An annual 160 mile race in Florida held each winter.
The Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race began when crews delivering boats to start the St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale Race in the '70s decided to stop for a drink (or two) in Key West on the way. In the days before yacht tracking, getting there faster meant more time on Duvall Street without the owners knowing! It organized in 1975 and evolved into one of the premiere distance races in North America, ultimately giving birth to the fabled Key West Race Week in the '80s because no one wanted to leave! Today, racers from around the country still enjoy the warm waters of the Gulf Stream in February and the unique hospitality of Key West at the finish line.
LATEST NEWS
January 7, 2022
Congrats to Rear Commodore Andrew Weiss’ on his new Italia 11.98 Christopher Dragon for taking ORC honors.
January 25, 2021
Photo: SORC Sailing ... It was a very light Fort Lauderdale Race in 2021 but at least sailors were able to participate! Congrats to the SORC for a successful event and Commodore Ed Cesare on the First to Finish.
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Proud Partnership with Lauderdale Yacht Club & SORC
Highlight of the Winter Season
The course shall be from the starting line, south to the Miami Sea Buoy (“RW Mo (A) Whistle”) leaving it to starboard; then to the Key West Sea Buoy (“RW Mo(A)”) located south of Key West, leaving the following marks and a continuous line connecting them to starboard. Note that the continuous line is not always indicative of the boundary of safe water for navigation, and does not include the course from the Key West Sea Buoy to the Finish.
EVENT LOGISITCS
Next Race: January 2022
REGISTRATION
Registration is done via Yacht Scoring before the event and check in begins on Thursday afternoon.
START
First signal for each course will be at 1000 Friday. Class assignments and starting times will be available online and will be announced at the Skippers Meeting.
RACING
A course from the Miami Sea Buoy to the Key West Sea Buoy. However, the continuous line is not always indicative of the boundary of safe water for navigation so vigilance is required.
SOCIALS
The Awards Presentation and After-Race Party will be held on Saturday which will be TBD based on local regulations.