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Jean Ribaut cup

Date and Time

Saturday, April 6, 2024, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

BYSC Dock
30 Yacht Club Drive
Beaufort , SC  29907
USA
843-522-8216

Event Contact(s)

Woody Norwood
Catboat Class Captain

Richard Beesley

Read Clarke

Category

Races & Regattas

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event

About this event

The Jean Ribaut cup is a Catboat sailing event in the Port Royal Sound, which used to be a part of the Santa Elena Regatta.

Although the weather has caused some challenges in recent years, there have been some thrilling races. The event has been reduced to just one day, but it is still a must-attend for sailing enthusiasts.

Participation as sailor in this event is inherently dangerous. the racing area is on the intercostal water way (ICW) and the Port Royal Sound Possibly out to Nacigation Mark G23. The ICW is open commercial traffic that has rights of way. Additionally, the courses of the races are, at times distant from shelter or quick rescue in the event of adverse weather conditions or other developments. Going around can be particularly problematic on an ebbing tide, so getting off a shoal, if grounded, must be done quickly to avoid having to wait for the next rising tide.