- April 18, 2024
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Ava and Joanna Baugh and Sandra Tartaglino
At the beginning of the opening ceremony, the sailors paraded their flags around the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
At the beginning of the opening ceremony, the sailors paraded their flags around the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert welcomes sailors to Sarasota.
Todd Riccardi, Regatta Vice Chairman Herb Larrabee and Steve Strobel
Sailors from 14 countries are participating in the Formula 18 Worlds.
Sailors from 14 countries are participating in the Formula 18 Worlds.
Regatta Vice Chairman Herb Larrabee addresses the crowd during the opening ceremony.
Sailors from around the world are dipping their toes in Sarasota waters this week.
More accurately, they’re competing in the Formula 18 Worlds 2018 Championship Regatta at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. About 160 sailors from 14 countries will be racing throughout the week beginning on Monday, Oct. 15 and ending on Friday, Oct. 19.
The week kicked off on Sunday Oct. 14 with a practice race during the day. Later that evening, competitors and their families enjoyed a nacho bar before the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony began much like that of the Olympics. The sailors lined up with their country’s flag and paraded around the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. After, the fleet was blessed and Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert welcomed the sailors.
