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2009 NHRA
11-14-08 News Release - Hospice Regattas National Championship 2009
Announcing 2008 Hospice Regattas National Championship - October 16, 2008
The 2009 Hospice Regattas National Championship will be held June 5-7 on beautiful Lake Ontario at Rochester, NY.
Winning skippers representing the 23 hospice regattas held this year will compete for national honors and to promote hospice care. Team skippers will be contacted directly by the championship committee to establish communications and confirm their participation.
For further news as available, check Championship 2009. For preliminary planning, see the web information for last year's championship.
Join us for the “BEST REGATTA ON THE BAY” - October 10-12
Chesapeake Bay magazine has named the Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta the best regatta on the bay. Riverside in Tappahannock will help sponsor the 2008 Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta, October 10-12.
The “Turkey Shoot" is a major fundraiser for hospices serving eight counties on both sides of the Rappahannock River.
Shore-side events begin Friday October 10 with happy hour and music at Yankee Point Marina, located on Myer Creek on the Northern Neck of Virginia. Saturday the race is on a triangular course. Sunday is a pursuit race in which the boats with the highest ratings start first. The overall winner represents the regatta at the National Regatta held in Baltimore. The Tappahannock hospice team will present a special trophy to the winning “Riverside” boat.
For more information or to sign-up, contact Robin White at (804) 443-6130 or visit www.hospiceturkeyshootregatta.com.
Read all about the event: http://www.hospiceregattas.org/va2.shtml
Virginia - Rappahannock River
Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta - October 10 - 12, 2008
Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use # 413
The 13th ANNUAL HOSPICE TURKEY SHOOT REGATTA is counting down to October 10-12 - on the Rappahannock River off Carter's Creek and the Corrottoman River. This is a full blown regatta, including welcoming Happy Hour with live music on Friday, drop mark courses on Saturday, and a pursuit race (up the river and back) on Sunday, pre-race breakfasting and post-race eating, drinking and socializing, and, of course, grand awards. Last year, Turkey Shoot was awarded "Best of the Bay" by Chesapeake Bay Magazine. More than 100 boats are expected to join in the fun and race for a good cause. Winner of the Lightning Division (PHRF racing), will be invited to compete in the National Hospice Regatta in Spring of 2009. For info and to enter, go to www.hospiceturkeyshootregatta.com and/or call host Yankee Point Marina at (804)462-7018.
Read all about the event: http://www.hospiceregattas.org/va2.shtml
Virginia - Rappahannock River
Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta - October 10 - 12, 2008
Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use # 411
Does this sound familiar? "Coming about...watch the boom!" "Oh...THAT boom!" Rex Morgan, M.D., is getting a practice session under his belt in preparation for crewing in the HOSPICE TURKEY SHOOT REGATTA, October 10-12, 2008, hosted by Yankee Point Marina, Lancaster, Virginia. Racing is on the Rappahannock River off Carter's Creek and the Corrotomon River. Chesapeake Bay Magazine named the TURKEY SHOOT 2007 "Best of the Bay" in the regatta category. Join the fun. Check out www.hospiceturkeyshootregatta.com for details and entry info. This event is a member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance. And, you can follow Rex Morgan, M.D.'s Hospice Regatta experience in the nationally syndicated comic strip by Woody Wilson and Graham Nolan.
Maryland - Annapolis/Chesapeake Bay
Hospice Cup XXVII - September 27, 2008
Hospice Cup Regatta Event Raises Big Funds for Area Hospices
Despite Foul Weather and a Failing Economy
[Annapolis, MD] Despite foul weather and failing economy the sun was shining brightly on the Hospice Cup XXVII fundraising regatta, held on Saturday, September 27, which raised over $350,000 towards area participating hospices.
Over 80 sailboats and 360 sailors braved two hours of motoring around in hard rain and deteriorating visibility waiting for race committees to start or cancel the race. After it was finally called off at 12:30 pm, the boats headed back to their ports, and the sailors moved on to the Shore Party, held at the Atria Manresa overlooking the Severn River and the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Read all about the event: http://www.hospiceregattas.org/maryland.shtml
North Carolina - Elizabeth City
Arch Farmer Cup - Albemarle Hospice Regatta
Southern Bay Racing News You Can Use #408 dated 8/25/2008.
ALBEMARLE HOSPICE REGATTA - #1 is in the books! At the first annual AHR, in Elizabeth City, 17 boats entered the fray and came away happy, having had a great day of sailing - no Hurricane Fay - and helped a good cause!
Read the entire article: Arch Farmer Cup - Albemarle Hospice Regatta
California - Sunny San Diego Bay
6th Annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta - August 22 & 23, 2008
Sharp HospiceCare Annual Regatta Raises $218,500
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Fund Programs for Local Hospice Patients and Families
SAN DIEGO — Sharp HospiceCare, Coronado Yacht Club and Cortez Racing Association hosted the 6th annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta on Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23. Competitors raced for a chance to compete in the 2009 National Hospice Regatta Championship.
Read all about the event: http://www.hospiceregattas.org/california_2.shtml
New York - RochesterHospice Regatta - August 15-17, 2008
Dave and Renee Spang of Rochester won Rochester’s tenth annual Hospice Regatta on Saturday, August 16 by a margin of more than two minutes over “Arrow” and skipper Brook Richardson of Fairport (Rochester Yacht Club) after more than three hours of racing on Lake Ontario. The Spangs’ boat, “US 30,” is a custom-designed 30-foot yacht. “Arrow,” a Petersen 34, finished less than a minute ahead of “Silver Bullet,” part of the RYC fleet of Beneteau 40.7 yachts.
Read all about the event: http://www.hospiceregattas.org/ny2.shtml
Indiana - Lake Michigan
Dunes Cup VNA Hospice Regatta - August 10, 2008
Compassion at the helm: Boat race raises money for VNA Hospice
Skipper George Girton said he sails in the spirit of Mii Amo, the name of his 30-foot Frers sailboat.
"Roughly translated, it means the destination is not as important as the journey," the Chesterton resident said.
But Girton, who competed Saturday with more than 30 others in the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Regatta in Michigan City, confessed he was really looking forward to the party at the culmination of the race.
Read the entire article from The Times nwi.com click here
Indiana - Lake Michigan
Dunes Cup VNA Hospice Regatta - August 9, 2008
The new Michigan City Harbor Grill, home of the Michigan City Yacht Club, was the scene for the Fourth Annual Dunes Cup VNA Hospice Regatta, sponsored at the Commodore level for the fourth year in a row by MacLennan and Bain Insurance of Valparaiso, Indiana. Lake Michigan’s southern most hospice regatta benefits the hospice program of the VNA of Porter County.
Read all about the event: http://www.hospiceregattas.org/in.shtml
Michigan - MuskegonHarbor Hospice Chronicle Cup Regatta - July 5, 2008
Twenty five boats participated in the first-ever Harbor Hospice Chronicle Regatta on July 5, 2008 at the Muskegon Yacht Club on Muskegon Lake. The winner: Rapid Sequence, a Melges 24.
The July 6th article in the Muskegon Chronicle, our Regatta partner, reported: The crew of Rapid Sequence had just completed a “three-peat” in the Harbor Hospice Chronicle Cup when the talk shifted to getting a fourth in a row.
Read all about the event: http://www.hospiceregattas.org/mi3.shtml
Toronto - Canada
1st Annual Toronto Area Hospice Regatta - June 21 & 22, 2008
SAILORS RAISE $25,000 FOR PERRAM HOUSE AT THE INAUGURAL TORONTO AREA HOSPICE REGATTA
Toronto, Ontario – June 23, 2008: The National Yacht Club is pleased to announce that the 1st Annual Toronto Area Hospice Regatta held on June 21 & 22, presented by ING DIRECT, was a great event raising $25,000 for Perram House, a residential hospice in downtown Toronto. This two day event attracted 30 racing boats from across Ontario and the United States.
Affiliated with the National Hospice Regatta Alliance in the United States, this is the first Canadian regatta giving sailors a chance to qualify in subsequent years for the national championships. Beneteau 36.7 boats competed in the Canadian championships at this regatta.
Click here to read the entire article.
Virginia - Hampton Roads
14th Annual Hospice Regatta of Greater Hampton
Roads - June 14, 2008
Southern Bay Racing News # 398
SBRNYCU is an independent weekly publication of southern Chesapeake Bay racing happenings. Founded in April, 2000.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21st is the FIRST DAY OF SUMMER. And, we thought it was summer when temps hit 100+ degrees last week.
FEATHER wins Hospice Regatta. Phil Briggs' J/36, Feather, won the overall trophy for the Greater Hampton Roads Hospice Regatta as well as the PHRF A fleet on Saturday. As overall winner of the regatta, Feather earned the right to represent the Hampton Roads area in the Hospice Regattas National Championship next Spring.
Click here to read the entire article.
New York - Oswego
Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta - June 7, 2008
The Palladium-Times
Mon Jun 09, 2008
'Seaweed' captures Hospice Cup Regatta
 By Mike LeBoeuf - Three boats get off to a fast start in one of the races for the Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta, held Saturday. From left are “Luna Nova,” sailed by George Nesbitt; “Hiawatha,” sailed by Bob Porter; and “Blaze,” sailed by Brendan Benson.
Fayetteville’s Charlie Krylo sailed his J/24 “Seaweed” to the overall championship Saturday in the ninth annual Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta. Constellation Energy was the major sponsor of the event, which was held on Lake Ontario off Oswego Harbor. “Seaweed” used consistent finishes in all three races to win the title, and a berth in the 2009 Hospice Regattas National Championship. (deleted-Hospice Cup Regattas National Championship in Annapolis, Md.)
Click here to read the entire article.
Florida - Fort Lauderale
Hospice Regatta Fort Lauderdale 2007 - May 16-17, 2008
12th Annual Regatta & Famous Clam Bake Sails with Success
HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. celebrated their 12th annual Regatta and Famous Clam Bake, Saturday, May 17, 2008 hosted by honorary chair Mayor Jim Naugle and Master of Ceremonies Craig Setzer, channel CBS 4. Over 75 colorful sails soared in the Fort Lauderdale ocean wind complimenting this popular occasion to raise funds for HospiceCare.
Read all about the event: http://www.hospiceregattas.org/florida.shtml
Hospices Receive $1.5 Million from Regattas
February 2008 - The National Hospice Regatta Alliance announced that its 24 member regattas netted $1,516,627 for hospice care in their communities. Over fifty individual non-profit hospices received those funds which ensure medical and support services for patients and families without regard to their ability to pay.
Maryland Annapolis
Hospice Cup
Official Artist Selected for Hospice Cup XXVII (Annapolis MD)
February 6, 2008 - Spinnakers flying hues of red, blue and orange invoke a feeling of intense challenge, passion and images of remembrance, as sailboats race for victory through white capped sea powered by the wind. This image, titled, “Victory,” created by Annapolis-based artist, Rita McRoy, has been chosen to represent the 2008 Hospice Cup event. The oil painting was selected among several artwork entries by many talented artists, to serve as the official image of Hospice Cup XXVII, taking place in Annapolis, Maryland, on September 27, 2008.
“This painting was inspired by my passion to create a piece of art that represents not only the strength and drive of sail racing – but also an image to represent the people behind the scenes of hospice care, such as those who help others and the patients we remember,” states artist Rita McRoy. “The title ‘Victory’ was chosen to represent those who assist others to live peacefully, without pain – and helping them make that final transition to victory.”
Read the entire press release: http://hospicecup.org/press.shtml
Announcing 2008 Hospice Regattas National Championship
Nov. 27, 2007 - The 2008 Hospice Regattas National Championship will be held May 9-11, 2008, at Annapolis, Maryland.
Winning skippers representing the 23 hospice regattas held this year will compete for national honors and to promote hospice care. Team skippers will be contacted directly by the championship committee to establish communications and confirm their participation.
For further news as available, check Championship 2008. For preliminary planning, see the web information for last year's championship.
February 2, 2008 - Sailors and landlubbers alike are invited to join in the festivities of the fourth annual Avow Hospice Regatta, scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2008. Proceeds from the event will help support the 25-year-old Avow Hospice – known formerly as Hospice of Naples – which cares for individuals and families affected by a terminal illness.
The competitive sailing race, which draws teams from all over Florida, is a West Florida Performance Handicap Racing Fleet Boat of the Year Regatta.
The race will begin at 10 a.m. in the Gulf of Mexico with spectator viewing near the Naples Pier. At 4:00 p.m. the fun moves to the Collier Athletic Club for a shore party featuring live music from the band Tripleshot, entertainment by magician Keith Raygor, a seafarer’s buffet, a large silent auction , wine raffle and special drawings.
Read the entire press release: Avow Hospice Regatta
Hospice Regattas: Happy 2008!
Jan. 17, 2008 - Congratulations on a record year in 2007! With almost everyone reporting their 2007 figures on time, net revenue exceeded $1.4 million! Since hospice regattas began, the net grand total to hospices in your communities has been over $11 million. We know that many people worked very hard to make this happen, and every one of you should be very, very proud.
2008 promises to be a great year for hospice regattas:
Twenty-five hospice regattas will sail this year. See the list at http://www.hospiceregattas.org/year_08.shtml where all the dates will be posted as soon as we hear from you.
Avow Hospice Regatta at Naples~Marco Island, Florida, kicks off the sailing year February 2 with its third regatta. Read all about it at http://www.hospiceregattas.org/florida_4.shtml.
Three new regattas are included in the schedule. Two joined us last year -- Holland, Michigan & Raritan Bay, New Jersey. The third is starting this year in Muskegon, Michigan. (We may need to open a branch office for Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario!) We get additional inquiries all the time, so the number will continue to climb as newcomers -- and you -- build on your successes.
The 2008 Hospice Regattas National Championsip will be May 9-11 at Annapolis. An eager championship committee is already working to make the most of our eight years of experience! Announcements for
Looking to move future Championships around. As noted in a recent email to you, we are issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to many locations nationwide, to identify a new host or hosts for future Championships. If you have a name and address of anyone who may be interested in receiving the RFP, which includes details about what we need, please send it to us at nhra@hospiceregattas.org.
Look for additional news about the Alliance at http://www.hospiceregattas.org and keep up with what your fellow members are doing by checking out their national web pages there.
Happy new year, indeed! |
