The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society (CMCS) hosts a series of races throughout the year. Races are open to all – members and non-members alike. Races are scored time on distance using the West Florida PHRF Handicapping System. All racers are encouraged to obtain a WFPHRF handicap certificate to submit as part of the race entry procedure. Information on WFPHRF certificates can be obtained from WFPHRF at www.wfphrf.org. Detailed information, including the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions and course diagrams, list of racers and boat handicaps, schedules, entry forms and race results are available on the CMCS website, www.cmcs-sail.org. For further information regarding the Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year series sponsored by WFPHRF, visit the WFPHRF website www.wfphrf.org. For information regarding the 47th Annual Summerset Regatta, visit the Summerset Regatta website: www.SummersetRegatta.com.
Saturday, January 14, 2012- Chili Cook-off Race. This is the first race of the new year and will be held off of Fort Myers Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The race format will be up to three buoy races with the starting area in the vicinity of Marker 2, entrance to San Carlos Bay. After the race, the Club will host a Chili Cook-Off social. This is always a fun event and a good way to warm up and wind down after a day of racing. Bring your crew! See the club newsletter for further details for the social event.
Saturday, February 25, 2012. Edison Gulf Regatta. (This is a Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year Event) This regatta will take place off of Ft. Myers Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The starting area will be in the vicinity of Marker 2, entrance to San Carlos Bay. The race format will be up to three buoy races. Plan on a skipper/crew party after the race. Time and location to be announced as this date draws closer.
Saturday, March 17, 2012. Shrimp Festival Regatta. (This is a Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year Event) This regatta will take place off of Ft. Myers Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The starting area will be in the vicinity of Marker 2, entrance to San Carlos Bay. The race format will be up to three buoy races. On Sunday evening, the Club will host a shrimp boil. This is always a fun event so get your crew organized early and sign up for the racing and shrimp boil! See the Club newsletter for further details for the social event.
Sunday, April 15, 2012. San T’weenie Race. This is a coastal distance race beginning outside of Redfish Pass off of Captiva Island in the Gulf of Mexico and finishing at marker 6 north of San Carlos light. This race is approximately 21 nm long and will have a pursuit start. Actual starting times will be provided for all entrants. This race is being held in conjunction with the T’ween Waters Cruise. Check out the cruise and dockage information in the club newsletter. There will be a social on Saturday evening for all racers and cruisers at T’ween Waters Inn on Captiva Island.
Saturday, May 12, 2012. Estebel Night Race. This is a coastal distance race beginning in the evening off of Ft. Myers Beach near marker 2 and sailing off into the sunset towards Knapps Point off of Sanibel Island and returning to the starting area under starlight. The actual distance and location of the turning mark off of Knapps Point will be announced just prior to the race, depending on wind and weather conditions.
Saturday, June 11, 2011. Ladies Day Race. This regatta will take place off of Ft. Myers Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The starting area will be in the vicinity of Marker 2, entrance to San Carlos Bay. The race format will be up to three buoy races. For this Regatta only, special rules are in effect. A female must be at the helm at all times from the preparatory flag prior to the yachts start to the time a yacht finishes. Start gathering your crew early!
Saturday, September 15, 2012. Kayusa Cup. (This is a Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year Event) This is a coastal distance race starting in the vicinity of San Carlos Light and racing along the Gulf side of Sanibel Island and Captiva Island, finishing off of Redfish Pass. This race is held in conjunction with the CMCS South Seas Cruise. This race honors Betty and Bob Kayusa who were long-time members of CMCS and avid racers. Plan to attend the post-race party at South Seas Plantation and Resort. See the club newsletter for details of the social activities and docking information.
Saturday and Sunday, October 6-7, 2012. 47th Annual Summerset Regatta. (This is a Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year Event) This Regatta is the kickoff for the fall and winter racing program and definitely the highlight of the CMCS racing schedule! Activities abound beginning with the Friday social and skippers meeting. On Saturday, there will be up to four buoy races on two race circles in the Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of San Carlos Light. On Saturday evening, there will be an outdoor poolside cocktail social at the Pink Shell Resort followed by a coastal distance race on Sunday along Ft. Myers Beach. The weekend is capped off by a Sunday evening awards banquet at the Pink Shell Resort. There will be more information available from the Summerset Committee as the Regatta nears.
Saturday, November 3, 2012. Festival of the Islands Regatta.(This is a Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year Event) This regatta will take place off of Ft. Myers Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The starting area will be in the vicinity of Marker 2, entrance to San Carlos Bay. The race format will be up to three buoy races. Plan on a skipper/crew party after the race. Time and location to be announced as this date draws closer.
Saturday, December 1, 2012. Commodores Cup Regatta. (This is a Caloosahatchee Boat of the Year Event) This regatta will take place off of Ft. Myers Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The starting area will be in the vicinity of Marker 2, entrance to San Carlos Bay. The race format will be up to three buoy races. After the races, the club will honor its outgoing Commodore at a club social. See the club newsletter for specifics for this social as time draws closer to this event. An Advisory to Sailors who keep their boat in Ft. Myers Beach: There is a low tide forecast (-0.38 ft.). Low tide is forecast for 0816, so plan accordingly!
Saturday, January, 12, 2013. Chili Cook-Off Regatta. This is the first race of the new year and will be held off of Fort Myers Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The race format will be up to three buoy races with the starting area in the vicinity of Marker 2, entrance to San Carlos Bay. After the race, the Club will host a Chili Cook-Off social. This is always a fun event and a good way to warm up and wind down after a day of racing. Bring your crew! See the club newsletter for further details for the social event.
