The historic waters of Matanzas Bay will sparkle in the glow of a holiday regatta of boats decked out in their seasonal finery when the Regatta of Lights returns to St. Augustine on Saturday, December 8, 2007.
Hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, the 27th annual event will feature a nighttime parade of sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and recreational boats aglitter with brilliant lighted displays ranging from patriotic to whimsical. Boat owners try to out-dazzle the competition in a spirited contest featuring prizes in a variety of categories designed to include boats from 15 to 85 feet in length.
The regatta will get underway at 6 p.m. as the boats enter the bay, pass the Castillo de San Marcos and sail single file for the Bridge of Lions. The regatta will then circle Matanzas Bay to allow spectators to enjoy the spectacle while judges score each entry’s creativity. Trophies will be presented to winners in the categories of “Best Theme”; “Most Colorful”; “Best in Class”; and “Best Overall”.
For more information, including details on how to enter a boat in the regatta, call 904.824.9725
The Holiday Regatta of Lights is supported in part by a grant from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. For the latest on events and activities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches, go to
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