Register for Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point 2026
Online registration for Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point is now officially open, with six Melges 24 teams already signed up. The 2026 edition will be especially memorable as the regatta celebrates its 30th anniversary, a milestone for an event unlike any other. Teams are encouraged to register early, as the early entry deadline is January 31st, after which the entry fee increases by $100. Special launch and hauling logistics packages are being finalized and will be announced soon.
Charleston is the perfect spring racing venue—April brings ideal weather, highly competitive fleets, and unforgettable shoreside experiences. Regatta headquarters at the USS Yorktown offers lively gatherings with free-flowing Mount Gay Rum, and the city itself is full of attractions, making it a fantastic destination for families or a spring break getaway. Racing at Charleston offers some of the most challenging yet rewarding sailing in the U.S., making it a must-attend event on both the 2026 North American Sailing Series calendar and the Southeast Racing Circuit.