GSL Charity Cup for Hospice Regatta – July 21-22, 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by admin

In 2011, the Mayfield Yacht Club (MYC) teamed up with the National Hospice Regatta Alliance (NHRA) and Mountain Valley Hospice (MVH) to stage an expanded version of our Charity Cup Regatta. NHRA is a national organization that assists clubs in organizing regattas to raise money, through donations and corporate sponsorship, in support of local hospice programs. The winner of the GSL Hospice Regatta qualified to advance onto the National Regatta to be held in Saint Petersburg, Florida in April of 2012. More information regarding the National Regatta can be found here. We are excited to be associated with the NHRA and MVH, and have organized a first rate event. MYC has a long history of successfully staging a wide range of sailing events and the race committee has no doubt this event will be a highlight in that long tradition.

In 2012, we are expecting to attract boats from across NY State and beyond and are hoping you will be one of them. Aside from a day and a half of great racing, we are planning a Saturday night celebration, daily sponsor involvement and an event ending awards and recognition ceremony on Sunday.

The race committee has arranged with the marina next door to host free, self-serve launch and storage for the weekend on a first reserved basis for a limited number of boats. We will also be working to secure the same at other near by marinas to handle any overflow. MYC has (depending on water level) a limited number of transient ramp side spaces which are open on a first come, first served basis.

For those overnighting, there will be a limited number of tent spots on MYC grounds available on a first reserved basis. We will be asking club members to host off lake entrants on their boats at the club and we are looking at securing a hotel sponsor that may be an avenue for reduced hotel rates.

The 2012 CCR Notice of Race (NOR) is already available and Sailing Instructions (SI) will be available soon. Early indication is we will once again have a very solid Multihull Fleet. The race committee is expecting top notch Gold Fleet racing as well as fleets for a wide range of entrants. We will have an expanded fleet of chase boats on the course at all times giving better flexibility with course selection and orientation.

The race committee has adapted a Portsmouth Yardstick rating system for this year’s regatta. All fleets will race under the same system using offsets for spinnaker, jib and crew number allowances on each boat. All entrants will compete for overall winner and the right to represent our regatta at the NHRA annual regatta in 2013.

The race committee is very excited about how this year’s regatta is shaping up. If you know anyone who may be interested, please forward this wbsite along.

Think sailing and if you have any questions give us a shout.

Sincerely,
2012 CCR Race Committee

2012 GSL Charity Cup for Hospice Regatta Documents
2012 Notice of Race (PDF, 3/8/12)
2012 Race Sailing Instructions (PDF, 7/3/12)
2012 Hospice Regatta Registration Form (PDF)
2012 Poker Run Flyer(PDF, 7/3/12)
2012 Regatta Invitation Flyer(PDF, 7/3/12)
2012 Skippers Party Flyer(PDF, 7/3/12)
How do I make a donation or Sponsor this Event?
Send us an e-mail with your questions
2010 Hospice Charity Cup Race Photos Taken by Kelly Whalen – Incredible!!

2011 Hospice Charity Regatta Archive
The 2011 Hospice Website

2012 PC Paul and H Joan Joy, Niagara Hospice Regatta — June 30, 2012

Posted on June 28, 2012 by admin

On behalf of Niagara Hospice, we would like to thank everyone who supported the 2011 Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Regatta! The Niagara River Cruise ‘n’ Schmooze took place at the Youngstown Yacht Club on Friday, July 8, 2011, and the Regatta was held on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Together, with your support, we were able to raise $20,000, bringing our 12-year total to over $252,000!

The proceeds from these events provide revenue for Niagara Hospice to use in their work with individuals and families dealing with end-of-life illnesses. Since 1988, Niagara Hospice has served over 13,000 Niagara County residents and their families. No individual is denied Hospice care regardless of his or her ability to pay. Families who are uninsured or underinsured can take comfort in the fact that Hospice services are available to them.

The 2012 Niagara River Cruise ‘n’ Schmooze will take place on Friday, July 13th and is open to the public. Members of the Youngstown Yacht Club generously donate their boats and their time to take you and your friends up the Niagara River for a leisurely cruise, while you enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and listen to the on-the-water entertainment. After the cruise, you will return to the beautiful Youngstown Yacht Club for a fabulous clambake with all the trimmings. Why not get your friends together and plan on enjoying this event? You will support a very worthy cause at the same time. Boarding passes will be for sale beginning in April of 2012 and can be accessed by selecting the “Niagara River Cruise” link on the left side of this page – check out our Photo Album link too!

For those skippers interested in racing, The 2012 PC Paul and H Joan Joy, Niagara Hospice Regatta is scheduled for Saturday, June 30, 2012. Registration and race information are available on the Hospice Regatta page.

On behalf of all the patients and families that Hospice serves, We would like to thank you in advance for your participation and support! If your lives have been touched by Hospice, you know how important your support is!

Adam & Lori Burns, Gary & Melanie Tisdale, Co-Chairs

Niagara River Cruise ‘n’ Schmooze – click here for secure online registration (register online)

Niagara River Cruise ‘n’ Schmooze – click here for a printable/mailable registration form (register by mail)

PC Paul and H Joan Joy, Niagara Hospice Regatta- click here for regatta registration (register online)

If you would like additional information about this event please contact Paul Hays at paulhays@gmail.com. A portion of the race fees will be donated to Niagara Hospice. Thanks to everyone who participated in last years’ event.

Hospice Regatta is One For the Record Books

Posted on June 25, 2012 by admin

The 13th Annual Hospice Cup Regatta and Walk/Run for Hope, held on June 2, raised $28,000 – the most in the history of the event – that will be used to support Oswego County Hospice patients and their families. Our success is directly tied to the support we receive from this community, both businesses and individuals.

Constellation Energy’s Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station was once again the title sponsor of the Regatta. Other major contributors were Entergy’s James A FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, PathFinder Bank. Excellus, NRG and Alliance Bank.

Other financial sponsors included Stewarts Shops, Fulton Savings Bank, Eagle Beverage (also the official beverage sponsor of the event), Foster Funeral Home, Oswego County OB-GYN, IBEW Local 43, Oswego County Federal Credit Union, Dr. Dennis and Doren Norfleet, FitzGibbons Agency, Sandy Pond Sportsmen’s Association, Net & Die Inc., Edick-Hamlink Post 369 VFW, Johnston’s Propane Gas Service, Computer Accounting Services, Summerville Funeral Home, Eastern Shore Associates, Zonta Club of Oswego, Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Warner Physical Therapy, Scriba Electric, Dr. Robert Schaefer, Oswego Elks Lodge, Port City Chiropractic, General Laborers No. 633, Century 21 Leah’s Signature, Oswego County Monuments, Chirello Advertising, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fulton Management Services, Watson Funeral Home and Foster-Hax Funeral Home. More than 30 individuals and families also made financial contributions in memory of their loved ones.

C’s Farm Market, Dunkin Donuts, Guido Vending and Kinney Drugs in Mexico provided food and beverages for the Walk/Run for Hope and Sailor’s Breakfast. The Baby Boomers Band provided free entertainment at the Hospice/Sailor Reception. Our regatta drawing prizes were donated by Geneva on the Lake, KTM Mini Marts, Sonia Robinson, Arena’s Eis House, Colosse Cheese Store, Liz at Hair We Are, C&B Farm and Garden, Dufore’s for Diamonds, Taste the World, Ashley Lynn Winery and Maida’s Floral Shop.

Silent auction donations were made by Kraftees, Riverview Wellness Center, Associated Dental Arts, Oswego YMCA, Oswego Speedway, Mexico Veterinary, Picture Connection, Chris Ravesi, Ray’s Furniture Perk, Donna Dubois Taylor, Raby’s Home Center, an anonymous Hospice Family, Linda Waggoner, Man in the Moon Candies, Cynthia Bachar, Cindy Mather & Peggy Stone and Kathy Amedio.

Graphics support, printing and advertising were donated by Step One Creative, Oswego Printing and Mitchell’s Speedway Press, Oswego County Weeklies and the Valley News.

The Hospice & Sailor Reception was hosted by Lighthouse Lanes and featured donations from Fajita Grill, Mimi’s Drive In, Press Box, American Foundry, Big M, Tavern on the Lock, 1881 Steakhouse, Blue Moon, Bosco & Geers, Canale’s, Subway, Garafalo’s, Vona’s, Price Chopper, Cakes Galore, Kathy’s Cakes, Greene’s Ale House, Bames, and Pigger’s. Our tent was donated by Jim Steele.

The Oswego Yacht Club, as always, was a gracious host and provided us with the support we needed to have such a successful event. Thanks go out to all who sailed in the Regatta, participated in the Walk/Run for Hope and attended the reception.

An event such as this could not happen without the help of our Regatta organizing committee and a slew of volunteers. My thanks to all of you for ensuring our success.

This outpouring of support is overwhelming and on behalf of Oswego County Hospice, patients and their families, thank you all for what you do…You make life a little easier for our patients and families at a time when they need it the most.

Debbie Bishop
Executive Director
Friends of Oswego County Hospice

National Hospice Regatta Alliance facebook page

‘Oz’ sails to Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta triumph

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

OSWEGO — “Oz” blew away the field to win the 13th annual Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta, held Saturday on Lake Ontario off Oswego Harbor.

A J/24 skippered by Oswego’s Tom Doran, “Oz” placed first overall in all three races of the regatta.

The regatta victory qualifies Doran to represent Oswego County at the Hospice Regattas National Championship in St. Petersburg, Fla., in April 2013.

Twenty-two boats competed in the Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta, which is a fundraiser for Oswego County Hospice patients and their families.
Major sponsors for this year’s event included Constellation Energy, Entergy, Pathfinder Bank, Alliance Bank, NRG, and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

The regatta was hosted by the International Marina/Oswego Yacht Club.

“Natural,” an 8-meter sailed by John Fowler of the Sodus Bay Yacht Club, placed second overall in the regatta. “Natural” had overall race finishes of second, seventh, and third.

“Whiz Bucket,” a J/24 skippered by Matt Johnson of the Selkirk Yacht Club, finished third overall in the regatta. In individual races, the bo

at placed fourth, sixth, and second.

The five-kilometer Walk/Run For Hope, a companion event held Saturday, started and finished at the McCrobie Civic Center on Lake Street. It also was a fundraiser for Oswego County Hospice.

Oswego native Eric Enwright finished first in the 5K run with a time of 18:54. He was followed by Alberto Gomez (20:42), Ed Lindo (21:27), Ron Nelson (23:42), and Keith Ridgeway (23:42).Trish Levine won the women’s 5K run and finished sixth overall with a time of 25:45. She was followed by Myla Knapp (26:06) and Evie Hayden (26:10).

In the 5K walk, Kathleen Cox finished first in 37:52.

Published: Monday, June 4, 2012 4:05 PM EDT

Congratulations to Tom Doran, Team Oswego, New York

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

for the 2013 hospice championship in St. Pete next April!

If winners wink, you know Tom Doran and family won the Oswego Hospice Cup Regatta in their J/24, “Oz.” Race committee did a great job in challenging conditions, and the sun came out for the Awards Ceremony and Party. Well done, everyone! — with Bill Northwood, Tom Doran, Debbi Bishop and Suzan Segal at Oswego Yacht Club.

Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta Sets Sail June 2, 2012

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

OSWEGO – Plans are well under way for the 13h Annual Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta and Walk/Run for Hope, on June 2 at the International Marina/Oswego Yacht Club.

Barbara Bateman, right, president of the Friends of Oswego County Hospice Board of Directors, thanks Alyson Inman of Constellation Energy, for their support of the 2012 Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta & Walk/Run for Hope. This is the fifth year that Constellation’s Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station has been the major sponsor of this event.

Last year’s Regatta was a success, raising more than $21,000 to support Oswego County Hospice patients and their families.

For the fifth consecutive year, Constellation Energy Nuclear Group is the major sponsor of the event.

Since the first Hospice Regatta over a decade ago, the Regatta and Walk/Run for Hope has raised more than $220,000 to support the Oswego County Hospice program, patients and their families.

Funds raised at events like the Regatta enable the Friends of Hospice to provide financial resources to Hospice patients and their families to relieve unnecessary burdens when they are already dealing with the life-limiting illness of a loved one.

The Friends of Hospice also provide the financial resources to maintain the Hospice Volunteer Program and operate Camp Rainbow of Hope, a free bereavement program for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

“We are so pleased to have Constellation Energy and the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station as the major sponsor of the event again this year,” said Debbie Bishop, executive director of the Friends of Oswego County Hospice. “Without the support of our community partners such as Constellation, we would not be able to support the Hospice program, patients and families at the level we do.”

The day’s events get under way at 8:30 a.m. with the registration for the 5K Walk/Run for Hope at Wright’s Landing, with the race starting at 9 a.m. For Walk/Run for Hope applications, call 343-5223 or visit www.friendsofhospice.org

The sailing races get under way at 10 a.m. A spectator boat will be available for anyone who wants to view the Regatta from the water and will depart from the International Marina at 9:30 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.

Reservations are recommended.

Capping off the day’s events is the Hospice/Sailor reception that begins at 4 p.m. This reception, open to the public, is hosted by Lighthouse Lanes, with food and beverages donated by more than 20 area business.

Entertainment will be provided by Baby Boomers.

The reception also features a silent auction and drawings. Reservations are required for the dinner.

For more information on the Regatta, to reserve a spot on the spectator boat and to purchase dinner tickets, call 343-5223 or email oswegohospice@verizon.net

You can learn more at www.friendsofhospice.org or visit the Friends of Hospice on Facebook.

Champions for Hospice in Florida

Posted on May 6, 2012 by admin

Fri, May 4th 2012 04:15 pm

The Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Regatta, which takes place each summer at the Youngstown Yacht Club, sent the 2011 winning skipper and his crew to represent Niagara Hospice in the National Hospice Regatta Alliance Championship held in St. Petersburg, Fla., in April. Gary Tisdale, Adam Burns, Jimmy Carminati Jr. and Justin Hays (pictured above) proudly brought home the national championship. “It feels great to bring home the honor of this championship, and at the same time raise awareness and funds for hospice care here in Niagara County as well as around the country,” says championship crewmember Adam Burns.

The 2012 Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Regatta takes place at the Youngstown Yacht Club on Saturday, June 30, and is a qualifier for the 2013 National Hospice Regatta Alliance Championship. The Youngstown Yacht Club also hosts the community event celebrating the regatta, the Niagara River Cruise and Clambake that takes place on Friday, July 13, and is open to the public. Participants will enjoy a cruise down the beautiful Niagara River, followed by a delicious clambake with all the fixings, a silent auction and basket raffle and more with proceeds to benefit Niagara Hospice.

To register online or for more information about this year’s regatta or river cruise, visit www.niagarahospiceregatta.com.

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2012/05/04/106352/champions-for-hospice-in-florida by jmaloni

18th Annual HOSPICE CHARITY CUP

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

Crescent Yacht Club, Chaumont, NY - August 5 & 6, 2011

The 18^th Annual Hospice Charity Cup, began on Friday August 5^th with an extremely spirited junior race competition between Crescent and Henderson Harbor Yacht Clubs followed by a picnic with live entertainment by Mark Mason at the Crescent Yacht Club in Chaumont. The young sailors proved to be competitive fundraisers too, by raising over $2600 in pledges for Hospice.

Saturday’s events included the Charity Cup Races at 10:30 AM, a Shore party from 4-6 PM, and dinner from 6:30-8 PM. Back by popular demand was a small silent auction. Live entertainment was provided by the Baby Boomers featuring one of our own sailors, Art Bronstein.

18 boats sailed in this year’s Regatta, with the overall Championship going to Dan Machold, sailing “Oz”; second place to Jack Jones, sailing “Bonhomme Richard”. Dan and his crew will represent Hospice of Jefferson County and the Crescent Yacht Club in the National Hospice Regatta Championships in St Petersburg, FL next spring.

The Sailors really stepped up to the plate in regards to fundraising this year; Pete Hrabchak raised over $2,600; Steve Dixon $1,000; the grand total of pledges garnered by the Sailors was $4060!! Tom Bucci was responsible for acquiring a $5,000 sponsorship.

Thank you to all of the Sailors, everyone that attended the event and our very dedicated volunteers and loyal sponsors for another very successful event.

The 19^th Annual Charity Cup Regatta is scheduled for August 3 & 4, 2012.

Direct community contact and education about Hospice and its mission remain the primary objective of this annual event.

Charity Cup Regatta for Hospice — Great Sacandaga Lake, NY

Posted on September 12, 2011 by admin

Amsterdam Recorder Article 8/1/11

Hospice Regatta – August 19 & 20, 2011 – Rochester, NY

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

It’s time for the 2011 Rochester Hospice Regatta, being held this year at Rochester Yacht Club on August 19-20! Find all your forms on this page to register your boat and sign up sponsors! If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, call Kristina at (585) 214.1034 or e-mail-kristina.mossgraber@lifetimecare.org

This is the area’s largest charity regatta, with more than 60 sailboats racing on Saturday, plus hundreds of Hospice supporters attending great parties on Friday and Saturday.

Proceeds from the Regatta benefit Hospice services provided by Lifetime Care, the Rochester area’s leader in helping families care for loved ones who are terminally ill.

The 2011 Hospice Regatta is being held August 19-20, hosted by Rochester YC.

Over the past 12 years, the Regatta has raised more than $550,000 to support improvement and expansion of Hospice services, including creation of Lifetime Care’s Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center.

More information

Hospice Regattas

National Hospice Regatta Alliance blog

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