Florida - Ft. Lauderdale

Hospice Regatta Fort Lauderdale 2007
May 16-17, 2008

Hospice Regatta Fort Lauderdale 2007
May 18-19, 2007

HospiceCare Regatta Sails with Success raising over 50K !!!

Ft. Lauderdale, FL……….Saturday, May 19th, 2007, HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. celebrated their 11th annual Regatta and Island Festival.  Beautiful waters, ocean wind and sunny skies, complimented this occasion as almost 70 sailboats were racing to raise funds for HospiceCare raising over $50,000. Presenting this year’s awards was honorary chair, Craig Setzer with CBS 4, a proud annual participant in the Hospice Regatta.  Highlights during the awards ceremony was the recognition given to Kohl Brinkman, for his contribution of the touching story, “Sunset”, written when he was fourteen years old and the recipient of the Wes Holmes Spirit of Hospice Award, Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club, raising $10,000 for HospiceCare.

Highlights during the awards ceremony was the recognition given to Kohl Brinkman, for his contribution of the touching story, “Sunset”, written when he was fourteen years old and the recipient of the Wes Holmes Spirit of Hospice Award, Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club, raising $10,000 for HospiceCare, pictured here with Suzy Batzer.

“We thank the sailing community for their support of our annual Regatta along with all of our sponsors.  After 11 years, it is wonderful to see so many skipper’s return, and we welcome all the new participants.  It is because of them that this event is so successful.”  Susan G. Telli, Executive Director/CEO of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc.

This one of a kind Island Festival featured delicious island cuisine, Matusalem Rum bars at every corner, and a silent auction with items including everything from a Carnival five day cruise to signed Willard Bond art.  Hospice Regatta 2007 danced to the steel drum band, “NoriNori” who have been entertaining us since the Regatta started in 1997.  “Chillin’ in the Islands” buffet stations were presented by Hugh McCauley, and the staff of Hugh’s Catering.  The Hospice Regatta, known for the relaxed yet competitive sailing and Caribbean atmosphere on Esplanade Park, has grown into an extremely popular event. The Regatta started about 11 AM off the Fort Lauderdale Beach followed by the festival and awards at 6:30p.m.  It was a great evening of Island Fun!

“It was another good day of sailing for a great cause.  There’s nothing like seeing over sixty sailboats off Fort Lauderdale Beach, all having a great time”, mentioned Bruce Ownby, Regatta co-chair. The boats raced around a twelve mile course. Before the race, the crews raised additional funds in support of this worthy cause: the care of patients and families facing end of life decisions.  This year’s overall winner will be HospiceCare’s representative at the Hospice Regattas National Championship in Annapolis, MD in 2008.  Hospice Regatta 2007 Fort Lauderdale is a proud member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance.

This year’s sponsors include Affordable Medical Supply, Atlass Insurance Group, Colonial Healthcare Services, Crown Liquors, DermaRite, Encore Mortgage, Gulfstream Media Group, Gordon Harcourt-Heaver, JAD Medical, Marine Industries of South Florida, Maroone Autonation, Matusalem Rum, MedEx USA, North Broward Hospital District, Repair All, Sam’s Club Foundation, Quarterdeck, Sacks Yachts, Sun-Sentinel and West Marine to mention a few. The Regatta is a volunteer driven event and all proceeds benefit the patients and families of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc.  As a community based event, please contact us for future sponsorship opportunities. For more information please contact HospiceCare at 954.HOSPICE or visit www.hospicecareflorida.org

Row 1 (Left to Right) Kathleen Palmer, Susan G. Telli (CEO), Susanne & Noah Batzer, Caren J. Bock, Sue Gastesi, Dr. Roman Gastesi, Michael Lyon
Row 2 (Left to Right) Mike Byrnes, Shirley Gleason, Herb Ressing, Craig Setzer, Pat Byrnes, Tom Plachter, Bruce Ownby

Hosted by Lauderdale Yacht Club

Hospice Regatta Fort Lauderdale 2006
May 20

Hospice Sails 10th Annual Regatta with Success!!!



Ft. Lauderdale, FL……….Saturday, May 20th, 2006, HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. celebrated their 10th annual Regatta and Island Festival. Beautiful waters and sunny skies, complimented this occasion as almost 100 sailboats were racing to raise funds for HospiceCare. Present was this year’s honorary chair, Gordon Heaver, a dedicated and generous contributor to HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. and a proud annual participant in the Hospice Regatta for the past ten years.




This one of a kind Island Festival opened with the official Miami Dolphin Mascot, exquisite island cuisine, Matusalem Rum bars at every corner, silent auction items from a Regent seven night Caribbean cruise to Framed Willard Bond art, as well as the steel drum band, “NoriNori”. “Chillin’ in the Islands” buffet stations were presented by Hugh McCauley, and the staff of Hugh’s Catering. The Hospice Regatta, known for the relaxed yet competitive sailing and Reggae relaxed atmosphere off Esplanade Park has grown into an extremely popular event. The festival began around 6:30p.m.with a great evening of Island Fun!

On Saturday, May 20th, the boats set sail around 11am on a twelve mile course. The race teams raised funds for a worthy cause: the care of patients and families facing end of life decisions. The overall winner will be HospiceCare’s representative at the National Hospice Regatta Championship in 2007. Hospice Regatta 2006 Fort Lauderdale is a proud member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance.

2006 Race Results: PHRF CLASS 1st (Mostly Harmless) Chris Woolsey, 2nd (Wahoo) Jim Bourg & Scott Rice, 3rd (African Prince) Rick Jarchow Jr. & Sr., ARC CLASS 1, 1st (Commotion) Ross Hunton, 2nd (Dragon Fly) Ulrich L. Rohde, 3rd (Les Cheneaux) David Snyder, ARC CLASS 2 , 1st (Caretta) Steve Dublin, 2nd (Blue Runner) John Antweiler, 3rd (Glory Daze) Carl Wehe, BEACH CAT CLASS, 1st (XANGO) Brett Moss, 2nd (Hobie 16) Bill Stolberg, 3rd (Hobie 16) Mark Jones CRUISING CLASS 1, 1st (Puff) Richard Goldstein, 2nd (Euphoria) Robert McMahon, 3rd (Blue) Ladd Caine, CRUISING CLASS 2, 1st (Erin M) Robert Heekin, 2nd (Condor) Frank Tippett, 3rd (Evelyn B) Matthew Woods, MULTIHULL CLASS,1st (I Fly) Raul Lopez, 2nd (Double 0 Seven) Larry Geller & Brian Broad, 3rd (Sticky Tongue) Garland Luhring

Special Awards: Robert “Skip” Hershberger – Sportsmanship Trophy Adam Bailie on “Spirit of Lauderdale Yacht Club Challenge Cup (performance) – Presented by Lauderdale Yacht Club Winner: Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club Club Participation Challenge – Presented by Hillboro Inlet Sailing Club Winner: Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club Wes Holmes – “Spirit of Hospice” Award – Presented by Gulfstream Sailing Club Awarded to an individual or group who raised the most funds for HospiceCareWinner: Ulrich L. Rohde on “Dragon Fly” PHRF Minus – Presented by Hospice Winner: Ulrich L. Rohde on “Dragon Fly”Cook’s Trophy – Last Place Finisher Winner: Roy Rindom on “Turnabout II”


Andy Carrie from the Spirit of Lauderdale receiving the Robert Skip Hershberger Sportsmanship Award

This year’s sponsors include: Matusalem Rum, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Waterfront News, Fort Lauderdale Marine Directory, The Triton – Nautical News, Gulf Stream Media Group, Atlass Insurance Group, and AutoNation. The Regatta is a volunteer driven event and all proceeds benefit the patients and families of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. As a community based event, please contact us for future sponsorship opportunities. For more information please call Suzanne Batzer at 954.467.7423 or 954.HOSPICE or visit www.hospicecareflorida.org


Tom and Shirley Gleason, Hospice Volunteers

Grace and Ethan Rice. Children of Scott Rice, Co-Skipper of the 2nd Place PHRF Class Boat Wahoo

Hosted by Lauderdale Yacht Club

Regatta website: www.hospicecareflorida.org/regattaevents.html

Hospice Regatta Fort Lauderdale 2005
May 21

The Regatta is an exciting day of sailing for sailors of all levels; from casual day cruising to competitive One-Design racing. This year's New England Clambake will include an exquisite silent auction, Maine lobsters, and a live band. Tickets are on sale now for $75.00 a person (includes lobster, seafood dinner and live entertainment). RSVP or for further information please call: Suzy Batzer 954.467.7423 or or Email.

Hosted by Lauderdale Yacht Club

2005 Events

Race: 12-mile multi-leg course off Ft. Lauderdale Beach
First Starting Signal at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21st, 2005

Clambake: Esplanade Park and Riverwalk, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May 21st, 2005 6:30p.m.-11:00p.m..

2005 Sponsors

Marine Industries of South Florida
Matusalem Rum
Private Donor
Sailing Team Fundraising

Hospice Regatta
May 21 & 22, 2004

HospiceCare Sails Ashore for Annual Regatta/Clambake

June, 2004 Ft. Lauderdale, FL- HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. celebrated their eighth annual Regatta and New England Clambake, May 21-22nd, 2004. The Regatta is an exciting day of sailing for all levels. Nearly 100 teams of sailboat racing and cruising enthusiasts were back to enjoy the beautiful waters off Fort Lauderdale Beach to help raise funds for HospiceCare.



Skippers and their crew met at the newly renovated Lauderdale Yacht Club to discuss the racing rules on Friday, May 21st. This year's event was Co-Chaired by Bruce Ownby and Roman Gastesi, MD, Ken Batzer, Race Chairman and Honorary Chair, Craig Setzer, Meteorologist, CBS 4.



Saturday, the weather was perfect as seven different race classes sailed to the finish mark. The boats started between the Yankee Clipper Hotel and Las Olas Boulevard sailing north towards Deerfield Beach and finishing back at the start. Hospice Regatta Trophies were awarded to the following:

PHRF 1
Valeri Safiullin, "Breeze"
Pat Cacace, "Blackbird",
Rick Rahm, "Sic'em"

PHRF 2
Dan Myers, "E-Ticket"
Jim Wallace, "Contrails",
Dr. Ira Zaslow, "Willowind"

Hobie 16
Danny Steyn
Bill Stolberg
Scot Corson

ARC
Dr. Roman Gastesi, "Risque"
Tim Leonard, "Meantime
Frank Brown, "Phoenix"
Ross Hunton, "Commotion"
Dan Whelan, "Wind Pirate"

Multihull
Brett Moss, "A"-Cat"
Don Balthaser, "Double Trouble"
Brian Broad/Larry Geller, "Third Child"

Cruising 1
Richard Heidelberger, "Bedouin"
Gerry Hull, "Acadia"
Scott St. Clair, "Angelique"
Herb Ressing, "Chesapeake"
Darrel Richards, "Aegis"

Cruising 2
Michael Limuti, "Blue Highway"
Jim Albe, "Crusader"
Joseph Strycharz, "Insanity"
Chris Dutton, "Duet"
Tom Garvey, “Aloha”

The Robert “Skip” Hershberger Sportsmanship Trophy was awarded to Linda Greaber and was presented by HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. The Wes Holmes “Spirit of Hospice” Cup was awarded to Patrick Mitchell "Judy Mae" who raised $5,900.00 for HospiceCare and was presented by Gulf Stream Sailing Club. The PHRF [Minus] trophies were presented by HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. and awarded to: 1st Place - Jim Wallace - "Contrails", 2nd Place - Dan Myers - "E-Ticket", 3rd Place - Tim Leonard - "Meantime". The Cook's Trophy was taken by Roy Rindom - "Turnabout II" and was presented by Jim Cali. The Yacht Club Challenge was awarded to the CAT 44 Club and was presented by Lauderdale Yacht Club.



Hospice Regatta Fort Lauderdale is a proud member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance and participates annually in the National Hospice Regatta Championship in Annapolis, MD. Dan Myers will be representing Hospice Regatta Fort Lauderdale in April of 2005. After the race over 800 guests came out to enjoy the New England style clambake off Esplanade Park. Stanley C. Panther, the official Florida Panthers mascot, drew crowds around him while the guests enjoyed a Reggae relaxed atmosphere. The New England Clambake, catered by Hugh's Catering, began around 6 pm and featured exquisite Maine lobsters, Legal Sea Foods Clam chowder, Matusalem Rum, a live Band, and a silent auction.

The sponsors of the event included: Legal Sea Foods, Matusalem Rum, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, International Yachtsman Magazine, UK Sails – Miami, RPM Diesel Inc., Las Olas Magazine, Waterfront News, S.C.G. & Associates, Inc. and Hugh's Catering. The Regatta is a volunteer driven event and all proceeds benefit the patients and their families of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. For any information please call Suzanne Batzer at 954-467-7423 or 954-HOSPICE.

Hospice Regatta
May 17, 2003

Regatta Sailors Race for HospiceCare of Southeast Florida
Raised over $60,000

Hospice Regatta 2003, co-chaired by J.D. Thrower and Ned Cray, invited all sailboat racing and cruising enthusiasts back to the beautiful waters off Fort Lauderdale Beach to raise funds for HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. For the seventh straight year, the Hospice Regatta, which has grown into an extremely popular event, had sailors racing and spectators enjoying the atmosphere off Fort Lauderdale Beach Saturday, May 17, 2003.



© Copyright 2003 Photos by Rick Fries & Peter Caspari

This year, the Regatta was proud to cheer over 70 teams as they raced to raise funds for a most worthy cause - care of patients and families facing end of life decisions. Skippers and their crews met to discuss the racing rules on Friday, May 16th at the Skipper's Meeting hosted by the newly renovated Lauderdale Yacht Club. On Saturday, all the boats started the race between the Yankee Clipper Sheraton Hotel and Las Olas Boulevard sailing north towards Deerfield and finishing near the start. The New England style Clambake following the Regatta, was held on Esplanade Park and featured Maine lobsters, and other seafood delights.

© Copyright 2003 Photos by Rick Fries & Peter Caspari

The clambake hosted over 800 guests with a Reggae relaxed atmosphere. Adding to the excitement was a silent auction offering private charters, weekend getaways to Aspen, CO, the Cove of the Eleuthera, Bahamas; paintings by famous and local artists and other highly sought after gifts. The auction was coordinated by Caren Bock and Carol Pennington with the help of many HospiceCare volunteers. The silent auction raised over $12,000 for Hospice Hundred, a group that helps educate and inform the community about HospiceCare.

© Copyright 2003 Photos by Rick Fries & Peter Caspari

The overall and PHRF 2 winner were awarded to E-Ticket, which is owned and skippered by Dan Myers. E-Ticket is now eligible to compete in the National Hospice Regatta Alliance Championship in spring 2004. The PHRF 1st place winner is James Wallace with "Contrails". Winner of the ARC class was Craig Setzer's Boat "Mistral". The winner of the cruising class was "Blue Highway" and family class was "Patricia Ann". The Multi hull winner was "Third". Special Awards included the Yacht Club Challenge award to Lauderdale Yacht Club, Cook's Award winner, "Erin M", and the Robert "Skip" Hershberger Award winner, "Crusader". The Wes Holmes Memorial Trophy, "Spirit of Hospice Award" winner was Frank Brown with "Dragon Fly". We thank all the sailors and the crews who participated. We hope to see your sails up next year.

Continuing a tradition, the Regatta Race Song composed, recorded and performed by Ned Cray was performed throughout the evening A neat little "ditty" in the spirit of Jimmy Buffet encouraged all participants to "Race to win, race for fun, race for Hospice everyone!"



"We are delighted that the sailing community has rallied around this event. Every year the sailors amaze us! We also owe a great deal of gratitude to our sponsors who have been with us for six years - the North Broward Hospital District, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Ron Matusalem Rum, our local West Marine, Hugh's Catering, Miramar high school Travel and Tourism dept., Capt Ed's Lobsters, and countless others. We can't do it without the community we serve", said Susan G. Telli, CEO of HospiceCare.

The regatta is a volunteer driven event and all proceeds benefit the patients and families of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. (H.C.S.E.) HospiceCare is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing physical, emotional and spiritual care to individuals and their families coping with end of life decisions. Founded in 1981, H.C.S.E. serves Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe County residents in private homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities or wherever the patient calls "home". Bougainvilla, an eight-bed hospice facility in Ft. Lauderdale, provides housing and care to individuals who are not able to remain at home. In addition to patient services, HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc., offers bereavement counseling, programs for children and adolescents and a variety of community outreach and educational programs to the medical community, schools, business groups and organizations.

Hospice Regatta
May 17-18, 2002

HOSPICE REGATTA 2002
SAILS WERE UP, THE MARKS WERE SET

Hospice Regatta 2002, co-chaired by J.D. Thrower and Ned Cray, invited all sailboat racing and cruising enthusiasts back to the beautiful waters off Fort Lauderdale Beach to raise funds for HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. For the sixth straight year, the Hospice Regatta, which has grown into an extremely popular event for both sailors and "landlubbers" alike, had sails flying under the sunny skies in the waters off Fort Lauderdale Beach Saturday, May 18, 2002 and raised over $60,000.00 for HospiceCare.

“Oneiros 2” working hard and setting the sails. Skipper: Bernard Gartner

“Breeze” making their way to the leeward mark. Skipper: Valeri Saffiulin, winner PHRF 1

Barbara Widmann receiving the Robert “Skip” Hershberger Sportsmanship Trophy.

“Dragon Fly” making their way upwind. Skipper: Frank Brown, winner PHRF minus

Regatta Committee having a blast and singing the “Hospice Regatta Song”

Gerry Hull of Fraser Yachts receiving his 1st Place award for cruising vessel “Acadia” in the Cruising Canvas 1 Class

“Chesapeake” just on the mark at the starting line. Skipper: Herb Ressing

Hospice Regatta 2001
May 18-19, 2001

Hosted by Lauderdale Yacht Club

2001 Event

Friday and Saturday - May 18 and 19, 2001
Watch here for race reults soon!

A fun weekend of sailing, camaraderie and parties with family and friends for a most worthy cause.

Party Barge at Esplanade Park - provided by Kaye Pearson of Show Management, Inc.

Photo by Rick Friese

Last year's event far exceeded our expectations with over 70 boats entered and nearly 700 guests attending the New England Clambake in Esplanade Park. Sailors came from as far as New York and California to sail in the race held offshore between the Yankee Clipper Hotel and Las Olas Boulevard.

Our membership in The National Hospice Regatta Alliance made it possible to send a crew to sail in the first-ever National Hospice Regatta Championship in May 2000 at Annapolis, Maryland.

The newly featured Family Class, designed for those who enjoy casual sailing will race a 12 mile course around a triangle 3/4 the size of the main course. Again, the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard will be the host hotel with special rates to accommodate overnight guests.

Please join us to celebrate at the Hospice Regatta 2001 and enjoy a weekend of family fun, sailing and food in beautiful Fort Lauderdale.

Friday, May 18, 2001 6:30 PM - Skippers Meeting and Reception at Lauderdale Yacht Club

Saturday, May 19, 2001 10:00 AM - Hospice Regatta 2001 In the waters off Fort Lauderdale Beach

6:00 PM - Hospice Regatta Clambake At Esplanade Park on RiverWalk

8:00 PM - Mayor's Awards Finale Live Music

Hosted by Lauderdale Yacht Club

2000 Event

1999's event far exceeded our expectations with over 70 boats entered and nearly 700 guests attending the New England Clambake in Esplanade Park. Sailors came from as far as New York and California to sail in the event held offshore between the Yankee Clipper Hotel and Las Olas Boulevard. Our membership in the National Hospice Alliance has made it possible to send a crew to sail in the Hospice Regatta Alliance Invitational Championship to be held May 5, 6 & 7 in Annapolis, Maryland.

The newly featured Family Class, designed for those who enjoy casual sailing will race a 12 mile course around a triangle 3/4 the size of the main course. Again, the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard will be the host hotel with special rates to accommodate overnight guests.

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