The Heroes Regatta was created to honor Long Beach's first responders - fire fighters, police and lifeguards. A partnership between the Long Beach Yacht Club's Sailor Support and the Sailing Foundation, the inaugural event was held in 2014.
Racing under the close scrutiny and advice of skilled sailor/coaches, teams from Long Beach Fire, Long Beach Police and Long Beach Lifeguards, vey for bragging rights and getting their name on the perpetual trophy. The experience is best expressed by a recent participant, "this was awesome, from the training to the teamwork... Our coaches had us focused and staying on-point the whole time."
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