Viper Series #1

Competitive dinghy sailors take to the waters of Sarasota Bay for the opening installment of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's Viper Series. The racing event tests tactical fleet-management skills and boat-handling precision in a highly competitive, one-design racing format. Spectators on City Island can watch the nimble watercraft jostle for position at the starting mark before navigating a technical course across the bay's shifting winds and tidal currents. The regatta highlights the Squadron's active racing calendar, drawing skilled regional sailors eager to sharpen their competitive edge early in the year.