(San Diego, CA)- New this year, the first annual Rum Runner race from
Newport Beach to San Diego has been established to serve as a feeder
race for the popular Hot Rum Series held each winter in San Diego. With a
new course layout, boats will sail from Newport Beach offshore to an
inflatable mark stationed on “14 Mile Bank”. After leaving this mark to
port, the fleet will continue on to San Diego and the finish line. The
total course length is 75 miles.SDYC Sail Fleet Captain David Servais says of the race, "The new format will allow the boats to have a more tactical race. With the short offshore leg, having a good start will be much more important. Also getting the boats a ways offshore puts them in better breeze and opens up passing lanes on the leg to San Diego. I am really excited to participate in this years Rum Runner Race!"
This race is being held by both Balboa Yacht Club and San Diego Yacht Club. There are a number of fast offshore J’s sailing, including Viggo Torbensen’s J/125 TIMESHAVER, Seth Hall’s J/124 MARISOL and Scott Grealish’s brand-new J/88 BLUE FLASH. For more Rum Runner Race sailing information
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