UPDATE  Post BHIR Results

The 2006 Bald Head Island Regatta is in the record books!   First 235 Team Lokahi, skippered by Kevin Meechan, took Class and C Fleet honors.  See comments and pictures from Kevin on the BHIR experience by clicking on the Team Lokahi pic below.  Congratulations to Kevin & crew and Scott Carle & crew aboard F235 Sea Puppy, who took second.
  

Note: Bald Head Island images from bhisland.com | Cape Fear 38 BHIR photos from Cape Fear Yacht Works

Here is a great opportunity for all Beneteau First 235 to get together at one of the best regattas on the east coast.  Bald Head Island, located below Wilmington, NC, is one of the most beautiful islands in the United States.  No cars.  No neon signs.  No high-rises.  This is an island developed with the goal to keep the natural habitat intact, and they succeeded on all counts.  New First 235 owner Scott Carle got the ball rolling in the F235 corner with an inquiry to BHIR Director Rona Garm, who issued the invite to all F235 below.  Please peruse the page, taking in the Bald Head Island virtual tour, pictures at bottom, and the BHIR and BHI sites.  Looks to be great fun for sailors and crew alike as this is a first class event on and off the water.  From what I heard, last year's BHIR was a smashing success with everyone vowing to return  -  Kelly Holsten www.beneteau235.com

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Click above to view Bald Head Island Virtual Tour

The venue is exceptional and the event offers both offshore and inland sailing for various classes. We allow 3 of a kind to determine a class within a fleet, thus allowing both 1 design and PHRF scoring for the same races. We’ve placed the event two weeks after Charleston Race Week yet prior to the Annapolis NOOD for those sailors traveling in the Spring.

Please feel free to contact me for additional information. We are dedicated to making this event an enjoyable regatta for East Coast sailors.

Sincerely,

Rona Garm
Director ~ Bald Head Island Regatta
www.bhir.org

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Bald Head Island Regatta Info ~ Details •  Official Regatta Site ............................................................................. www.bhir.org •  Official NOR ........................................................................................ Notice of Race •  Official Entry Form ............................................................................... Entry Form •  Bald Head Island Site ........................................................................... www.baldheadisland.com •  Regatta Director ................................................................................... Rona Garm •  Dockage Request ................................................................................ btraynha@bhisland.com •  Accommodations ................................................................................ Accommodation Inquiry •  Things to Do ....................................................................................... BHI Activities •  Bald Head Island Map ......................................................................... View Bald Head Map •  Getting to Bald Head Island ................................................................. Directions | Maps

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From the Bald Head Island Regatta Official Site

Scheduled for April 21-23, 2006, the BHIR is perfectly positioned to attract boats traveling between Key West Race Week, Miami Race Week and Charleston Race Week in the south to NCYRA, the NOOD, and Southern Bay Race Week to the north.

The event venue is Bald Head Island, North Carolina and is a premier vacation destination offering offshore and protected inland racing less than 30 minutes from the marina. On-shore, the Bald Head Island catering staff provides a 5-star experience at the Harbor Pavilion Tent site while the Recreation Department schedules multiple activities for the non-sailing support staff accompanying your crew.


For Those Who Don't Sail
For the non-sailor land (and sea) based activities include tours on a Hinckley 29’ and 40’ VIP boats. The Hinckleys will take spectators on tours of the racing throughout both days. Other events for significant others who are not racing include wine tastings, bike tours, Golf, and all the standard Bald Head Island activities. Finally, check the regatta out from the Old Baldy Lighthouse for a bird's eye view!

Below: View pictures of Bald Head Island along with some action from the 2005 BHIR
featuring the Cape Fear Yacht Works Bruce Marek designed Cape Fear 38.