North Carolina - Mooresville/Charlotte

The Hospice Lake Norman Regatta & Party
May 21-23, 2010

Regatta Website: http://www.lakenormanyachtclub.com

Lake Norman Yacht Club

Peninsula Yacht Club

Outrigger Yacht Club

Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman:
http://www.hpccr.org/

For further information, please contact:
Nancy Cole - 704-375-0100
email: ColeN@hpccr.org

The Hospice Lake Norman Regatta & Party
May 15-17, 2009

Overall Champion: Bone Chillin’ – J80
Skipper: Robbie Lowrance (Red Jacket)
Crew: Danny Myers, Steve Edlund and Kurt Beyer (not pictured)

2009 Sponsors
Lake Norman Transportation
US Airways
Huntersville Ford
Mercer Insurance Grouop
Holiday Marina
Independence Hummer
Adolphus Dunn, Certified Financial Planner - Ameriprise Financial

Regatta Website: http://www.lakenormanyachtclub.com

Lake Norman Yacht Club

Peninsula Yacht Club

Outrigger Yacht Club

Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman:
http://www.hpccr.org/

For further information, please contact:
Nancy Cole - 704-375-0100
email: ColeN@hpccr.org

The Hospice Lake Norman Regatta & Party -
May 23-24, 2008

Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman hosted the 8th Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta & Party the weekend of May 22-24. These events raised more than $60,000 to support the mission of improving the quality of life for those with life-limiting and terminal illnesses in a nine-county region.

Rumbullion was this year’s champion, crewed by (L to R) Captain, Kenneth “BJ” Jones and his wife, Emily, and daughter, Allison. This win entitles them to compete in the National Hospice Regatta, to be held in the spring of 2009.

Thank you to our terrific
FLEET OF SPONSORS

Commodores
Crescent Communities
Lake Norman Transportation

Captain
US Airways

Sailor
Dolf Dunn, CFP®, CPA, AEP
Ameriprise Financial
Huntersville Ford
Scott Jaguar

Mariner
Aquesta Bank
Holiday Marina
M. Holland & Company
Keller Technology
Knox Realty
Mercer Insurance
Simonini Builders

Shore Support
Carolina Beer & Beverage
CompanyClothes.com
Robbie and Chris Davis
Diamond Springs Water
The Herald
Lake Norman Times
Lake Norman Magazine
Rusty Rudder Restaurant
Sir Speedy

Regatta Website: http://www.lakenormanyachtclub.com

Lake Norman Yacht Club

Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman:
http://www.hpccr.org/

For further information, please contact:
Nancy Cole - 704-375-0100
email: ColeN@hpccr.org

7th Annual Hospice Lake Norman Regatta & Party
May 26 & 27, June 1, 2007

Local Sailor to Compete in Hospice Regattas National Championship in Rochester, N.Y. in June 2009

Kenneth “BJ” Jones of Cornelius has been invited to compete in the Hospice Regattas National Championship, which will be held June 5-7, 2009 in the waters of Lake Ontario, hosted by Rochester Yacht Club (RYC).

The new venue and dates for the Championship were just announced by Jean Swink Kluttz, president of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance (NHRA), which presents the National Championship each spring.

“Our National Championship gives us an opportunity to showcase the many local Hospice Regattas and to celebrate their winners,” Kluttz said. “The NHRA board of directors is delighted to accept the generous offer of Rochester Yacht Club and local volunteers to organize the Championship for 2009.”

Plans for the 2009 Hospice Regattas National Championship call for racing in 12 new Sonar sailboats outfitted with new sails, in a round-robin series that will maximize time on the water for all teams over the three-day competition. The Sonar, a 23-ft. one-design keelboat, races competitively with a skipper and three crew. Each suit of new sails will include a spinnaker, a main, and a jib small enough to be handled by nearly any size crew member.

“Certainly, the availability of new boats and sails will ensure an equal fleet for teams from the eligible hospice regattas,” Kluttz added.

The host committee for the 2009 Hospice Regattas National Championship is being co-chaired by Hank and Mary Stuart and John and Lauren Doyle of RYC. The Stuarts and Doyles previously co-chaired Rochester’s local Hospice Regatta in 2003, and all four have been active on host committees for national and international sailing competitions.

“The Rochester area offers great racing conditions, especially for such a competitive one-design boat,” said Hank Stuart. “RYC and the host committee look forward to welcoming all these winning teams from local hospice regattas to Rochester and offering them great racing for a great cause,” he added.

“We are excited to have BJ, and his crew represent Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman in the National Hospice Regatta Championship in Rochester, New York,” said Nancy Cole, Manager of Special Events for Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman. “BJ and Emily Jones have consistently supported the Lake Norman Hospice Regatta by sailing and serving on the Regatta committee.”

For more information about the 2009 Hospice Regattas National Championship, visit www.hospiceregattas.org..
About the Hospice Regattas National Championship:

Held annually since 2000, the Hospice Regattas National Championship was the first sailing championship for charity in the U.S. To promote local regattas’ efforts to support hospice programs, the event offers three days of sailboat racing for one winning skipper and crew from every local hospice regatta that has completed two regattas. Eight of the nine previous Championships have been conducted in Annapolis, where the original Hospice Cup event began in 1982. The 2001 Championship was held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and the National Hospice Regattas Alliance board hopes varying the Championship location will allow more people to learn about the local regattas and about hospice.

About the Rochester Yacht Club:
Incorporated in 1877, the Rochester Yacht Club celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2002 and is still going strong. The club’s first regatta was held in 1877 with eight sail boats competing, and it hosted 104 boats at the J/22 World Championship in August 2008.  RYC also hosts Rochester’s local Hospice Regatta in odd-numbered years; the Rochester event will be held at RYC on August 21-23 this year. The club’s purpose is to provide and encourage interests and instruction in areas of yachts and yachting, seamanship, racing and traditions of yachting. By car, RYC is seven miles from the heart of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, and it is located on the south shore of Lake Ontario and accessible from the Genesee River.  

About the National Hospice Regatta Alliance:
The NHRA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) association of hospice regattas that independently raise money and awareness for hospices in their communities. It supports a rapidly expanding nationwide network of regattas that publicize Hospice care -- from the East to the West Coast, from the Great Lakes to Florida. NHRA is an all-volunteer organization helping hospice regattas grow and learn from each other, and promoting Hospice care nationally. Since the first hospice regatta in 1982, more than 20,000 sailors, sponsors and volunteers have raised more than $12 million to provide hospice care to terminal patients and their families without regard to ability to pay.

The Regatta – May 26 and 27, 2007 ~ 8am at The Lake Norman Yacht Club
Raise your sails on Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th by participating in the 7th  Annual Hospice  Lake Norman Regatta.  Hosted by the LNYC, this Regatta is open to all competitive or non-competitive sailors.  The Hospice Lake Norman Regatta is a qualifying event for the National Hospice Regatta Championship to be held in May 2008 which sails in Annapolis, Maryland!  Set sail for fun or in memory/honor of a loved one.  Your participation benefits Hospice Lake Norman.

Join The Party!  Friday, June 1st  from 6:30 – 9:30pm ~ The Lake Club
Celebrate life and Regatta results and party with friends, sailors, sponsors and guests June 1st from 6:30-9:30 at The Lake Club at The Point Lake & Golf.  Your $60 Party ticket includes delicious food, great dance tunes provided by Spintastic Sounds.  Also on the menu is a fabulous silent and live auction highlighting the Champagne Jewel Extravaganza sponsored by Perry’s at SouthPark.

Lake Norman Yacht Club

Hospice at Charlotte, Hospice Lake Norman, Hospice Lincoln County, Kids Path, and Palliative Care Consultants is a program of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region.

The Hospice Lake Norman Regatta & Party
May 12th - 14th, 2006

6th Annual Hospice & Voodoo Regatta Wrap Up

Thanks to all who attended the 2006 Hospice Lake Norman Regatta & Party! The Party and silent auction, held at PYC Friday, May 11 was a success and, after a 4-hour postponement on Saturday afternoon, Lake Norman's prevailing Southwest breeze filled in for excellent race conditions for the remainder of the weekend.

PRO Dick Doyne and his race committee were able to get in 2 races for each of the 3 divisions on Saturday; on Sunday, Divisions II & III each sailed 3 races, while Division I (sailing for the opportunity to represent Hospice Lake Norman at next year's National Championship) sailed 2 longer races. Total revenue for the event exceeds $35,000.
Click here for the full results.

Lake Norman Yacht Club, Mooresville, NC is the official organizing authority and host of The Regatta.

Lake Norman Yacht Club

Hospice at Charlotte, Hospice Lake Norman, Hospice Lincoln County, Kids Path, and Palliative Care Consultants is a program of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region.

Lake Norman Yacht Club - 2006 key location
297 Yacht Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

5th Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta
May 14-15, 2005

Congratulations to Team Outrageous and skipper Michael Jones of Wrightsville Beach, NC for his victory in the 5th Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta. With this win, Jones qualifies to represent the Lake Norman Hospice Regatta in the 2006 National Hospice Regatta Alliance Championship, where he and his team will compete against the winners of the other 22 events scheduled across the country this year.

Five races were completed in light to moderate (approximately 4 to 12 knot) breezes in the 2 day event hosted by Lake Norman Yacht Club, with assistance from Outrigger Yacht Club and Peninsula Yacht Club, other clubs located on Lake Norman. This year's event touted a total of 39 boats competing in 3 divisions. The Championship division was comprised of 13 boats ranging in PHRF from 51 to 261. Division 2 was comprised of 11 boats with ratings from 114 to 279. A third division consisted of 15 Lightnings, the result of combining their 5th annual Voodoo regatta with the Hospice event.

Overall winner Michael Jones is a former member of both Lake Norman Yacht Club and Outrigger Yacht Club, and trailered his SR-33, "Outrageous" from the coast to compete in (and win) two charity regattas at Lake Norman in three weekends. His crew consisted of many familiar faces at Lake Norman, including brother Richard Jones (2-time past Champion on Soverel 33 "Outrageous"), Gene Rohrer, Dan Myers, "Hobie" Cadieux, and James Bible. The crew was rounded out by Michael's wife, Robin Jones, Durham resident Mike Williams, and newcomer to the sport, Matt Hamric. Michael, Richard, and Dan have been sailing with and against each other on Lake Norman and many other venues for the past 30 years; Gene has been doing the same for more than 15 years.

Other winners at the regatta included Robin & Leanne Roberts and Joe Waters (Ultimate 20, "Vertigo"), who placed second in the Championship division and first in Spinnaker B. John Ogden (Santana 30/30, "Schock Therapy"), also one of the two regatta co-chairs, sailed to a first place in Nonspinnaker A, and Mike Wasner (Catalina 22, "Rode Trip") took first in Nonspinnaker B. The Lightning class winner was Augusta, GA sailor Bob Harkrider (#14532, "BooNooNooNoos").

It is worth noting that the winners of each of the Division 1 and Division 2 classes (Spinnaker A & B and Nonspinnaker A & B) took 5 straight bullets (A.K.A. firsts).

The event, in combination with the Party At The Point, netted approximately $27,000.00.

Lake Norman Yacht Club, Mooresville, NC is the official organizing authority and host of The Regatta.

Lake Norman Yacht Club

Hospice at Charlotte, Hospice Lake Norman, Hospice Lincoln County, Kids Path, and Palliative Care Consultants is a program of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region.

Lake Norman Yacht Club - 2005 key location
297 Yacht Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

4th Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta
June 4-6, 2004

Congratulations are in order for our 2004 Regatta Champion, Chuck Lineberry and his crew, on the “Pearl of Great Price,” as they took the trophy of “Overall Champion” at our 4th annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta. Twenty-three boats made the attempt to capture the big prize during the event on June 5th and 6th.

Chuck Lineberry and his winning team.

Not far behind, but, sailing in second, was "Huntin' Tripp" captain, Jim Bost and his trustworthy crew! Great job!

The Regatta weekend began on Friday evening, June 4th, with a beautiful “Party at The Point” sponsored by Crescent Resources and The Point Lake and Golf Club. Sailors, sponsors, and friends of Hospice at Charlotte and Hospice of Lincoln County enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres, music by "The Ticket", and a silent auction filled with fun items to attract the diverse crowd!

Hosted by:

Lake Norman Yacht Club
Outrigger Yacht Club
Peninsula Yacht Club

2004 ANCHOR SPONSORS
The "Anchors" are sponsors and contributors to the Fourth Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta.
We are grateful to these individuals and companies for their generosity and visionary support of this unique project.

$5,000 ADMIRAL
Crescent Resources
Lake Norman Transportation
The Point Lake and Golf Club

$1,000 CAPTAIN
Creative Loafing
Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Sonny Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Southend Brewery & Smokehouse

$500 SAILOR
First Charter
Lake Norman Magazine
Lake Norman Realty, Inc.
O. H. Walker Insurance Agency, Inc.
Ship Shape Boat Detailing

$250 MARINER
Century 21-Hecht Realty
Choice USA Beverage
Coca Cola Bottling of Charlotte
Crystal Shoppe ~ Crystal Impressions
Diamond Springs Water
Fairfield Inn
Krispy Kreme Donuts
McIntosh Law Firm
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Charlotte, Inc.

$100 SHORE SUPPORT
Holiday Marina
Lake Norman Company
Knox Realty
National Gypsum

Lake Norman Yacht Club - key location
297 Yacht Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

Lake Norman Hospice Regatta
May 31 - June 1, 2003

Congratulations are in order for our 2003 Regatta Champion, Richard Jones and his crew, on the Sovereign 33 -“OUTRAGEOUS,” as they took the trophy of “Overall Champion” at our 3rd annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta. The event, which took place May 31st and June 1st, supplied lots of wind as 40 boats made the attempt for the big prize!

Not far behind…but, coming in second, was “Wild Thang” captain, Johnny Smith, and his trustworthy crew! Great job, guys!

The Regatta weekend began on Friday evening, May 30th, with a beautiful “Party at The Point” sponsored by Crescent Resources and The Point Lake and Golf Club. Sailors, sponsors, and friends of Hospice at Charlotte and Hospice of Lincoln County enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres, music from The Fieldtrip Band, and a silent auction filled with fun items to attract the diverse crowd!

Lake Norman '03 Race Results

Hosted by: Lake Norman Yacht Club,
Outrigger Yacht Club, Peninsula Yacht Club

2003 Event - Third Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta
PHRF, One Design, Multi-Hulls and Centerboard Regatta

Lake Norman Yacht Club - key location
297 Yacht Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

Friday Festivities
Registration & Pary at The Point
Dance to the tunes played by : The Fieldtrip Band
Silent Auction
Beverages and Heavy Hors d'oeurves

Saturday Festivities
Sailing
Dinner & Entertainment at the Lake Norman Yacht Club

Sunday Festivities
Sailing Awards Picnic

Lake Norman Hospice Regatta
April 20-22, 2002

Congradulations to Johnny Smith and his crew for winning the Lake Norman Hospice regatta!

Lake Norman Yacht Club, Outrigger Yacht Club, and Peninsula Yacht Club invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta to benefit Hospice at Charlotte and Hospice of Lincoln County.

Hosted by: Lake Norman Yacht Club,
Outrigger Yacht Club, Peninsula Yacht Club

2002 Regatta Sponsors
Cresecent Resources
The Point Lake and Golf Club
Carolina Blonde, Lake Norman Magazine
Scott Jaguar
Holiday Inn
The Crystal Shoppe
Lake Norman Yacht Club

RACING SCHEDULE
Friday, 4/19/02
Registration 1800 – 2000 LNYC
Saturday, 4/20/02
Registration 0800 – 0900 LNYC
Skipper’s Meeting 0900 LNYC
Warning Gun 0955
Sunday, 4/21/02
Warning Gun 0925 (or as posted)

A total of 3 races are planned. One completed race will constitute a regatta. No race will start after 1200 on Sunday, 4/21/02.

SCHEDULE OF RACES
Saturday: Three Races are scheduled for Centerboard Classes and two are scheduled for Boats Sailing the championship Course. Races to be run back to back.
Sunday: Two races are scheduled for Centerboard Classes and one race is scheduled for the Championship Course. Races are to be run back to back. No race will start after 1200 on Sunday, 4/2/02.

Lake Norman Hospice Regatta
April 20-22, 2001

Lake Norman Yacht Club, Outrigger Yacht Club, and Peninsula Yacht Club invite you to participate in the 1st Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta to benefit Hospice at Charlotte and Hospice of Lincoln County. Lake Norman Yacht Club, Mooresville, NC is the official organizing authority and host of the regatta. The Regatta is presented by: Scott Jaguar. Other sponsors include: Crescent Resources, First Charter, Queens Landing, The Point, Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Creative Loafing, Hampton Inn & Suites - Mooresville, NC, Crystal Impressions, Adams Outdoor Advertising and WSOC-TV.This regatta is a qualifying event for The National Hospice Regatta Invitational Championship to be held in 2002. Lake Norman Hospice Regatta Website: http://www.lakenormanyachtclub.com/





Hosted by: Lake Norman Yacht Club,
Outrigger Yacht Club, Peninsula Yacht Club

The 2001 Event

Congratulations to Richard Jones and the crew of Outrageous for being the overall PHRF winner of Lake Norman's first annual Hospice Regatta, and placing first place in Spin A.

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