The board of directors of the Charlotte Harbor Regatta this week voted to invite members of the 2.4mR class to participate in the Feb. 3-6, 2011 Charlotte Harbor Regatta to be held on Charlotte Harbor, Florida. Charlotte Harbor is located between Tampa and Fort Myers on Florida's beautiful Southwest coast. The 2010 Charlotte Harbor Regatta attracted more than 125 sailors on 65 boats in eight classes. The organization was recently selected to serve as host of the 2012 IFDS World Combined Disabled Sailing Championships in January 2012. The Worlds, of course, will feature the 2.4mR class.

For the Charlotte Harbor Regatta, the 2.4mR class will be an open class for disabled and able-bodied sailors. Lift facilities will be provided for participants and area lodging is very affordable at well under $100 a night. Along with low entry fees of $65 per person, the cheap lodging makes the Charlotte Harbor Regatta, the "fun, affordable regatta."

For more information about the Charlotte Harbor Regatta and for photos and videos of this year's exciting event, go to www.charlotteharborregatta.com or email Brian Gleason at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .