Charleston Bermuda Race humble beginnings

10:23 PM Tue 17 May 2011 GMT

'Charleston Bermuda Race'

Charleston Bermuda Race - Only 10 days remain until the cannon fires to begin the biennial 777-mile Charleston Bermuda Race. The biennial even which began in 1997, was born of humble origins as the dream of two local sailors set on creating an offshore adventure for themselves and their friends. With seven previous editions now in its wake, the event has matured, evolving from grassroots beginnings to become a fixture on the sailing calendar of the southeastern U.S. and a celebrated spectacle for the media. This time around, 12 boats will start the Charleston Bermuda Race, which begins on May ...

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