Letter from the President:

Without a doubt, we are getting ready for one of the most exciting events to hit the Treasure Coast of Florida in years and it’s all for a good cause! The Stuart Sailfish Regatta will be transforming the normally serene Stuart Causeway into a scene for speed on the water April 13-15, 2012 with the competition, the victory and adrenaline-pumping sport of powerboat racing. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the USS Sailing Center, the Children’s Museum and the Maritime Museum, but we need your help!

The Stuart Sailfish Regatta returns the legendary powerboat races to the old Stuart Causeway where it all began in the late1960s to the mid 1980s. The Sertoma Club Races continued the tradition of wowing spectators at the Jensen Beach Causeway for many years thereafter until the mid 1990s. In 2012, the Stuart Sailfish Regatta is reviving this legendary event to bring back the sounds and excitement of Hydroplane racing to the Martin County area. Hydroplane racing is very much like NASCAR but on water and every bit, if not more exciting! Tricked-out superboats reach unbelievable speeds that require not only the technological expertise of their crew but the skill of the driver as they push their boats to the limit over unpredictable water on this challenging course.

Spectators will enjoy live music, kids’ activities, vendors and more throughout the three-day event. The super-charged weekend kicks off Friday, April 13th at the Stuart Causeway where with the kick-off dinner party. Along with the hottest group of race boats that will be competing throughout the weekend will be many vintage race boats presented by the Maritime Museum. A virtual timeline of classic craft will be on view showing the changes in technology and safety from past to present.

In addition, the high-performance racing boats will be on display in the dry pit area all weekend long. Racing crews, officials, sponsors and other VIPs are invited to an exhilarating party Friday evening to enjoy spirits, bites and live music.

By now, you understand the magnitude of the impact that the Stuart Sailfish Regatta will have on the Treasure Coast community and the draw of media attention it will receive. Your sponsorship of this event will help raise needed funds to support the USS Sailing Center, the Children’s Museum and the Maritime Museum. With your help, many lives will be changed for the better. Please consider sponsoring this epic event and become part of the action!

With many thanks,

Rusty Sedlack President, Stuart Sailfish Regatta