PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – In 1974, brothers Michael and Chris Worrell made a bet to sail from Florida to Virginia Beach, sparking the creation of the Worrell 1000 race. Now, 50 years later, the anniversary race has begun with 12 teams from around the world competing for bragging rights. Teams from the USA, Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Virginia Beach, and the Outer Banks are all in the fight for victory. Let the race begin! Follow the live action at worrell1000race.com.