Fort 2 Battery Race
DATES ANNOUNCED! APRIL 17-19th, 2020
Now in its 7th year, the Fort 2 Battery race is back at it again with the most thrilling kite powered drag race in the nation. Powered by Force Kite and Wake and hosted by the James Island Yacht Club, the Fort 2 Battery race will bring together the most competitive foil racers from all around the country as well as adrenaline seeking weekend warriors, for a pure speed run between 2 of Charlestons historic landmarks, the Charleston Battery and Fort Sumter. Like a flock of birds or an explosion of colorful confetti, well over a hundred kites will converge at one landmark, deftly jocking for position anxiously awaiting the starting gun for a mad dash across the harbor and the chance to measure themselves against their fellow sportsman. With the explosion of the gun, the fray surges with a single purpose; to cross the harbor to the finish line as fast as their skills can take them there.
Registration ends April 17, 2020 at 4:00pm EDT
2020 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY - APRIL 17TH
SKIPPER'S MEETING - 6:30pm
Skipper's meeting will take place at the James Island Yacht Club, 734 Wampler Dr. Charleston SC, at 6:30pm on April the 17th with a food truck & FREE BEER on site.
SATURDAY - APRIL 18TH
DOWNWIND RACE - 2:00pm
This is a 4 mile downwind drag race for extreme sailing craft. The safety detail will be run by 10 Wounded Warrior Sailing rescue boats each staffed by a medic, ensuring a safe and successful race for riders of all skill levels.
SATURDAY - APRIL 18TH
AWARDS & BBQ - 5:00pm
The award ceremony will be held at the JIYC on the 18th at 5:00pm with a BBQ featuring live music and free beer for all race participants. All racers also receive a free Fort 2 Battery T-shirt!
2020 SPONSORS
