Off to the Races! Grab your friends and the family and enjoy a weekend of fun in the sun!

Updated on May 18th, 2016

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Published in Boating

The 5th Annual Stuart Sailfish Regatta will be making waves off of the Stuart Causeway May 21st and 22nd, 2016. Get ready for an exciting weekend with hydroplanes, race boats and powerboats competing for prize money. The races will be held on the Stuart Causeway on a 1.1-mile racecourse on the northern side of the bridge. Visitors can expect amazing activities including live music, kid zones, a swimsuit contest and the ultimate spectator viewing area on top of the bridge. The race is sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. The regatta will be open to ten classes of inboards, four classes of outboards and the Powerboat P1 SuperStock Series. Some of the nation's top tier racers plus a power team of 12 or more Canadian Grand Prix race boats will bring even more adrenaline pumping action to the water.

The Stuart Sailfish Regatta draws thousands of spectators to the Stuart Causeway to watch high-performance vessels race at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. Last year, thousands of dollars were raised benefiting local charities. One of the event’s top priorities is the protection of the Indian River Lagoon. Each year, spectators are able to take advantage of recycling receptacles onsite, a cleaning crew ensures the Lagoon and Causeway are left in better condition than they were prior to the Stuart Sailfish Regatta and marine life spotters are contracted to successfully prevent any marine life from being harmed. The Stuart Sailfish Regatta raises donations for local non-profits, acts as an economic stimulus, and provides a family-friendly event for the community.

A variety of food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will be bleachers available but feel free to bring your own chair. There will be parking available at the Witham Field Airport with air-conditioned buses taking you to the event. Please NO coolers, pets, bikes, scooters, or outside food/drink. Tickets are available online for or at the gates. Kids 10 and under are FREE. For more information visit StuartSailfishRegatta.com.

The 5th Annual Stuart Sailfish Regatta
The Stuart Causeway
May 21 & 22, 2016
9:30am – 4:30pm