The Worrell 1000 Race is a monumental event to plan, run and above all else - FUND. Without the generous support of our sponsors, we could not make it happen. Please consider coming onboard by being an Event Sponsor (we have several levels to accommodate individuals and businesses of all sizes), or a Social Event sponsor. Teams love a hot meal, cold beer, entertainment - even goodie bag items! I guarantee there is a way we can make YOU a part of the Worrell 1000 family! Please contact us today about becoming a 2028 sponsor!
Email us at OA@worrell1000race.org
PEGGY ANTHONY - MAJOR SPONSOR, RIP
The Worrell 1000 Organizing Authority, Race Committee and Volunteers were saddened to learn that Peggy Anthony, sister to Ron Anthony (Worrell competitor and winner in 1979) passed away in VA Beach in 2025. Because of Peggy's amazing support, we now offer the Ron Anthony Memorial Perpetual Trophy for Course Record (unveiled in 2022) and she continued to help run this legendary race until the day she passed. Without sponsors like Peggy Anthony, we simply could NOT make it all happen. She will always be a cherished partner to the event and to us all!
Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Virginia Beach Sports Tourism
"On behalf of both the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Virginia Beach Sports Tourism team, we are thrilled to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Worrell 1000 Race. This landmark event, which celebrates a half-century of exceptional sailing, perfectly echoes the adventurous spirit Virginia Beach cherishes.
The City of Virginia Beach takes immense pride in being woven into this historic journey, ensuring that this anniversary becomes a lasting memory not only for the brave participants but for every individual whose heart races with the sailboats. To all those setting sail, we wish you smooth sailing and moments that will stand the test of time. See you all in Virginia Beach, cheers to crafting history together!"
http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com
Hardy Peters, owner of East Coast Sailboats and Skipper on 2022 & 2024 Worrell Team Outer Banks has jumped onboard our sponsorship vessel! East Coast Sailboats, Inc. is a proud supporter of catamaran sailing in the USA as a Dealer and Distributor of multiple brands of boats.
From Hardy: "Our goal is to support the growth of the sport in our community and beyond. We focus our effort towards promoting the sport of sailing by working through individual sailors, clubs, school and events such as the Worrell 100 Race. We are looking forward to being a sponsor for the 50th Anniversary of the Worrell 1000 Race as a sponsor as well as a participant. We will see you on the beach!"
https://www.eastcoastsailboats.com/
Murphy's Irish Pub
2914 PACIFIC AVE.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Thanks to Tom Mooney and Lyndsay Thibault of Murphy's Irish pub for not only hosting us the friday evening of our arrival in VA Beach in 2024 with free drink tickets and 10% off our dinner cheques, they have also jumped onboard as our banquet sponsor! We look forward to working with them again for the 2028 event.
Duck Dive Tavern VA Beach
404 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Your favorite VA Beach local dive bar! Happy Hour: everyday 5pm-7pm
Ocracoke Tourism & Development
https://www.visitocracokenc.com/
Ocracoke was a new stop for the Worrell 1000 in 2024 and the night we landed our finish there, Susan Rockel of the Ocracoke Seafood Company put on a Fish Fry for the Worrell Teams and Staff. Our very own Mendy Worrell sponsored the beer, soda and water and was on hand to enjoy the festivities!
THANK YOU Marshall Barnes, owner of the Tackle Box Tavern for generously hosting a Social Event at his establishment for the teams and their support staff, as well as the race organizers, volunteers and Race Committee in 2024.
The fine folks from Visit Folly threw the Worrell Teams, OA & Volunteers a good ol' fashion Low Country Boil, and Keg the Saturday of our Lay day in Folly Beach, SC in 2024
Thanks to Carl Hally of Visit Folly, they secured Caroline Campbell, Chef/Owner of Ginger Vine Events who provided the food, beverages and service at the Pavillion just off the beach at the checkpoint.
Bolivar Yacht Club and Jim Denys!
https://www.facebook.com/p/Bolivar-Yacht-Club-100063724355970/?locale=tl_PH
THANK YOU Jim Denys and the Texas Bolivar Yacht Club for generously hosting a Social Event at Kill Devil Hills for the teams and their support staff, as well as the race organizers, volunteers and Race Committee in 2024
Indian River Yacht Club & Intracoastal Brewing Company
https://www.intracoastalbrewingcompany.com/
Thanks to a generous donation from a Board Member of the IRYC, Worrell Teams and their Ground Crews enjoyed Subway Meal kits upon their arrival on the beach adjacent to Sydney Fisher Park in Cocoa Beach (2200 N Atlantic Avenue) the afternoon of May 13th 2024! In addition, the fine owners of Intracoastal Brewing Company supplied cases of beer that afternoon AND are donated promotional items for the team goodie bags!
If you haven't heard of the Indian River Yacht Club, it's the oldest, surviving (and thriving!) YC in Brevard County, FL. Want to know more? Visit their history on the official website at:
https://indianriveryachtclub.com/iryc-history
THANK YOU IRYC & Intracoastal Brewing Company!!!!
The Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar
Many thanks go out to the owners and staff of the Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar for once again hosting the Worrell Teams, Ground Crews, Race Committee and Volunteers for a buffet dinner and cash bar the evening of May 14th, 2024. We truly appreciated their generosity and support of the event!
https://www.doitbest.com/taylors-do-it-centers/
Thanks to Michelle Rodriguez and the fine folks at West Marine for providing $50 WM GC's for each member of our 12 competing teams! They also provided the shopping bags that our fans enjoyed using when they purchased our branded merchandise that was on sale at each of our checkpoints.
Thank you West Marine!!!!
Many thanks go out to these fine, VA Beach Sponsors that we very much hope will return for the 2028 event!
http://www.allenbrothers.co.uk/
Thanks to Ben Harden and Allen Brothers Fittings for donating 20mm blocks and t-shirts for the competitor goodie bags in 2024
Many Thanks to Tara, David, and the rest of the team at Bunn Insurance!!!!
MANY thanks go out to Candi and Mark Procos of Vigil America (https://vigil.aero) and UPT United Parachute Technologies for ONCE AGAIN, supplying the canvas drawstring bags and goodie items for the 2022 and 2024 events.
Robert & Jeanine Feldman