Wrecker's Races

The Wrecker’s Cup Race is held annually in Key West to re-enact the history of when salvagers would race to a disabled ship, rescue the crew and lay claim to the cargo. These sailboat races are held each month beginning in January through April and although there is no longer anything to rescue at Sand Key – the rivalry is fierce.

Wrecker's Race
These pictures are from the March 2011 Wrecker’s Race. As you can see this seven mile race to Sand Key is open to all; from the most elegant of schooner’s to the simplest rig with blue tarps for sails. Pure Key West!
Wrecker's Race
These pictures are from the March 2011 Wrecker’s Race. As you can see this seven mile race to Sand Key is open to all; from the most elegant of schooner’s to the simplest rig with blue tarps for sails. Pure Key West!
Wrecker's Race
These pictures are from the March 2011 Wrecker’s Race. As you can see this seven mile race to Sand Key is open to all; from the most elegant of schooner’s to the simplest rig with blue tarps for sails. Pure Key West!
Wrecker's Race
These pictures are from the March 2011 Wrecker’s Race. As you can see this seven mile race to Sand Key is open to all; from the most elegant of schooner’s to the simplest rig with blue tarps for sails. Pure Key West!