Worrell 1000 Race

08/22/2026

Hollywood FL recon! Hard to see the “End Now” button in the bright sunshine, lol

08/13/2026

📸 51 Years of Worrell History in our Galleries!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in our case, it’s worth 1,000 miles of raw adrenaline, crushing surf, and pure love for the race. Whether you’ve been on the beach since the 1970s or joined our racing family during our recent revivals, we have a time machine waiting for you!

We've organized four, dedicated SmugMug galleries capturing all the epic moments of this race’s legacy. Click the links below, and prepare to go down Worrell memory lane:

The Pre-2019 Historical Archive:

See the classic boats, the vintage gear, and the early legends who laid the foundation.👉 https://beverleysimmons.smugmug.com/Worrell-1000-Historical-Photos

The 2019 Reunion Race:

Relive the electric energy of the year we brought the legacy back to life after a 17-year absence.👉 https://beverleysimmons.smugmug.com/Worrell2019ReunionRace/n-5kmmXf

The 2022 Shoreline Gauntlet:

High winds, wild finishes, and unforgettable beach launches.
👉 https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-3spj82

The 2024 50th Anniversary Race:

Our latest, historic running celebrating a half-century of offshore supremacy.👉 https://beverleysimmons.smugmug.com/Worrell-1000-2024

WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! 🫵Our official media team captures incredible shots, but some of the best moments happen through the lenses of our fans, shore crews, and local spectators on the sand. Do you have pics or videos tucked away on your phone or computer from any of these years? Don’t let them sit unseen! We want to officially preserve them in our public galleries!

How to contribute: Slide into our DMs right now and tell us which year your photos are from. We'll reply with a special, direct upload link for that specific gallery so you can add your shots straight to the official Worrell history books. Let’s keep building the ultimate archive together!

Drop a comment below with your favorite year to watch the race!

08/06/2026

1,000 Miles. 13 Days. Endless Surf. The Sailors Get the Glory, but the Worrell Is Won on the Sand.

When a catamaran smashes through the Atlantic breakers, all eyes are on the sailors. But behind every single boat on the line is an unsung army of absolute warriors: The Ground Crew.

The Worrell 1000 is a team survival gauntlet, and it can be won or lost on the hot sand. Crew managers, drivers and beach pushers are the true lifeblood of this race. They drive hundreds of miles up the coast, surviving on zero sleep, just to track their team from beach to beach. And being a pusher? It's a high-octane, dangerous job. You push from the sand into waist-deep ocean surf, wrestling a catamaran against breaking waves, risking injury and lifting hulls with raw adrenaline just to launch your team safely into the blue. One wrong step, one shifting hull, or one hidden rudder blade, and you're getting stitched up.

Without the land teams, no one crosses the starting line - no one finishes. Who was the ultimate MVP shore crew for you? Tag them below and give them the shout-out they deserve!

08/01/2026

The Women of the Worrell: Breaking Waves & Making History

The Worrell 1000 has been known as one of the most grueling, punishing offshore catamaran races on the planet. Throughout it's history, fierce, ultra-talented women have been lining up on the beach to conquer it right alongside the men.

To sail the Worrell takes pure grit and unmatched mental toughness. The lady sailors of the Worrell have always brought that in spades, carving their names directly into its legacy:

The Hobie 16 Era (Alternating Formats): Martha Gruelle pioneered the surf line in 1977 and 1979, followed by Judy Popejoy tackling the coast in 1982.

The 20-Foot and Under Era: Meg Mosher proved she had the sand to handle the massive 20-ft platforms over the grueling 1987 and 1989 editions.

The Modern Format: Trailblazers like Dior Hubel (2000), Sue Korzeniewski (2000), and the iconic Sandra Tartaglino, who commanded the fleet in 1998, 2000, and 2001. We also saw powerhouse all-female talent like Katie Pettibone, Eleanor Hay, and Suzette Cruz lighting up the coastline in 2001.

Will we see more incredible women stepping up to challenge the Atlantic surf soon? We certainly hope so!

👇 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 👇

Who is a female sailor you absolutely hope to see tackling the surf in 2028? Tag her in the comments below! Whether she's a past Worrell veteran we need to coax back onto the beach, an F18 class champion, or a rising offshore star—let’s flood the comments with the names of the women who belong on the 2028 starting line!

07/27/2026

🎶 The Spirit of the Worrell 1000—Set to Music! 🎶

One of the absolute best parts of this community is the pure passion you all have for this historic race. Recently, a long-time member of our Facebook family, Aaron Prosser slid into our DMs with something truly special. Inspired by the Worrell 1000 legacy, he wrote an original song about the Worrell 1000 and brought it to life using AI audio production.He generously told us we could use it in our videos completely uncredited—but you know us. Around here, we celebrate our fleet!

We absolutely insist on giving credit where credit is due, so please - let's all be grateful for Aaron's creativity and generosity!🎧 Turn your speakers up and give it a listen on his YouTube channel right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN8YiuxtcWU

Drop a 👍 in the comments to show him some love, and let us know what you think of our community’s new unofficial anthem! ⛵👇

Worrell 1000 - Keep the continent to you left, and sail as fast as ...

07/20/2026

Remember this? Our awesome media team put this together from the 2024 event! Drop the names of the folks you recognize below!!!!!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.