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2001 NHRA News Archive 2002 Championship Announcement - 12-14-01 The National Regatta Alliance announces the 2002
National Hospice Regatta September 15, 2001 - RACING FOR AMERICA
Two hospice regattas -- in Annapolis and in Rhode Island -- were A group of Rhode Island sailors determined that, regatta or no,
they
Hospice Regatta of Rhode Island RACE CANCELED
HOSPICE CUP XX RACE CANCELED - 09-12-01
Developments following the tragic events of Tuesday, September
11, and the Shearwater Sailing Club supports that decision and, after consulting The hospices of Hospice Cup XX will not suffer financially from
these Payments made to Hospice Cup, Inc., for advance dinner tickets
will be As stated, race entry fees will as usual be donated to the hospice
The Hospice Regatta: A Race For Hope, 2001 - August 25, 2001
Congratulations to Jay Tovey and his crew aboard The Fish, a J29 for placing first in the 2001 Hospice Regatta. They won the 1st Rochester Hospice Regatta in 1999.
The Niagara Hospice Cup Charity Regatta was held at the Youngstown Yacht Club on Saturday, August 11, 2001. Regatta winners Vic Snyder, Kevin Doyle and Jake Doyle will compete in the National Hospice Regatta Alliance Championship to be held in 2002 in Annapolis, Maryland - birthplace of the National Alliance Regatta. The race was sponsored by the Niagara Frontier Hospice Foundation.
Prizes and awards were presented at an awards dinner following the
race at the Youngstown Yacht Club. Skipper Vic Snyder and the crew
of "Mo 'Money" placed first, Skipper J. Tovey and the
crew of "Fish" placed second and Skipper Chris Doyle and
the crew of "Elmo" placed third overall.
Stein Hospice Cup Regatta, 2001 - July 21 & 22, 2001 Congratulations to Bryan Huntley and the Infra Red crew for placing first in the Stein Hospice Cup Regatta 2001!
The Fifth Annual Hospice Regatta of Maine - July 20-21, 2001
Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta 2001
- June 9, 2001
Oswego County Hospice Cup - Success! Sixteen boats from around Central New York competed in the 2nd annual Oswego County Hospice Cup regatta held on June 9th. Many thanks to all of the volunteers and competitors for making our second year a memorable experience.
Hospice Regatta 2001, San Francisco - May 26-27, 2001
CONGRATULATIONS to Chuck Eaton and his crew of the J105 Jitterbug, for placing first overall in the Hospice Regatta 2001! It was a glorious weekend on the San Francisco Bay. 69 Boats competed in 6 classes. They all met the CHALLENGE and SAILED for others.
The First Lake Norman Hospice Regatta - April
20 - 22, 2001
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. By winning overall in the PHRF division, Richard now has the ability to race in the National Hospice Regatta to be raced some time next year. Other winners include Robin Roberts (Cheap Shacht) with 3 bullets in Spin Division B, Non-Spin Div A winner Jim Monroe (Escapade), Non-Spin Division B winner Tim Kendal (Jolly Ranger), and in the Misc/Centerboard fleet Dick Doyne took first place. Congratulations to all, and thanks to everyone who attended...
SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS - No. 48 For additional information contact: Lin McCarthy, (757) 460-1372, email mcbear@earthlink.net ...The National Hospice Regatta Championship was sailed in J/105s at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, yesterday and Saturday. Going into Sunday's racing the southern Bay teams, Dave Alexander, winner of last year's Hampton Roads Hospice Regatta, and Wayland Rennie, winner of the Rappahannock River Turkey Shoot Regatta, were in 5th and 10th places respectively, but both slipped a spot in the standings on Sunday.The Hampton Roads team began Sunday with their best race, ending up 6th overall with a string of 6-4-6-2-8 in a 13 boat fleet. Another Chesapeake Bay group headed by Scott Kulp from Havre de Grace finished 4th and the Annapolis bunch, Fred Caison, came in 8th overall. When all was said and done, Danny Shea, San Francisco led the fleet (1-1-2-3-5) by 9.25 points ahead of the second place finisher from South Carolina, Michael Lague (2-3-1-11-3). Keep the 2002 National Regatta in mind as you lay out your 2001 racing schedule. Both area 2001 HOSPICE REGATTAS are qualifiers for the National event. The Hampton Roads Hospice is set for September 22 and the Turkey Shoot for October 13-14. "No pledges, no strings - just good racing for a good cause." ... Click here to view: NHRA Championship Results
A FEW GOOD SAILORS Fort Lauderdale, March 25 - Of the hundreds of good sailors who enjoyed racing in their regional hospice regattas last year, 13 teams raced this weekend in the second National Hospice Regatta Championship, the only national sailing championship for charity. These sailors represent the best of their fleets in the regional hospice regattas of 2000. Each regional team arrived Friday for a day of practice and two days of racing loaned J/105s on the Atlantic Ocean off Fort Lauderdale. Each day, racing was delayed from the scheduled 11:00 start until a good Southeasterly breeze filled in for two great afternoons for everyone out on the water. Guests on spectator boats were treated to some very close racing. But the contest for top honors was clearly between the San Francisco team on "Masquerade," and the South Carolina team on "Phantom." Leading one-two going into Sunday's racing, both Danny Shea for San Francisco and Michael Lague for South Carolina hoped to hold and improve their postions. But they had to work hard to maintain their leads. Race 4, Hank Stuart's Rochester, NY, team on "Airborne" and Dave Alexander's Hampton Roads, VA, team on "Slam Dunk" surged forward to take first and second, with South Carolina third. Then Steve Phillips's Rhode Island team took the gun in race 5, on "Odyssey," with Scott Kulp and the Havre de Grace, MD, team close behind on "Tern V." Lauderdale Yacht Club managed this event so flawlessly that many were giving them credit for the excellent sailing conditions. However, what they did was to know the right calls to make at the right time. Overall organization, including shore events each evening, was handled by HospiceCare of Southeast Florida and a huge corps of volunteers. Both hosts now can take a deep breath and finish preparing to run their own hospice regatta in May. Major sponsors include J Boats and BoatUS, supplemented by other corporations and individuals. With their support, the championship focuses a national spotlight on the regional regattas and the essential supportive and medical services that hospices provide to adults and children who are faced with living a more limited time or are dealing with the death of a loved one. One team from each of this year's seventeen hospice regattas will qualify for the 2002 hospice regatta championship. Click here to view : NHRA Championship Results
Racing was delayed until 12:30pm when breeze filled in. Great afternoon out on the water with a wonderful, slightly shifting Easterly breeze. Guests on spectator boats were treated to some very close racing, in somewhat distinct clusters of boats. But the overall contest now seems to be among the SAN FRANCISCO team on "Masquerade," the SOUTH CAROLINA team on "Phantom," and -- just possibly -- the HAVRE DE GRACE, Maryland, team on "Tern V." Two races are scheduled for Sunday, if the second can be started before 1:00pm
SCUTTLEBUTT No. 778 - March 22, 2001 AMATEUR SAILORS AND BIG BUCKS So you think there's no money to be made in amateur sailing? Thousands of sailors nationwide know otherwise as they gear up for the seventeen hospice regattas of 2001 and a chance to compete in the National Hospice Regatta Championship. No pledges, no strings - just good racing for a good cause. From the original race in Annapolis to the newest one in North Carolina, sailors have turned out in J/105s, Melges 24s and hundreds of PHRF boats; good ole boats and classic yachts built in the 1930s; dinghies and big Santa Cruz 72s and Concordias. They attract spectators! (A frequent point of discussion here in "Butt). The money raised comes from individual and corporate sponsors who contribute to one or more of the 39 hospices involved and ... actually come out to see the race on spectator boats or from convenient shore locations. Hundreds more of the public see or hear about these colorful events - good for hospices and good for sailing. Why? Hospice regattas raise money and awareness for hospice care. Hospices help you, me, our parents and children, as a loved one is dying, and bereavement care after the person has died. Medical and support services, at home or in a home-like setting, that are often not covered by insurance, but are provided without regard to ability to pay. Seventeen regattas! Four on the Chesapeake Bay! Four on Lake Ontario! Check it out: · April 20-22 - Lake Norman, North Carolina · May 18-20 - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida · May 26-27 - San Francisco, California · June 1 - Havre de Grace, Maryland · June 9 - Oswego County, New York · June 15-17 - Marblehead, Massachusetts · July 20-21 - Mt. Desert, Maine · July 21-22 - Sandusky, Ohio · August 4 - Henderson Harbor, New York · August 10-11 - Youngstown, New York · August 25 - Rochester, New York · September 15 - Newport, Rhode Island · September TBD - Southeastern Connecticut · September 15 - Annapolis, Maryland · September 22 - Hampton Roads, Virginia · October 13-14 - Yankee Point, Virginia · October 20-21 - Hartwell Lake, South Carolina To learn more: race_results.shtml
2/15/01 - FT. LAUDERDALE HOTEL UPDATE Those who have been following the trail of email messages know that the RIVERSIDE HOTEL blocks of rooms at very special rates are fully booked. But they are interested in accommodating as many of our group as possible, and have other rooms at other rates. In addition, the DOUBLETREE OCEANFRONT HOTEL is holding a block of at least 10 rooms at the rate of $159 for us, and there are other hotels in the area on which we have information.So, below is a list of those two primary hotels and quite a few others for your consideration. The Alliance is asking everyone to make their own hotel arrangements in order to fit various travel plans, using your own names and payment arrangements. Those who are the Alliance's guests for the championship should provide vouchers requesting reimbursement. Riverside Hotel - phone 800/325-3280 620 East Las Olas Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 group rates filled, but see web site and call hotel for other availability contact person Mary Mathurin, Assistant General Manager DoubleTree Oceanfront Hotel - phone 954/524-8733 or national 800/222-8733 440 Seabreeze Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 $145 group rate for National Hospice Regatta Alliance contact person Jeffrey Peterson, Sales Manager The Landmark (formerly Howard Johnson's) - Phone 954/525-5194 $103.00 per hotel contact Susan 1/8/01 (was $129.00) 501 SE 17th Street DoubleTree - Phone 954/565-3800 $130 for a one-bedroom, full kitchen 2670 E. Sunrise Blvd. Amerisuites - Phone 954/763-7670 $149.00 for us, per hotel contact Heidi who was very enthused in having us there 1851 SE 10th Ave. Has transportation from and to airport full service facilities Sheraton Yankee Trader Beach Resort - Phone 954/467-1111 $159.00 per night best rate 321 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Sheraton Yankee Clipper - Phone 954-525-5551 $189.00 per day (954) 525-3451 1140 Seabreeze Blvd. Hyatt Pier 66 Regency - Phone 954/525-6666 Best rate $209.00 (was $269.00) 2301 SE 17th St. Causeway
2/14/01 - NATIONAL HOSPICE REGATTA ANNUAL MEETING NATIONAL HOSPICE REGATTA ANNUAL MEETING member regattas please notify NHRA of name, address, phones and email of representative(s) who will attend the meeting. Other guests, such as sailors, are welcome at the meeting, but we would like to know approximate numbers. Advance agenda will be distributed to members by March 16. DIRECTIONS From Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale - From parking behind the hotel, when leaving the parking lot turn Left onto Las Olas Blvd. Follow to SE 3rd Avenue. Turn Left on SE 3rd Avenue. Cross Davie Blvd and 17th Street to SE 18th Street. Turn Left on SE 18th St, go one block, make a U-turn and park in available parking at 309 SE 18 St.
Greenville News Gannett Breaking Out: Hot S'Yachts coming
to Hartwell Greenville's Ed Sherman enjoys living on the edge. Specifically, that "edge" where the difference between a 30-degree tilt and a 32-degree tilt can mean the difference between sailing or sinking. "Going fast in a sailboat may mean going eight miles an hour," said Sherman. "But sailing is much more than that. It's the wind blowing in the sails and the boat heeling (leaning) over. Everything in your world is suddenly at 30 degrees. "It's having water blowing over you and having the wind in your face." That, indeed, is the name of the game when it comes to sailing, a time-tested avocation that has found new favor from the Great Lakes to Rhode Island and yes, even on Lake Hartwell. To wit: The second annual Hot S'Yacht Hospice Regatta is scheduled for this weekend out of the Western Carolina Sailing Club on Hartwell. Last year, the event attracted 63 boats and more than 300 participants from Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina, and organizers expected an even bigger turnout for the upcoming event. "I'm committed to this for the benefit of hospice," said Mike Lague, a former Anderson resident who despite living in New Jersey is spearheading the organization of the races for the second straight year. "My biggest passion is sailing. I've been doing it since I was 13 and haven't slowed down since. But I'm now at the point where I'm doing a bit less of the aggressive, competitive sailing and trying to do more family racing." Enter the hospice event. Last year's event raised $17,000 for the local hospice -- Anderson's John and Callie Rainey House -- with the monies being designated for the care and spirit-lifting of terminally ill persons. Nationally, 13 total events raised more than $700,000 for hospices a year ago. "I view this as sailing for others," said Lague, who will drive 14 hours to compete in the event. "I have been close to individuals who have passed away, and so I see this as a chance to give something back." This year's event will be one of 17 held nationally, with the winner at each site advancing to the National Hospice Regatta Invitational Championship scheduled for next March at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Last year's winner at Lake Hartwell -- Joe Waters and crew of Columbia -- will be returning to defend the title. If you don't own a sailboat or aren't confident enough in your sailing abilities yet to join in on the races, you can still enjoy the races from the shoreline. "The point of the club is 50 feet from some of the turning marks on the course, so it's fantastic viewing," said Lague, referring to the club's seven- acre grass field. "I've been to Newport, Bermuda, Key West -- and there's no place that has a better ground-based spectator viewing area." Lague suggests bringing lawn chairs, a blanket, binoculars, cooler and a picnic basket to enjoy the regatta-viewing experience to its fullest. Sherman, who will debut his Etchells racing yacht at the competition, says there is plenty to watch, what with brightly colored spinnakers and competitions slated in 10 classes. Class races are generally 3-4 miles in length, navigating a triangular set of buoys, while a handicap, or Performance Handicap Racing Formula (PHRF) race -- which pits boats from a variety of divisions -- will be closer to 20 miles long. "That race is a lot of fun," Sherman said. "My boat is a lot faster than say, a Catalina 22, but in order for me to win, I've got to beat him by 10 minutes or so." Now, all that remains is for the weather to cooperate. "We expecting and hoping for 15-20 knot winds that day," Sherman said. "We want whitecaps on the lake. That would just be beautiful."Copyright 2000 The Greenville News.  SCUTTLEBUTT No. 676 -October 26, 2000 Powered by www.boats.com, Scuttlebutt is a digest of North American-oriented yacht racing news, commentary, opinions, features, dock talk and ads. Corrections, contributions, press releases and contrasting viewpoints are always welcome ...some material deleted LETTERS TO THE CURMUDGEON (leweck@earthlink.net) Letters selected to be printed may be edited for clarity, space (250 words max) or to exclude unfounded speculation or personal attacks. This is not a bulletin board or a chat room - you only get one letter per subject, so give it your best shot and don't whine if others disagree. From Ed Sherman - There is an unsung, J80, regular working man, weekend warrior, sailor who lives in NJ, who for the past year has been organizing a big regatta in South Carolina-from that distance he did it-snagging corporate sponsors. The regatta, held last weekend, was for charity-HOSPICE. This guy's name is Mike Lague and he trailered the eight hundred miles down for the weekend, worked with his wife Maggie all weekend, decorating the clubhouse, cooking, organizing, greeting sailors as they trailered in and sailing. Mike not only raised about $20,000 for Hospice, he beat the two other J80 boats...and he won the entire HOSPICE Hot S'Yacht Regatta 2000 (55 boats). Then he packs up his tent, loads up the Expedition and retraces the eight hundred miles to be back home to the kids and work in NJ Tuesday. Now he moves on to Florida in the spring for a chance in the HOSPICE Nationals. This is MY hero.
The Providence Journal HOSPICE CARE RHODE ISLAND -- Donors mingle with regatta captains, crews On the eve of the Hospice Care of Rhode Island's September 16 regatta, the largest charity boat race on Narragansett Bay, it; major sponsors, some boat captains, crew members and patrons mingled under a tent by the Bay."Nervous….Oh no, " said boat captain Bill Plunkett of Barrington. "This is for a good cause." Last year Plunkett and his wife Nancy, outfitted the crew, primarily from Barrington with eye-catching tie-dye shirts that netted them the best-dressed award. This year Plunkett and crew dressed in white shirts with red and navy trim; on the back was a photo taken at last year's race. Plunkett noted that the regatta has had large Barrington contingent because the charity race was started by Sally and Kent Phillips, who moved to Barrington from Annapolis in the early 1990's. (Kent came to Rhode Island to work for Textron.) In Annapolis, Sally played an integral role in the area's hospice regatta. She suggested a similar fundraising event for Hospice Care of Rhode Island. George Miller, chairman of the board said that the regatta has contributed some $600,000 to Hospice Care of Rhode Island in its eight years. The organization specializes in giving medical, emotional and spiritual care to terminally ill adults and children. The Phillipses attended the sponsor soiree at the waterfront Wickford home of Everett and Phoebe Fernald. "This party has been at a lovely beachfront home every year so guests can enjoy a beautiful sunset," Phillips said. Food businesses such as Ryan's Market, Center Market, Dave's Marketplace, Champlin's Seafood and Gregg's donated the food. As co-chairs Peter Kohlsaat and Betsy Steinman greeted guests at the entrance, Steinman noted that "this party has been at various locations around the state for the purpose of sending the message that the organization serves all of Rhode Island." Later, in the tent a short speaking program included remarks from the regatta's honorary chair, Jean-Pierre Mouligne. He lives in Newport and won the Class II Race Around the World Alone in 1998-99. He said he is raising money for his own around-the world ventures. "I'm in a crowd of sponsors. It's like a kid in a candy store. It's not fair, he said. "But really, this is a great event and a good cause." As for the Plunketts, after the sunset they left the party unaware that they would be rewarded not for their colorful sailing outfits, but for their speed. His boat, Main Sheet, won its class.
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