Sailing: Brian McMartin, 22, along with fellow King Harbor Yacht Club (KHYC) members Mick Shlens and Jim Murrell, were part of the crew of the Groovederci team that won the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship held Sept. 24-27 in Long Beach. The event is considered sailing’s version of the Super Bowl, World Series or World Cup.
McMartin, who began racing at the age of seven in the KHYC summer sailing program, officially became a member of the KHYC last year, making him the club’s first third-generation sailor. His grandfather joined the KHYC in 1963.
McMartin hopes this victory opens doors into more Grand Prix sailing around the globe. Until then, he’ll be returning to the University of California Irvine where he majors in Psychology and Business and racing in as many local events as he can.
For more information regarding KHYC programs visit khyc.org.
Running: G.I. Joe Charles presents the annual Fall Pier-to-Pier Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7. Beginning at 7 a.m., the run/walk starts and ends at the Hermosa Beach Pier. T-shirts, goodie bags and raffle prizes to all registrants. For more information and to register, visit mbbootcamp.com.
Football: El Camino College has two regular-season home game remaining to be played at 5 p.m. on Saturdays at Redondo Union High School. The Warriors will take on Chaffey (Oct. 31) and Long Beach City (Nov. 14).
Volleyball: Registration is open for the Mira Costa Boys Holiday Camp to be held Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 21-22 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Manhattan Beach Middle School,gym, 1501 N. Redondo Ave., Manhattan Beach. Open to boys ages 9-14, the camp is for beginner, intermediate and advanced players wishing to learn more about the game, skill development and basic rules. To register, visit MBXFoundation.org.
Golf: Billed as the largest Junior Golf Tour in the country, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) has expanded to California with the first event being held in February 2016. Open to golfers ages 11-18, the HJGT runs more than 220 two-day, nationally-ranked open tournaments in 29 different states. For 2016, the HJGT is offering free memberships to all California residents. Valued at $159, members will receive access to register for member pricing ($50 savings), a full set of Lamkin golf grips ($89 value), 1 set of replacement Champ spikes, a 12-month subscription to Golf Digest, an HJGT club brush, and a 2016 member bag tag. Call 904-379-2697 or enter promo code: CA16 online at checkout to redeem free membership. The Point Champion in each age division in the state will be awarded a no cost exemption ($750 value) into the 2016 Hurricane Cup held in Georgia November 25-27, 2016. For more information visit hjgt.org or email info@hjgt.org.
