Sail through the History of the Figawi Race: Hyannis to Nantucket

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - May 6, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Figawi Race: Hyannis to Nantucket from local author Joe Hoffman. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of this annual sailing event.

When three friends gathered at Baxter's Boathouse in 1972 to discuss their Memorial Day weekend plans over a few beers, none of them would have suspected that they were on the verge of creating one of the prestigious sailing events on the Atlantic coast. The Figawi Race began as a challenge among a group of sailing enthusiasts who wanted to see who could race their boat to Nantucket first.

After the first race, in which Bob "Red" Luby beat out brothers Bob and Joe Horan, it was decided by Bob Horan that it should become an annual event. In 1973, there were 15 boats, and the Figawi Race was off and running. The race evolved into a three-day event complete with a New England clambake.

When:  Saturday, May 18, 2013; 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Where:  Figawai Charity Ball; Hyannis Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis (formerly the Four Points Sheraton)

When:  Saturday, May 25, 2013; 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
            Sunday, May 26, 2013; 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Where:  Figawi Tent on Nantucket
 
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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