Sail for Pride
SAIL FOR PRIDE 2011
10th Anniversary Regatta
Sunday, September 11, 2011
First Start: 1100
RESULTS HAVE BEEN POSTED
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Start Location: Outside of Newport Harbor
Bring your family and Friends - If you don't have a Narragansett Bay Rating we will assign one for you!
Join the cause and show your patriotism.
Help us raise funding for those who have suffered and are suffering as a result of 9-11 Terrorism Attacks on the U.S.
Results from the 2011 Sail for Pride Regatta are here:
The Scratch Sheet can be downloaded here:
Sailing Instructions can be found here:
2011 Sail for Pride Sailing Instructions
REGATTA - Around Jamestown Island and One-Design Buoy Courses
This year's regatta marks the 10th anniversary of Sail For Pride. In 2001, in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in the skies over Pennsylvania, a few local sailing enthusiasts scrambled to organize a regatta to honor and support those affected.
The first Sail For Pride regatta rallied over 180 boats and $110,000 designated for charities to support the NYFD firefighters, police and the victims of the attacks and their families. The display of patriotism and generosity on and off the water made a lasting impression in the sailing community.
After the inaugural year, the organizers retired the name Sail For Pride, but continued the event as Sail For Hope, reflecting the Rhode Island state motto and aimed at supporting local charities. Charities supported over the years have included RI Red Cross, Seamen's Church Institute, Newport Harbormaster's Emergency Equipment Fund, local public high school sailing teams, US Olympic Sailing Trials and many more, including a huge fund-raising year in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.
To date, over $800,000 has been raised for a wide variety of charities. Since the event is approaching the 10 year anniversary mark, and so too is the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we are changing the name back to Sail For Pride.
2011 CHARITIES - The Wounded Warrior Project and RI Red Cross Armed Services Families
The Roanoke, VA-based Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization aimed at empowering and honoring wounded servicemen and women. The Wounded Warrior Project actively puts forth a rehabilitative effort in assisting our warriors to recover and transition back to a civilian lifestyle.
The RI Red Cross Service to Armed Forces Fund is a local charity. This charity assists servicemen and servicewomen and their families to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Also the RI Red Cross Service ensures that current and eligible former service members have ready access to emergency communications, case management services, and finally emergency financial assistance.
2011 RACE FORMAT
Sail Newport is the Organizing Authority for the 18-mile race around Conanicut Island.Additional course races will be run for J22s and some One-Designs. All boats over 22 feet are encouraged to participate and classes will be offered for both one design and handicap boats.
CALLING ALL BOATS - SAIL AND POWER
All sailboats over 22' are encourage to join the event. Whether you are an avid race or you would like to cruise with your family to join the cause, you are welcome to our September 11th Event. We look forward to holding this year's event and continuing this charitable tradition. Online registration and donor forms can be accessed on the following link. We hope for a great Sail For Pride 2011!
