CHARITY REGATTA & HALLOWEEN REGATTA
TEAM UP FOR THE CHILDREN'S CLINIC
In hopes of creating a little fund-raising alchemy, the ABYC Board approved the merger of the 31st Annual Charity Regatta with the popular Halloween Regatta on October 28 to fund-raise for The Children's Clinic (of Long Beach)...”Serving Children & Their Families.” This daring move should prove to be magical in conjuring up additional participation in the Regatta, especially from our junior sailors.
At the August 18 ABYC Monthly Meeting, members and guests will be treated to an inspiring presentation from Chief Medical Officer (and ABYC member) Dr. Maria Chandler-Raab and Ms. Penelope Leon about the work and services of TCC.
The Charity Regatta boasts five racing perpetual trophies, which include winner of the largest class (Daniel Ting trophy); winner of the Senior Sabots Fleet (Betty Newton Memorial); for the Crew Challenge that raises the most money (
Yankee trophy); the “Most Family on the Boat” (
Ace trophy); and the “Women's High Point Challenge (
Lapworth trophy
).
The Halloween Regatta points count toward the perpetual trophy for the lowest scoring participant in all of the ABYC Holiday Series events.
Two other events will run the same day, keeping the Race Committee very busy: The Lido 14 District 6 Championships, and Hamlin Series, Race 1. Bob Anderson of ABYC is the PRO for the Charity Regatta event and will coordinate with the other events' officers.
Also on October 28, ABYC's Silent Auction, Burger Bash, and Raffles will be in conjunction with the Regatta festivities. Bidders can expect bewitching theme baskets generously filled with lovely libations like wine and beer; sailing essentials; spa certificates; home appliances, theatre and sporting event tickets, etc.--early Holiday shopping for unique gifts while getting a tax deduction from The Children's Clinic (Tax ID #95-1643332). If you would like to donate a Silent Auction or Raffle item, please contact Kelly Rose, chair, at ABYC.
The Children's Clinic thanks Steve Murphy, president of Murphy Industrial Coatings, Inc.; John Caldwell, president of RedPillemail, Inc.; and Long Beach Yacht Club for their generous monetary donations, and Laugh Factory for its generous in-kind donation—so far!
There's still room on the oh-so-cute kid-created tee-shirts for more sponsors. Please notify Carol Kofahl, event chair, (714 898-7056 / carol_kofahl@yahoo.com) to commit sponsor donations by July 31, and to receive a sponsor packet. Tee shirts and banners will start production in early August. New this year—sponsors will be publicized with “Burgee Banners” posted on host club patios.
Other events to raise funds for TCC include the Navy YC BBQ Brunch on August 12, and a super fun partners' best ball Golf Tournament organized by Seal Beach YC on September 9 at Little Recreation Park G.C. The entry fee will be $45. Foursome entries are preferred. The late spring events were kicked off with the Children's Art contest to design this year's tee shirt in which nearly 100 schools in Long Beach USD and Norwalk-La Mirada USD were invited to participate. Early Summer events included Seal Beach YC's popular Sailors' Swap meet, and Marina YC's delicious Pancake Breakfast. We are still waiting for confirmations as to whether Shoreline YC will host a Predicted Log race. Notices of events will appear in ABYC's Weekly Reader.
The Yacht Clubs of Long Beach Charity Regatta organizing committee wishes to thank the our Host Clubs' Board of Directors and Committee Chair Emeritus Norma Clapp for their continued support and guidance.
