113!   Boats are already signed up for 2010!

XS Racing Announces Winner of the Steiner Binoculars drawing. July 2nd 2009 - Congratulations to Richard Navarro owner of the beautiful Hylas 40 El Corazon !!!  El Corazon was our 55th entry for the 2010 Border Run and finished 3rd in the CRUZ Non Spinnaker C Class last April in the inaugural BORDER RUN race.  Richard wins a great pair of Steiner binoculars, retail value listed at $449 and was sponsored by Pirates Lair. The Border Run 2010 is now up to 113 boats. We will continue to grease the wheels with a chance to win free stuff and the promise of a great race. The new drawing for July will be for a free Border Run entry valued from $69 to $159 dollars!  Enter to win AND for future prizes. Of course the real grand prize is when we're all on a start line loaded with boats and if we get it going now, there's no doubt this will be the most formidable race on the West Coast. Early entries spawn great events. Enter here! The next Drawing will be August 1st - winner announced on August 2nd. Enter today and pay by March 1st to earn early-entry discount.   Monday, June 1 - 2009 - The Border Run 2010 is up to 111 boats but we've only just begun. We will continue to grease the wheels with a chance to win free stuff and the promise of a great race. The new drawing will be for a pair of Steiner binoculars supplied by Pirates Lair. They fit easily in a coat pocket and feature Steiner's Sports Auto-Focus. (retails for $449). The 8 x 30 Navigator offers Steiner's brilliant new "anti-haze" optics for day time and low light performance. All 2010 entries are eligible...so enter for these binocs AND future prizes. Of course the real grand prize is when we're all on a start line loaded with boats and if we get it going now, there's no doubt this will be the most formidable race on the West Coast. Early entries spawn great events. Enter here! Drawing will be July 1st - winner announced on July 2nd. Enter today and pay by March 1st to earn early-entry discount.   Don't Miss This Race!   Monday, May 18, 2009- We have a winner!     A String of Firsts In the first annual Border Run, Art and Patti Diener first boat, First Light, , were taking part in their first race on the boat. To their delight they came in first in their class and upon their win, the Diener's said, "We had First rate Crew and Co-skipper, Jim and Cynthia Treydte...I want to be the First to say thanks to them." After the race was over, the Border Run organizers decided that they would try and be the first race to sign up one hundred boats in the first two weeks after the race and the first boat to sign up for the 2010 race was First Light. When Jenny the Sea Tow girl reached her sexy little paws into the sail bag, the first name she pulled out was First Light - the first entry for 2010. "First of all, I'd like to be the first to congratulate the Dieners," said Border Run organizer Bob Long. "I think they are first and foremost first rate sailors and first rate competitors." While our first contest is in the books, XS Racing/Border Run plans to continue greasing the wheels with other fun contests to inspire early entries. Join today and be entered into the next contest. And don't worry  - if you don't win one contest you will be automatically entered into the following one. A boatload of early entries will make this race bigger and better than anything the West Coast has ever seen. Be a part!      ***     Tuesday, April 28 - 2009 - XS Racing wants to thank all the sailors who sailed in the 2009 Border Run and who made the inaugural race a huge success. The event was created in mid January and three months later we had 112 boats signed up - making for one of the most highly attended inaugural sailing events in West Coast racing history. With your participation, we look to make the 2010 Border Run bigger and better. We've got tons of great ideas, many put forth by TBR racers, that we think will establish this event as the most progressive, interesting and fun contest on the West Coast racing calendar. After staging this event and seeing the reaction, we began considering all we've learned and are very much looking forward to introducing some new cool ideas for the next one. We also feel that it's realistic to attract 300-500 boats for the sophomore Run - that's why we are asking sailors to enter TODAY for the 2010 Border Run.  From the diehard to the beginner and the ever present "used to race" racer - The Border Run is a cool event for all skill levels. But we want to get a head of steam...there's no doubt that early entries spawn great events so we're gonna sweeten the pot. To encourage sailors to sign up before May 15th we are having a drawing for a new handheld Garmin GPS and free entry - enter and don't pay until March 1st 2010. On May 18th, 2009, we will put all entries into a sail-bag and one of the gorgeous Sea Tow girls will pick a winner. The lucky sailor's name will be posted on both sites. Fill out the form today and check back with us on May 18th to see if you are the lucky winner.

MORE PICTURES AND START LINE VIDEO HERE

[Click here for 2009 results]

Wow! What a party! 500 or so sailors from the Border run plus some of the boats that returned from the Newport Ensenada race too! The San Diego Yacht Club was rockin' thanks to the Loma Tones!

 

Legendary Paul Scripps raced the largest boat in the fleet "Miramar" measuring 78'9"
and was second place in class and received the largest boat in fleet award.

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All Border Run participants are invited to a 30 day Buoyweather Premium offer and discounted  yearly membership.  Global Marine Forecasting Solution Know before you go!

30 days free with Border Run entry! Weather Forecasting...Since 1999, Buoyweather has provided detailed, customized marine weather to thousands of mariners, coastal residents, fisherman and water sport enthusiasts worldwide. Their global network of Virtual Buoys deliver quality marine forecasts for all coastal and offshore regions. Buoyweather's point specific marine weather forecasts are the easiest way to safely plan your marine activities. There will be a Buoyweather demonstration and weather discussion at the skipper's meeting on Thursday, April 23. Plan to stay after the meeting for the send off party at the Balboa Inn!    "As an avid surfer and sailor I have relied upon the accurate wind and wave reporting that Buoyweather/Surfline provides to ensure the safety of my clients and crew." -Bob Steel                                         ***

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Friday, March 20, 2009

Newport Beach, CA –

Sea Scouts take on The Border Run with "DARE"

“Young co-ed Sea Scouts from the Newport Sea Base are ready to take on the inaugural Border Run Race, a new yacht race across the Mexican border that starts next month. These Sea Scouts, dubbed “the Renegades” along with adult leaders hope to take a trophy in the high powered PHRF Class against some of the best adult sailors around!”

Sea scouts from Sea Scout Ship 90 in Newport Beach will be racing their fast program sailing vessel “Dare” a 60 foot ultralight racing yacht in the “Border Run.”

“We’ve been lucky enough to share the use of a beautiful 60’ racer/cruiser ultralight as our program vessel”, Sea Scout Skipper Tim Martin says. She is the fastest Sea Scout sailing vessel in the nation - period! We share her use from a wonderful Newport Beach family who believe in our mission of building a big boat Sea Scout program in the area. We have learned a lot from sailing her. Now these kids are eager to race against some of the very best in this exciting race across the border.

The Border Run Race was conceived by race organizers XS Racing to provide a dramatic international yacht race utilizing the best wind between the U.S and Mexico. The Renegades will race the long course, which starts in Newport Beach, crossing over the border into Mexico, navigating between the north and south Coronado Islands and finishing in San Diego. “If we do well we will continue to build interest in sailing to more young people,” Martin says.

Sea Scout Ship 90 was started approximately four years ago to provide an exciting sailing program around a big boat. “We have some very experienced sailing coaches from the marine industry and other committed adult leaders helping these kids learn everything about Big Boat sailing,” Martin says. The Renegades are also highly decorated in scouting. “One of our sea scouts just completed the triple crown in Scouting, earning his Quartermaster Award, Eagle Scout Award and his Venturing Silver Award, the top medals one can get in scouting. He then topped it off by meeting President Obama two weeks in the Oval Office!” “Our Sea scouts are going somewhere sailing wise while achieving very high goals!”

“We are trying to turn our young boys and girls into great sailing yachtsmen and future leaders,” Martin says. “Hopefully, experiences like this exciting race will plant a seed our new kids and also other youth in the area to really get into sailing and challenging themselves personally.”

For more information on this great program please please contact Tim Martin, SEA SCOUT SKIPPER/ADULT LEADER :949-742-1172  Sea Scout Ship 90  Website at: http://www.seascouts.us/

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

Farr 40’s Join the Border Run Fleet!

Just before the early entry deadline closed the West Coast Farr 40 one design fleet entered four of their fastest Farr 40’s to compete in the inaugural 2009 Border Run.  Included in the Farr fleet is current West Coast Farr 40 champion David Voss’s Team Piranha.  Taking on Team Piranha are Farr 40 teams Ohana, Radical Departure 3 and Far Niente.

“We are very excited to have this fleet of the highly competitive and still growing Farr 40 class on the race course” says PR Director Josh Richards. “   “We think they will have fun on our long course sailing between the Coronado Islands and finishing in San Diego.  The course is challenging, tactical and different.  In addition, the fleet will be warmed up and ready to go for the following weekends Leukemia Yachting Cup at SDYC.”

Event organizer, Randy Reynolds adds: “We encourage one design and class fleets to get as many of their sisterships out on the water.  Not only will the Farr 40 fleet be racing for a PHRF trophy they will also be racing for a one design trophy as well.  In The Border Run, if two of the same class of boat, regardless of rating, hits the starting line they will be racing in fleet AND will be racing for a ‘match racing’ trophy..  With three boats of the same class then the ‘Match Racing’ trophy is converted to a ‘One Design’ trophy.”  “It is always much more fun to race against same class boats instead of ratings. Regardless of how good any rating system they can be ‘condition  driven’.  Sailors racing with the same hull and rig design always makes for better racing”.

With entries already approaching 50 boats in early March, the event is already a success.  “Our goal was 50 to 100 boats for this event....however with the incredible acceptance of the Border Run we have revised our 100 boat goal.  We are reaching out to sailors that “used to” race the Ensenada Race but abandoned the race years ago due to the logistics of the race.  There are more ‘use to be’ racers out there than current racers.  We hope to bring them back out on the water.  Our new goal exceeds 100 boats and we are now preparing for a huge fleet says PR Director Josh Richards.

“We are changing our strategy and are now preparing for a much larger fleet.  We will be ready!” says Hans Witten, PRO and Race Director.  “This event is going to be fun!”

Event organizers encourage sailors not to delay any longer to enter...only 6 weeks before the race. Enter now and plan early to have a great time and to support the San Diego, USA economy.  The Send-off party at the Balboa Inn includes a live band and is located only steps away from the beach or bay including the popular Fun Zone in Newport Beach.  After finishing the race in San Diego the After-party will be at the prestigious San Diego Yacht Club which will include the Loma tones live band (www.lomatones.com) , food and drink as well as a shuttle service to Shelter Island and the Gas lamp District hot spots.

Help the event organizers by entering now to better prepare to offer sailors a great event. Reserve dock space, hotels rooms and Pre and Post after parties reservations.   Want to have Fun? Sail The Border Run!

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Thursday, January 23rd, 2009
Newport Beach, CA

There’s a New Race in Town

There's a lot of buzz around the Southern California racing scene regarding a new race called The Border Run, to be held on the same day and start from the same port as the famous Newport to Ensenada Race on April 24, 2009. Event organizers XS Racing are promoting the contest as a challenging and fun alternative to the famous, long running Newport to Ensenada tradition.

"It seems that there are quite a few sailors out there who, for one reason or another, are looking for a good long-distance race without a lot of the complications, expense and worry the Ensenada Race carries," says Border Run Public Relations Director Josh Richards. "The Newport to Ensenada is a great tradition, but we thought we'd provide an alternative."

Promoters are quick to point out that the race makes for safe and easy travel for friends and family and conveniently finishes in San Diego, also known as “America’s Finest City”. In addition to a healthy number of early entries, including the 68-foot sled Cheetah, organizers are pleased to have the prestigious San Diego Yacht Club as the venue for the trophy presentation party. San Diego Yacht Club  will host their annual Leukemia Cup and Yachting Cup Regatta the following weekend

With inclusion and ‘growing-the-sport’ as their rallying concerns, the Border Run looks to attract any and all classes providing they're 18-feet or larger. PHRF, IRC, AMERICAP, ULDB A, ULDB B, XSRacing, One Design, Cruising Class boats, and Multihulls, ORCA are all expected to be on the Newport start-line.

Starting from Newport Beach at 11 a.m. (one hour before the Ensenada start) sailors will sail into Mexican waters to take the small Coronado del Norte island to port and sail to the finish just outside of San Diego Harbor - a 93 mile International yacht race.  For those who prefer a shorter course, there is the option to choose a more direct route to San Diego making for a 66-mile jaunt. Seatow is onboard as one of the many sponsors and will follow the fleet offering free towing during the race for sailors who encounter problems.

In addition to insuring an interesting and competitive race, coordinators are also devoting ample attention to the pre and post party festivities. The pre party on the 23rd of April will be on Newport Bay with Seatow providing shuttle service from yacht clubs to the party. The after race party and prize-giving ceremony will take place at SDYC.

For more info visit  www.theborderrun.org .
 

 Two Courses to Choose From!
 

LONG:  Newport Start - Coronado del Norte’ Island to Port, San Diego Finish - 93 NM

SHORT:  Newport Start – San Diego Finish – 66 NM

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