Hardheads Rig Run Raises Sail for Schools | Beaumont News

Beaumont News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Forty-five boats took to the waters of the Bolivar Peninsula for the twelfth annual Hardheads Bolivar Rig Run — a thrilling, community-driven sailing spectacle that’s become a local staple. More than just a race, this event blends fierce competition with heartfelt giving, raising funds for schools, cancer support, and the Bolivar Lighthouse Foundation. Sailors tackled two unique routes — the scenic “Wreck Course” and the daring “Rig Course” — all while enjoying festive hospitality and solid camaraderie. With every boat safely back ashore and sponsors rallying behind the cause, this year’s Rig…