The 2024 Worrell 1000 Race makes stop at Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The 50th Anniversary of the Worrell 1000 Race is making an overnight stay at Wrightsville Beach.

The Worrell 1000 Race is an offshore long-distance beach catamaran sailboat race.

This year, 12 teams are participating in the race that ranges from Hollywood, FL to Virginia Beach, VA.

In total, the race covers approximately 1000 miles with stops along the way to allow crew members to rest up.

The next stop for the contestants is further up the Carolina coast at Atlantic Beach.

They are scheduled to reach their final destination in Virginia Beach, VA on Saturday, May 25th.