This family-oriented event is held each year at Shell Point Beach on the Gulf of Mexico in Southern Wakulla. For over five decades, the Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta has been bringing together sailing enthusiasts from across the region. Named in honor of Stephen C. Smith, a local sailor who died from a rare from of leukemia at the age of twenty-nine, this event celebrates the spirit of competition, camaraderie, and love for the sea. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a first-time participant, you'll find a welcoming community and exciting challenges on the beautiful waters of Shell Point, Florida

Looking back at the last three events we are "blown away" from our great fund-raising success. In the last 52 years the Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta (SCSMR) Foundation, Inc. (a 501c3 organization) and our generous donors, volunteers, and sponsors have contributed over $600,000.00 toward supporting the American Cancer Society programs. Your contribution to this event helps our community support the fight against cancer and provides educational programs and patient services to your neighbors and families in the Big Bend region of Florida (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.)

The 2026 Regatta event organizers are the Shell Point Sailboard Club and the Apalachee Bay Yacht Club, and numerous businesses and individuals. So, what do we do to continue our momentum for this 53rd event? We are still losing loved ones, friends, and neighbors to cancer. Let us continue to do all we can to support the families impacted by cancer.