SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YACHTING ASSOCIATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Contact: Peter Glick -- (310) 390-4336

MIDWINTER REGATTA FEBRUARY 21^st and 22^nd

The Southern California Yachting Association’s 80^th Midwinter Regatta is gearing up for the weekend of February 21^st and 22^nd.   The regatta will be hosted at thirty one clubs from San Diego to the Channel Islands and all ports in between.   Races will be held for sailboats, yachts, radio-controlled models, land yachts, powerboats and outrigger canoes.

Attracting 600 boats, the Midwinter is the largest regatta in North America. This regatta will feature 80 classes including PHRF, cruisers, multihull, dinghies, predict log racing, canoes, and model sailboats.

“Every sailor should get involved,” said Midwinter Chairman Peter Glick “This is the tune-up event that kicks off the 2009 season.   It’s a community event that unites sailors throughout Southern California and Arizona.

The Midwinter has grown substantially as new venues and classes have been added.

“We are praying for good weather,” continued Glick, “Last year the weather was great for a regatta.   Rain or shine the Midwinter races will run.”

Again this year we are offering very colorful t-shirts plus the newest thing in sports, moisture-wicking long-sleeve shirts at low prices.

More information, including the notice of race and applications, are available at website: http://midwinters.scyaweb.org/2009mwr/

Peter Glick
Phone:(310) 390-4336