This two day event will involve One Design Fleets with as many as 50 racing boats participating. Affiliated with the National Hospice Regatta Alliance in the United States, the Toronto regatta is open to boats in the following classes: Beneteau 36.7, 8-metres, C&C 115, Melges 20, and Melges 24 just to name a few. If you want to race or just watch, this regatta promises to have something for everyone. Skip or crew a boat or watch from a spectator boat.
SAILORS RAISE $25,000 FOR PERRAM HOUSE AT THE INAUGURAL TORONTO AREA HOSPICE REGATTA
Toronto, Ontario – June 23, 2008: The National Yacht Club is pleased to announce that the 1st Annual Toronto Area Hospice Regatta held on June 21 & 22, presented by ING DIRECT, was a great event raising $25,000 for Perram House, a residential hospice in downtown Toronto. This two day event attracted 30 racing boats from across Ontario and the United States.
Affiliated with the National Hospice Regatta Alliance in the United States, this is the first Canadian regatta giving sailors a chance to qualify in subsequent years for the national championships. Beneteau 36.7 boats competed in the Canadian championships at this regatta.
Winners in each one design division are as follows:
Beneteau 36.7 which held their Canadian Championships
1st Place “Family First”, Erik Yeo, RCYC ,“Canadian Champions”
2nd Place “Sea Weed”, Don Finkle ,YYC
3rd Place “Sexy Beast”, Rory Ring, ABYC
C&C 99 Division
1st Place “Trumpeter”, Bob Wilson, ABYC
2nd Place “Bear Necessity”, Dexter Halsall, PCYC
3rd Place “Plum Danish 111”, Frank Hudson, ABYC
C&C 115 Division
1st Place “Act II” Geoff Atkins, Toronto
2nd Place “Beyond Survival” William Roscoe, Boulevard Club
3rd Place “Steelin’ Away”, Howard Levinoff,
Melges 24 Division
1st Place “Zingara” , Richard Reid, NYC
2nd Place “The Rodent”, Hank Wissenz, NOLSC
3rd Place “CAN 121”, Dave Black, EYC
“We are grateful for the generosity and kindness of the participants of the Toronto Area Hospice Regatta,” said Mary Ellen Hopgood, currently managing Donor Relations and former Executive Director, Perram House. “This regatta is a wonderful example of businesses and individuals coming together to support and enrich the lives of individuals and families in our community. As a residential hospice, we rely heavily on corporate funding and donations in order to offer a special kind of medical and emotional support to our clients and their families during the final journey of a life-threatening illness.”
Find more about Toronto Area Hospice Regatta at www.tahr.ca
About Perram House: Perram is a pioneer in residential hospice care in Toronto, offering palliative care to individuals who have a limited life expectancy. In the spirit of compassionate care, Perram House has roots in the community that extend back to 1988 as The White Light Hospice, founded by Anne Norris. In 2003, the hospice closed its doors to reorganize, rebuild and renovate, and emerged as Perram House in 2005, named after the building’s owner, Mary Anne Perram. This eight-bed facility offers continuous palliative care in a home setting with a dedicated nursing staff and physicians, along with trained volunteers placing the client in control of his or her life and care. www.perramhouse.ca
About The National Yacht Club: Established in 1894, The National Yacht Club is a city based club and located at One Stadium Road. It is conveniently situated at the western entrance to the Toronto harbour, within minutes from the downtown core. The National Yacht
Club promotes sailing at its best whether it be cruising or competitive racing, and fosters an environment that supports and rewards its members’ commitment to sailing. www.thenyc.com
