It started twenty-one years ago when George and Elise Hilbert purchased their Typhoon newly named Pipit. Shortly after several other sailors became interested in obtaining Typhoons and soon enough the five-boat fleet was formed on Carter's Creek. This began the tradition of Wednesday night racing which is a familiar activity up and down the Chesapeake Bay. On Saturday, August 22, 1992, the first local Typhoon Regatta took place. The five boats are seen below parading up Carter's Creek just off Church Prong.
The five-boat fleet has since grown to over 50 boats on the Northern Neck. Just with a few mile radius, there are over 35 Typhoons in or on Carter's Creek -- the highest concentration anywhere. In response to this intense interest in Typhoon sailing, the first ever Typhoon National Regatta will take place on June 10-12, 2011.
