walton County.
The 10-mile course is raced in the Gulf of Mexico, beginning with a Lemans-style beach launch and finishing with a beach landing back at the start point. Transport of boats to and from the race area will be available at the beach entry point for those without a Walton County Beach Permit. Entry is for Hobie 16’s with captain and crew.
A $45 entry fee per boat includes a race shirt and gift bag. Trophies will be awarded to top three finishes. T-shirts and koozies will be on sale to the public.
Established in 1981, Rags to Riches Regatta has long been a family-oriented event welcoming Hobie 16 sailors of all skill levels. For more information contact Elizabeth Savage, savage3@charter.net.