Middle Keys Sailing will host a “Mixer in the Middle” regatta for young sailors from Key Largo to Key West on Saturday, Aug. 10. Racing will take place on Florida Bay, with a report time of 9 a.m and a first-start at 10:45 a.m.
Racing is open to Optimists, Lasers, 420s and Blue Dragons, all of which will compete off the point at the end of 33rd Street in Marathon, adjacent to the Marathon Yacht Club. This event is bring-your-own-boat, unless otherwise coordinated with the Middle Keys Sailing director.
The entry fee for single-handed boats is $35 and $50 for double-handed boats. The entry fee covers a limited edition event shirt and a ticket to the post-regatta pool party at Marathon Yacht Club.
Eligible sailors who are 7 to 18 years old with sailing experience are invited to participate. Registration is at Middle Keys Sailing’s website, www.mycef.education.
Spectators, volunteers and sponsors are welcome. For an assigned volunteer position or to become a sponsor, please contact Middle Keys Sailing director Ellie Maus at director.middlekeyssailing@gmail.com. Spectators can expect a shaded view of the racing at the end of 33rd Street, across from the public boat ramp and Marathon Yacht Club.
All proceeds will benefit the Marathon Yacht Club Educational Foundation (MYCEF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching fun and safety on the water for kids of all backgrounds, with scholarships available.
