Dana West Yacht Club to host 22nd annual Charity Regatta
April 24, 2019
Fundraising race will be held May 31 to June 2.
DANA POINT—Racers of all levels are invited to participate in Dana West Yacht Club’s 22nd annual Charity Regatta, which will benefit the American Cancer Society. The regatta will be held on May 31 to June 2 at Dana Point.
The “Sailing for Life” regatta will offer participants several opportunities to raise funds for cancer. Kicking off the regatta will be an amateur PHRF race (for Spinnaker and non-Spinnaker) from Newport Beach to Dana Point.
Also featured during various stages of the regatta are silent and live auctions, a Dinghy Poker Run event, and music and dancing.
Contact Race Chair Roger Salway at race@dwyc.org for more information.
Those seeking to donate or provide sponsorships should contact Pam Northcott at 949-493-9777 or Helen Hawkins at 949-212-9115.
The Charity Regatta has raised more than $1.8 million in charitable contributions, to date. Dana West YC anticipates the regatta will draw 1,200 to 1,500 yacht racers, club members and guests.
