AROUND SHELTER ISLAND REGATTA
53rd World’s Longest Sunfish Race, Around Shelter Island
Come join the fleet for the 53rd edition of this unique race. At over 20 nautical miles, this is The World's Longest Sunfish Race! *Registration limited to 53 boats!* Sunfish singles and doubles fleets for both youth and adults will start together but be scored separately for awards purposes. Awards for first 10 finishers, adult doubles, youth doubles, and more! Beach party and awards follow a beautiful day on the bay! Register early. Registration fee increases $10/sailor on JUNE 16! **We will have a waiting list. If space becomes available, you will be notified. Depending on the number of safety boats, we may be able to expand the fleet.
The World’s Longest Sunfish Race has become one of the most exciting, enduring and popular competitions on the Sunfish Class calendar. Sunfish sailors from across the country have enjoyed spirited competition in sometimes challenging conditions that vary wildly from year to year.
As the crow flies, the nautical distance around Shelter Island, starting and finishing at Southold Yacht Club, is 21.3 miles. Since crows don’t tack, however, it is estimated that the distance for the average race sailed over the years is the equivalent of a nautical marathon (approximately 26 miles).
