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541 Hospice Regatta — August 18, 2012 St. Joseph, MI

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Saturday the St.Joe Benton Harbor Elks 541 hosted the 541 Hospice Regatta. There was  a sailboat race on Lake Michigan and a big party afterwards at the Lodge. Those attending enjoyed food, a silent auction and entertainment, all proceeds benefit the local Hospice organizations.

Race results from the first annual 541 Hospice Regatta:

Section 1 – first place – - – - Rush
Section 1 – second place – - -Wellenreiter V
Section 1 – third place – - – - Sea Raider

Section 2 – first place – - – - Closed Sail
Section 2 – second place – - Winsome
Section 2 – third place – - – -Chateau St Michelle

Our own Rush (the lone SBEYC race boat) qualifies to participate in the Hospice National Championship to be held next Spring – April 11-14, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Three races in light and variable winds. Good test of sailing skills and patience. Light air racing takes concentration to be done well.

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541 Hospice Regatta — August 18, 2012 St. Joseph, MI

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This Saturday the St.Joe Benton Harbor Elks 541 is hosting the 541 Hospice Regatta. There will be a sailboat race on Lake Michigan and a big party afterwards at the Lodge. There will be food, a silent auction and entertainment, all proceeds to benefit the local Hospice organizations.
This event is open to the public so tell all your friends!

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Jim Beebe and crew win Muskegon Yacht Club’s Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta

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MUSKEGON – The fifth Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta kept a couple of streaks alive Saturday.

The Regatta, held on Muskegon Lake and hosted by Muskegon Yacht Club, has had a different winner hoist the Chronicle Cup every summer.

This year Diminished 5th, skippered by Jim Beebe, caught the gusty winds which popped up shortly after the 1 p.m. race began just right to take home the title.

“It was a lot of fun,” Beebe said. “There was a lot of wind at times and we were able to capitalize on our changes to do pretty well.

Diminished 5th was crewed by Beebe, Rebecca Beebe, Thomas Beebe and Kristin Granroth.

With the win they earned entry into the Hospice Regattas National Championship in 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The previous four overall winners of the Harbor-Hospice Chronicle Regatta were Laurie Poppen and Impulsive in 2011, Brian Torresen and Peerless in 2010, Eric Landman and Ticklish in 2009 and Tim O’Neill and Rapid Sequence in 2008.

The race also served as a fundraiser for the Harbor Hospice. It raised over $24,000.

“It’s a privilege to be a part of this event,” Beebe said. “It’s great to race and help raise money for such a good cause. We enjoy doing it.”

Around $5,000 of the $24,000 was raised by the skippers and crew in the Judy Miller Memorial Challenge

The Challenge is a competition amongst the crews to see who can raise the most money for Harbor Hospice.

For the second straight year Bobby Cox, who skippers Ricochet, and his crew won the Challenge.

“We really like to help out good causes,” said Cox, who along with wife Sandy owns Acorn Stamping in his hometown of Oxford. “This a great cause so we really like to get involved and do what we can.”

Cox said he has a nice picture of Ricochet at his business so his suppliers can see it and want to contribute to the Harbor Hospice cause.

It is the third year of the Challenge. Cox and his crew won it last year and Gary & Cassy Marchido (Wooly Bulley) won in 2010.

In addition to winning the Judy Miller Memorial Challenge, Cox and his crew captured the Division 2 title Saturday.

“We had a little repair work to do during the race but we did pretty well in spite of it,” Cox said. “It got pretty windy for a while.”

Beebe and his crew won the Division 3 race.

The Main & Jib division was won by Whitecap, skippered by Roger Anderson.

The wind was so gusty on Muskegon Lake it forced the cancellation of the junior event. A number of boats were blown over after the race began to force the cancellation.

By Libby March | emarch@mlive.com

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Harbor Hospice Website
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National Hospice Regattas Alliance website
National Hospice Regatta Alliance blog
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Photos from the Muskegon Chronicle — July 7, 2012

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The annual Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta sailboat race was held at Muskegon Lake on Saturday, July 7, 2012.

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Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta offers fun for sailors and public — July 7th

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MUSKEGON, MI – Ready your ships and set sail for first place. The Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta will take place on July 7 at the Muskegon Yacht Boat Club, 3198 Edgewater.

The event will benefit Harbor Hospice, which has provided care for seriously and terminally ill patients and resources for their families for over 30 years.

“The Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta is a wonderful, fun-filled event for families and to enjoy,” said Ammy Johnson, the hospice’s director of development.

Last year, about 35 “big boats” competed in the race and organizers hope to have just as many, if not more, this year, she said.

The Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta is also a qualifier for a national race, said Johnson.

“The overall winner earns entry into the National Hospice Regatta,” she said. The National Hospice Regatta will take place in St. Petersburg, Fla. next year.

Smaller boats, like optis and butterflies, will also be able to race, Johnson said, although they will not be eligible for the national competition. Younger sailors can also race as well, Johnson said.

Registration for the regatta starts at 11 a.m. at the yacht club.

Landlubbers can watch the race from the Muskegon Yacht Club, which will open its doors to the public. The regatta starts at 1 p.m.

The event will also include activities other than boating or racing. At 3:30 p.m., the yacht club will host a public dinner.

The picnic will feature barbecue chicken, ribs, hot dogs, tater tots, coleslaw, fruit and cookies, according to the release. Tickets for dinner are $15 each and can be purchased online www.harborhospicemi.org

A silent auction will also be held the day of event. Attendees will have a variety of items to bid on, including a one-night stay at a bed and breakfast, a dinner cruise, home accessories and sporting and cultural events.

For more information, to become a sponsor or to donate a silent auction item, contact Johnson at (231) 728-6836 or ajohnson@harborhospicemi.org.

Community Welcome at Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta Event — July 7 at Muskegon Yacht Club

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June 1, 2012 – Muskegon, Mich. – Families throughout the western Michigan lakeshore community areinvited to attend the annual Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta. Not only will on-lookers be able to enjoy abeautiful view of sailboats on the lake, but there will be additional activities, including a family-oriented picnicand silent auction. The event, which first began in 2008, will take place on Saturday, July 7, at the Muskegon Yacht Club.

“The Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta is a wonderful, fun-filled event for families to enjoy,” said Ammy Johnson, Harbor Hospice Director of Development. “The event not only benefits Harbor Hospice, but also the entire community ensuring they have access to expert care and support for patients facing a life-limiting illness and their families.”

The race will begin at 1 p.m. with a picnic dinner beginning at 3:30 p.m. The picnic will take place at the Muskegon Yacht Club and will feature barbecue chicken, ribs, hot dogs, tater tots, cole slaw, fruit and cookies. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at HarborHospiceMI.org or the day of the event.

In addition to the picnic, there will be a silent auction taking place where attendees can have the opportunity to bid on items, such as a one-night stay at a bed and breakfast, dinner cruise, art and home accessories, and sporting and cultural events.

“Harbor Hospice is very appreciative of all the businesses and individuals who have helped sponsor this year’s event. Support at events such as the regatta enables Harbor Hospice to provide services for end-of-life care and support to everyone, regardless of ability to pay,” continued Johnson.

Top sponsors for the 2012 Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta include the Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Yacht Club, Trophy House and Jones Sports, Torresen Marine, Inc., Hines Corporation, Leila Poppen Reynolds, Lakeshore Employee Benefits and Port City Group.

Harbor Hospice is a member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 association of hospice regattas, which independently raises money and awareness for local hospices.

For additional information, become a sponsor or donate a silent auction item, contact Ammy Johnson at 231.728.6836 or ajohnson@HarborHospiceMI.org.

About Harbor Hospice
Harbor Hospice provides comprehensive care for seriously and terminally ill patients and resources for their families that allow them to enjoy the time they have left while feeling as good as they can for as long as they can. Harbor Hospice care offers specialized healthcare with expertise in pain and symptom management, emotional support and spiritual care, as well as grief counseling for family members anticipating or following the death of their loved one. Harbor Hospice has served the western Michigan lakeshore community for over 30 years.

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Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta on Saturday, July 7, 2012

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Not only will on-lookers be able to enjoy a beautiful view of sailboats on the lake, but there will be additional activities, including a family-oriented picnic and silent auction. The event, which first began in 2008, will take place at the Muskegon Yacht Club.“The Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta is a wonderful, fun-filled event for families to enjoy,” said Ammy Johnson, Harbor Hospice director of Development. “The event not only benefits Harbor Hospice, but also the entire community ensuring they have access to expert care and support for patients facing a life-limiting illness and their families.”The race will begin at 1 p.m. with a picnic dinner beginning at 3:30 p.m. The picnic will take place at the Muskegon Yacht Club and will feature barbecue chicken, ribs, hot dogs, tater tots, cole slaw, fruit and cookies. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at HarborHospiceMI.org or the day of the event.In addition to the picnic, there will be a silent auction taking place where attendees can have the opportunity to bid on items, such as a one-night stay at a bed and breakfast, dinner cruise, art and home accessories, and sporting and cultural events.

“Harbor Hospice is very appreciative of all the businesses and individuals who have helped sponsor this year’s event. Support at events such as the regatta enables Harbor Hospice to provide services for end-of-life care and support to everyone, regardless of ability to pay,” continued Johnson.

Top sponsors for the 2012 Harbor Hospice-Chronicle Regatta include the Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Yacht Club, Trophy House and Jones Sports, Torresen Marine, Inc., Hines Corporation, Leila Poppen Reynolds, Lakeshore Employee Benefits and Port City Group.

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Harbor Hospice website
National Hospice Regatta Alliance website
National Hospice Regatta Alliance  facebook page
National Hospice Regatta Alliance blog

541 Hospice Regatta August 18, 2012 St. Joseph, Michigan

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On August 18, 2012, the 541 Hospice Regatta will be held on Lake Michigan near the St Joseph river inlet, followed by a fundraising party and silent auction. We are asking for your support in the form of cash donations, items to sell at our silent auction, or items to be included in our skipper give-away bags which could also be in the form of gift certificates for products or services available at your business or organization.

541 Hospice Regatta is a sailing race sponsored by the St Joseph/Benton Harbor Elks Yacht Club, Michigan. Your donations and participation will benefit Hospice at Home in St. Joseph, Michigan as well as the National Hospice Alliance.

Sailing Race conducted according to the US Sailing Association Racing Rules of Sailing – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Award flags.

541 Hospice Regatta party held at
St Joseph Elks Lodge No 541 BPOE
601 Riverview Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
541Regatta@gmail.com

Regatta contact: JoAnn Bertrand, email address

Hosted by: St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Elks Yacht Club

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Great turnout despite the weather! 2011 VanderLeek Cup Hospice Regatta

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Typical of many races and regattas this summer weather was a big factor in the 2011 VanderLeek Cup Hospice Regatta. Between no wind and the threat of thunderstorms (that did materialize) the start of the race was delayed for 3 ½ hours. The race was eventually held on Lake Macatawa with the Spinnaker Fleet racing 6.8 miles and the Comfort Cruisers racing 4.8 miles.

The results:

Spinnaker Fleet:    

Hot Tamale, Jeff Vanderveen  1

Blackbeard,  Tom VanTol  2

 Hat Trick,  Scott Derby      3

Comfort Cruisers:  

Serenata, P.C. Bob DeJong  1

Relentless, P.C. Rod VanTol  2

Cosmic Hippo, Larry D’Haem 3

Despite the challenges dealing with the weather the event was a big success for the Hospice of Holland Tulip Tree Fund. Although the final tally isn’t in at this time, we do know that more than $30,000 was raised. 53 dinghies participated in the Dinghy Poker Run and 400 people attended the dinner and live auction at Yacht Basin Marina.

It’s with great pleasure and satisfaction that we’ve watched this regatta blossom into such a major fund raising event. It’s also been a pleasure to get to know and work with our boating neighbors at Bay Shore Yacht Club, Anchorage Yacht Club and Yacht Basin Marina.

The generosity, enthusiasm, and hard work of all those who have participated have made the VanderLeek Cup Regatta a community event we can all be proud of.

Tom Slanec, Rear Commodore, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club, and VanderLeek Cup Hospice Regatta Race Chair

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