International Sailing Regatta
Key West, FL -More than 300 sailboats and 3,000 sailors from around the world will converge on the tiny island of Key West to compete in one of the world's most prestigious international sailing regattas... Acura Key West 2008! The magical event will be presented by Acura in the crystal aquamarine waters that surround the historic seaport city.
Premiere Racing’s reputation for producing world class racing in this unbeatable venue continues with competition for One-Design, PHRF & IRC classes. Acura Key West 2008 invited classes include: Beneteau 10R and 40.7, C&C 99, Club Swan 42, Corsair 28R, Farr 40, J/105, J/109, J/120, J/80, J/92s, Melges 24, Melges 32, Mumm 30, Swan 45, T-10, and TP52.
The regatta will feature boats from 24 to 75 feet in length sailed by Olympic medalists and professionals from the America's Cup, competing among weekend sailors eager to test their skills against the celebrities.
The roster of previous and participating sailing professionals includes the likes of Kevin Burnham, an American gold medalist at the Athens Olympics; Canadian silver medalist Ross MacDonald and America's Cup campaigners James Spithill of Australia and John Cutler of New Zealand.
According to regatta organizers, the event's primary attractions for race teams include the opportunity to sail in warm emerald waters and the high level of competition -- as well as the nighttime diversions available only in Key West.
Competitors will race on four courses set over a 10-mile stretch of the Atlantic Ocean that lies just off Key West's shore and inside North America's only living coral barrier reef, which parallels the Florida Keys.
Key West's Historic Seaport, stretching along the island's Gulf of Mexico shoreline, will be the headquarters for the racing boats and their crews as it has been in past years. Sailing aficionados can mingle with crews at the docks before and after the racing action, and book seats on spectator boats at the site.
Spectators who prefer to watch the races
on land can choose from prime viewing spots including the island's Atlantic-front
restaurants, resorts and beaches. For more information e-mail KWinfo@Premiere-Racing.com or
call 781.639.9545. 
For the most recent info on this event and others,
check our Key West Special Event Calendar.
