88th Annual Hampton Cup Regatta

The Hampton Cup Regatta will be returning this August 9^th-11^th for its 88^th year on Mill Creek in Hampton, VA making it the oldest continuous inboard race in North America. Past years have drawn as many as 30,000 spectators as over 75 hydroplane boats and Jersey Speed Skiffs from the USA and Canada fly around the racecourse. These 19-foot boats are known to reach speeds of up to 150mph, setting both national and world records. This event is sure to be fun for the entire family. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday August 9^th with the Bash at the Beach at Paradise Ocean Club on Fort Monroe, the event continues on through Saturday and Sunday with two race-filled days. The entire weekend is free and open to the public and will include live music on Friday by Tailgate Down, while the rest of the weekend will include such amenities as food and beverage vendors, souvenir programs, children’s area, and racing-enthusiast clothing and collectibles. For more information on the 88th annual Hampton Cup Regatta, check out www.hamptoncupregatta.com or call 757/727-8311. 88^th annual Hampton Cup Regatta August 9-11, 2013 Friday, August 9: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bash at the Beach at Paradise Ocean Club on Fort Monroe (no racing Friday) Saturday, August 10: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (1^st day of racing) Sunday, August 11: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (2^nd day of racing) FREE Mill Creek at the entrance of Fort Monroe Hampton, VA 23651