The Sheboygan Midwest Challenge, a festival and celebration of powerboat racing, will feature the top categories of U.S. powerboat racing. The UIM Class 1 World Championship returns with boats capable of 160 mph!
For the first time, Sheboygan is also a host city to the American Powerboat Racing Association’s (APBA) National Championship, with 14 classes of fast boats in action. More than 60 race teams are expected to participate with competitors from around the world, including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada, the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. You can view the action from the harbor area or the expansive areas along North and South Beach. Throughout downtown Sheboygan, you’ll find ample facilities for food, drink, and lodging.
Sheboygan Midwest Challenge Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY AUGUST 9 10:00 am to 5:00 pm: Walk through the pit area near Deland Park to see the boats and race crew up close and personal. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Watch the high-speed testing of the race boats on Lake Michigan. The six-mile offshore course is along the Sheboygan South Beach, Kite Beach, and South Shore. 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Enjoy the kickoff block party at City Green downtown. View the powerboats that will be racing in the Sheboygan Midwest Challenge as they set up on the streets of downtown. Dance to the music of the King of Mars at City Green. Food trucks and beverage concessions are available. Accessible to the public.
SATURDAY AUGUST 10 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: P1 Fan Zone opens at the end of South Pier, where vendors, food trucks, and beverages are located. 9:30 am to 4:00 pm: VIP Hospitality tent open at South Pier lawn. Tickets for the VIP tent are available at https://tealreef.ticketspice.com/sheboygan. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm: Walk through the pit area near Deland Park to see the boats and race crew up close and personal. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Bring your chairs, blankets, food, and drinks and watch the races on the six-mile offshore course along Sheboygan South Beach, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Food trucks and beverage stations are also available throughout the area. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Sheboygan Yacht Club will host a brat fry and concessions in the northeast lot and outdoor pavilion just north of the river on Broughton Drive. After walking through the pit area, stop in for food and beverages. Spectators, visitors, and the public are welcome on the Yacht Club grounds—live music from Uncle Meat from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. 11:00 am: Opening Ceremony to kick off the races on the South Pier lawn. Watch the powerboat races streamed to the jumbo screen at the official event stage on the South Pier lawn. 11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Class 1 Qualifying Round 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm: Race 1 – Superstock Class 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Driftwood South Pier serves food and drinks under the tent. Live music from Benson Klemme from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm and the Flying Zebras from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm: Race 2 – Class 1 (Race 1) 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm: Race 3 – 450R, Super V
SUNDAY AUGUST 11 9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Driftwood South Pier serves beverages under the tent featuring Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: P1 Fan Zone opens at the end of Sout Pier, where vendors, food trucks, and beverages are located. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Walk through the pit area near Deland Park to see the boats and race crew up close and personal. 9:30 am to 4:00 pm: VIP Hospitality tent open at South Pier lawn. Tickets for the VIP tent are available at https://tealreef.ticketspice.com/sheboygan. 9:30 am to 4:00 pm: Bring your chairs, blankets, food, and drinks and watch the races on the six-mile offshore course along Sheboygan South Beach, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Food trucks and beverage stations are also available throughout the area. 10:00 am: Opening Ceremony to kick off the races on the South Pier lawn. Watch the powerboat races streamed to the jumbo screen at the official event stage on the South Pier lawn. 11:00 am to 12 pm: Race 4 – Class 1 MAVTV (Race 2) 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm: Race 5 – Bracket Class 700, 600, 500 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm: Race 6 – Mod V, (Bracket 400, 300, 200) 2:45 pm to 3:15 pm: Race 7 – Supercat 5:00 pm: Celebrate with the winners at the Awards Ceremony on the main stage on the South Pier lawn.
You can get to downtown Sheboygan and the lakefront via Highways 23, 28, or 42 in from I-43.
Sheboygan’s U.S. Sailing Center hosts the 2018 edition of the Para World Sailing Championships the week of September 16-22, 2018! The Para World Sailing Championships is the definitive guide to the best-of-the-best in Para Sailing with clear objectives to showcase and develop Paralympic sailing, create sporting heroes and engage sports fans, and excite sponsors and broadcasters.
While in Sheboygan, check out the beautiful harbor, the riverfront, downtown, and more. I-43 and Highways 23, 28, and 42 all bring you to Sheboygan. There’s a lot of fun to be had, especially if you like sailing!
Para World Sailing Championship Address:
US Sailing Center of Sheboygan/Sheboygan Yacht Club
619 Broughton Avenue (On the lakefront)
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(800) 457-9497 (VisitSheboyban.com‘s phone) Website
“World Sailing is delighted that Sheboygan will be hosting the 2018 edition of the Para World Sailing Championships,” said Para World Sailing Manager Massimo Dighe. “Sheboygan has an excellent track record of hosting major international sailing events. From the Nations Cup Grand Final to the Women’s and Blind Match Racing World Championships, the team on the ground and the town know what it takes to welcome top class sailors. The facilities are exceptional and I am sure the sailors attending will receive a warm welcome.”
The disciplines proposed by the Para World Sailing Committee for inclusion in the 2018 Championships are:
One Person Dinghy (Hansa 303w) – Female
One Person Dinghy (Hansa 303w) – Male
One Person Keelboat (Norlin 2.4mR)
Tom Atkins of Sail Sheboygan said hosting the 2018 Para Worlds helps fulfill Sail Sheboygan’s mission of bringing national and international competition to Sheboygan. In addition, it contributes to a commitment to facilitate adaptive sailing at all levels, from beginner sailors to competitors.
“The bulk of us are able-bodied, full-vision people who love the sport of sailing,” Atkins said. “When you see the sailors, whether they’re blind sailors or disabled people enjoying the same sport, and you see the challenges they are overcoming to do so, you just stand back and it’s awe-inspiring. This is a sport they are able to participate in because of the uniqueness of sailing – equipment can be engineered to help them overcome whatever disability they may have and help them compete at this sport.”
Sheboygan, which has become known for hosting such events as the PGA Championships and is line to host the 2020 Ryder Cup, is excited to bring elite athletes to the community for the Para Worlds, Atkins said.
“We have developed a reputation for sailing and hosting competitive events that is second to none,” he said. “It puts Sheboygan in the spotlight and provides good vibes for the community that we are hosting literally a world-level sailing event. It’s a good image for the sailing community and a good image for the community as a whole. For participants to meet people from other countries from around the world and compete literally at highest level of their sport – that can only help and support the Olympic aspirations.”
Sheboygan was the host of the 2016 Women’s Match Racing World Championship and Blind Match Racing World Championship and the 2017 Blind Fleet Racing World Championship.
Start:
September 16, 2018
End:
September 22, 2018
Venue:
Sheboygan Sailing Center
Phone:
800-457-9497
Address:
619 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Sheboygan sailing prowess grows with the 2016 Women’s Match Racing World Championship. Racing on Lake Michigan kicks off Wednesday, September 21st with events running through the weekend. The Buddy Melges Challenge in Sheboygan is the third event of the 2016 WIM (Women’s International Match) Series and serves as the World Championship.
“As a long-time sponsor and supporter of women’s match racing, Sheboygan Yacht Club is thrilled to be welcoming some of the best sailors in the world back to our club and beautiful waterfront” said Denise Cornell, Vice Commodore of the Sheboygan Yacht Club.
The World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship is an annual event that was first held in Genoa, Italy in 1999; Sheboygan is now the venue for 2016. This will be a busy event, with 27 sailors fighting for gold medals.
Photo credit: Christopher Rydblom
“Sheboygan offers a unique venue for the World Championship – the first fresh water venue to host the Women’s Match Racing World Championship. Although it is ‘lake sailing’ Lake Michigan is the size of many seas and when the wind whips up the waves can get big and the conditions challenging,” noted 2002 World Champion Liz Baylis.
Details on the WIM Series can be found on their website; this is a big event for Sheboygan sailing!
While in Sheboygan, check out the beautiful harbor, the riverfront, downtown, and more. I-43 and Highways 23, 28, and 42 all bring you to Sheboygan. There’s a lot of fun to be had, especially if you like sailing!
Start:
September 21, 2016
End:
September 25, 2016
Venue:
Sheboygan South Pier
Phone:
800-457-9497
Address:
Downtown Sheboygan, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
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August 9, 2024 – August 11, 2024
Sheboygan Midwest Racing Challenge
The Sheboygan Midwest Challenge, a festival and celebration of powerboat racing, will feature the top categories of U.S. powerboat racing. The UIM Class 1 World Championship returns with boats capable of 160 mph!
For the first time, Sheboygan is also a host city to the American Powerboat Racing Association’s (APBA) National Championship, with 14 classes of fast boats in action. More than 60 race teams are expected to participate with competitors from around the world, including Australia, Italy, Sweden, Canada, the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. You can view the action from the harbor area or the expansive areas along North and South Beach. Throughout downtown Sheboygan, you’ll find ample facilities for food, drink, and lodging.
Sheboygan Midwest Challenge Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY AUGUST 9
10:00 am to 5:00 pm: Walk through the pit area near Deland Park to see the boats and race crew up close and personal.
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Watch the high-speed testing of the race boats on Lake Michigan. The six-mile offshore course is along the Sheboygan South Beach, Kite Beach, and South Shore.
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Enjoy the kickoff block party at City Green downtown. View the powerboats that will be racing in the Sheboygan Midwest Challenge as they set up on the streets of downtown. Dance to the music of the King of Mars at City Green. Food trucks and beverage concessions are available. Accessible to the public.
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
9:00 am to 5:00 pm: P1 Fan Zone opens at the end of South Pier, where vendors, food trucks, and beverages are located.
9:30 am to 4:00 pm: VIP Hospitality tent open at South Pier lawn. Tickets for the VIP tent are available at https://tealreef.ticketspice.com/sheboygan.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm: Walk through the pit area near Deland Park to see the boats and race crew up close and personal.
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Bring your chairs, blankets, food, and drinks and watch the races on the six-mile offshore course along Sheboygan South Beach, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Food trucks and beverage stations are also available throughout the area.
11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Sheboygan Yacht Club will host a brat fry and concessions in the northeast lot and outdoor pavilion just north of the river on Broughton Drive. After walking through the pit area, stop in for food and beverages. Spectators, visitors, and the public are welcome on the Yacht Club grounds—live music from Uncle Meat from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
11:00 am: Opening Ceremony to kick off the races on the South Pier lawn. Watch the powerboat races streamed to the jumbo screen at the official event stage on the South Pier lawn.
11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Class 1 Qualifying Round
12:45 pm to 1:45 pm: Race 1 – Superstock Class
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Driftwood South Pier serves food and drinks under the tent. Live music from Benson Klemme from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm and the Flying Zebras from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm: Race 2 – Class 1 (Race 1)
3:15 pm to 4:15 pm: Race 3 – 450R, Super V
SUNDAY AUGUST 11
9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Driftwood South Pier serves beverages under the tent featuring Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: P1 Fan Zone opens at the end of Sout Pier, where vendors, food trucks, and beverages are located. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Walk through the pit area near Deland Park to see the boats and race crew up close and personal. 9:30 am to 4:00 pm: VIP Hospitality tent open at South Pier lawn. Tickets for the VIP tent are available at https://tealreef.ticketspice.com/sheboygan.
9:30 am to 4:00 pm: Bring your chairs, blankets, food, and drinks and watch the races on the six-mile offshore course along Sheboygan South Beach, Kite Beach, and South Shore. Food trucks and beverage stations are also available throughout the area.
10:00 am: Opening Ceremony to kick off the races on the South Pier lawn. Watch the powerboat races streamed to the jumbo screen at the official event stage on the South Pier lawn.
11:00 am to 12 pm: Race 4 – Class 1 MAVTV (Race 2)
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm: Race 5 – Bracket Class 700, 600, 500
1:45 pm to 2:45 pm: Race 6 – Mod V, (Bracket 400, 300, 200)
2:45 pm to 3:15 pm: Race 7 – Supercat
5:00 pm: Celebrate with the winners at the Awards Ceremony on the main stage on the South Pier lawn.
You can get to downtown Sheboygan and the lakefront via Highways 23, 28, or 42 in from I-43.
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September 16, 2018 – September 22, 2018
USA Para World Sailing Championship, Sheboygan
Sheboygan’s U.S. Sailing Center hosts the 2018 edition of the Para World Sailing Championships the week of September 16-22, 2018! The Para World Sailing Championships is the definitive guide to the best-of-the-best in Para Sailing with clear objectives to showcase and develop Paralympic sailing, create sporting heroes and engage sports fans, and excite sponsors and broadcasters.
While in Sheboygan, check out the beautiful harbor, the riverfront, downtown, and more. I-43 and Highways 23, 28, and 42 all bring you to Sheboygan. There’s a lot of fun to be had, especially if you like sailing!
Para World Sailing Championship Address:
US Sailing Center of Sheboygan/Sheboygan Yacht Club
619 Broughton Avenue (On the lakefront)
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(800) 457-9497 (VisitSheboyban.com‘s phone)
Website
“World Sailing is delighted that Sheboygan will be hosting the 2018 edition of the Para World Sailing Championships,” said Para World Sailing Manager Massimo Dighe. “Sheboygan has an excellent track record of hosting major international sailing events. From the Nations Cup Grand Final to the Women’s and Blind Match Racing World Championships, the team on the ground and the town know what it takes to welcome top class sailors. The facilities are exceptional and I am sure the sailors attending will receive a warm welcome.”
The disciplines proposed by the Para World Sailing Committee for inclusion in the 2018 Championships are:
One Person Dinghy (Hansa 303w) – Female
One Person Dinghy (Hansa 303w) – Male
One Person Keelboat (Norlin 2.4mR)
Tom Atkins of Sail Sheboygan said hosting the 2018 Para Worlds helps fulfill Sail Sheboygan’s mission of bringing national and international competition to Sheboygan. In addition, it contributes to a commitment to facilitate adaptive sailing at all levels, from beginner sailors to competitors.
“The bulk of us are able-bodied, full-vision people who love the sport of sailing,” Atkins said. “When you see the sailors, whether they’re blind sailors or disabled people enjoying the same sport, and you see the challenges they are overcoming to do so, you just stand back and it’s awe-inspiring. This is a sport they are able to participate in because of the uniqueness of sailing – equipment can be engineered to help them overcome whatever disability they may have and help them compete at this sport.”
Sheboygan, which has become known for hosting such events as the PGA Championships and is line to host the 2020 Ryder Cup, is excited to bring elite athletes to the community for the Para Worlds, Atkins said.
“We have developed a reputation for sailing and hosting competitive events that is second to none,” he said. “It puts Sheboygan in the spotlight and provides good vibes for the community that we are hosting literally a world-level sailing event. It’s a good image for the sailing community and a good image for the community as a whole. For participants to meet people from other countries from around the world and compete literally at highest level of their sport – that can only help and support the Olympic aspirations.”
Sheboygan was the host of the 2016 Women’s Match Racing World Championship and Blind Match Racing World Championship and the 2017 Blind Fleet Racing World Championship.
September 21, 2016 – September 25, 2016
2016 Women’s Match Sailing World Championship
Sheboygan sailing prowess grows with the 2016 Women’s Match Racing World Championship. Racing on Lake Michigan kicks off Wednesday, September 21st with events running through the weekend. The Buddy Melges Challenge in Sheboygan is the third event of the 2016 WIM (Women’s International Match) Series and serves as the World Championship.
“As a long-time sponsor and supporter of women’s match racing, Sheboygan Yacht Club is thrilled to be welcoming some of the best sailors in the world back to our club and beautiful waterfront” said Denise Cornell, Vice Commodore of the Sheboygan Yacht Club.
The World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship is an annual event that was first held in Genoa, Italy in 1999; Sheboygan is now the venue for 2016. This will be a busy event, with 27 sailors fighting for gold medals.
“Sheboygan offers a unique venue for the World Championship – the first fresh water venue to host the Women’s Match Racing World Championship. Although it is ‘lake sailing’ Lake Michigan is the size of many seas and when the wind whips up the waves can get big and the conditions challenging,” noted 2002 World Champion Liz Baylis.
Details on the WIM Series can be found on their website; this is a big event for Sheboygan sailing!
While in Sheboygan, check out the beautiful harbor, the riverfront, downtown, and more. I-43 and Highways 23, 28, and 42 all bring you to Sheboygan. There’s a lot of fun to be had, especially if you like sailing!