This is a typical Gulf of Mexico Loop Current. There are some tricky variables in the northern Gulf and along the Florida Coast. The race covers 511 nautical miles and is organized by Pensacola Yacht Club. Hemingway International Yacht Club the host in Cuba organizes the Castillo del Morro Race as a friendly yacht race between local Cuban vessels and the fleet coming from Pensacola. The 2017 race starts April 30, 2017 and the Castillo del Morro Race will be sailed May 6th.