‘Last Call’ for Easter Seals Regatta

Easter Seals Regatta

Skippers and sponsors still have time to join the action at this year’s National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta on Saturday, July 13. With media sponsorship from Canadian Yachting West, the regatta is hosted by Royal Vancouver YC Jericho in support of Easter Seals House, which provides accommodation for families while their children receive medical care in Vancouver.

The event is a PHRF handicap race with flying and no-flying sails divisions. This year marks the return of the post-race False Creek boat parade; the theme is pirates and crews are judged for prizes on their costumes, boat decorations and spirit. Skippers and crews can also recruit their favourite licensed establishments to compete for bragging rights and the “Pub Cup” in the inaugural “First in Bar” race. Pubs compete to see which establishment can raise the most in support of Easter Seals House. Pub-sponsored boats will be scored separately as well as overall in the regatta.

Registration is $100 or requires a minimum $250 boat sponsorship; sponsorship levels also include $500, $1,000 and $1,500. Registered skippers and those who recruit their own boat sponsors will receive a Stormtech sail bag valued at $75.

To register as a skipper or sponsor, visit www.eastersealsregatta.ca or call 604-873-1865.

Regatta General Info  |  Skipper/Boat Sponsor Incentives  |  Win a Crew Spot  |  Pre-Regatta Reception

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