MS Harborfest Weekend - MS Regatta

Submitted by Janitor on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 12:28pm

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Location:

Portland, ME

Event Type:

Regional

29th Annual MS Regatta

August 21, 2010

2009 Race Results (PDF)

Evaluation Form (PDF)
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Sponsor List (PDF)

Race Chart (PDF)

MS Harborfest Regatta
Saturday, August 21
Casco Bay

The MS Harborfest Regatta is the cornerstone event of the MS Harborfest Weekend. Now in its 29th year, the MS Regatta will draw well over one hundred sailboats to Portland Harbor. The MS Regatta is the longest running—and largest—sailing event in Northern New England. “This is a great way for every sailor to be part of the action,” says Jody Cady, fl eet coordinator. “You can have a great time on the water while helping raise money for the Maine Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Your registration fee supports research, client programs and community services here in Maine.”

Originally organized by racing sailors, the majority of participants today are cruisers or day-sailors. “Your sailing friends and neighbors already know about this race — ask them to participate with you,” Cady suggests. “We can tell you everything you need to know to take part. This is truly the only organized sailing event of the year for many skippers and crew—a lot of families look forward to it.”

The MS Regatta is open to all sailboats over twenty feet in length. At least 12 divisions will sail one of four different race courses. The divisions will include monohull, multihull and one-design racing classes, non-spinnaker cruising classes, and a class for classic sailing vessels.

For information on participating in the MS regatta, contact Jody Cady at jodyfalmouth@yahoo.com or (207)781-5242.

Why Race to Fight Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that usually strikes adults between the ages of 15 and 50. Often progressive and disabling, MS causes physical, emotional and financial challenges for individuals and their families. There are 3,000 people living with MS in Maine.

The MS Regatta has proven to be a strong local event, drawing businesses and sailors together in a cooperative, exciting and visible way. Money raised through the MS Regatta helps fund research and supports local programs such as information and referrals, lending library, and programs about emotional support, wellness, and advocacy.

Sailors keep coming back, year after year, because it's great to sail and support a good cause. Plus, it's fun for everyone.

You don't have to be a professional racer to participate. The MS Regatta is open to all sailors. There's a special Cruising Class just for non-racers. (Fleet Descriptions)

Click on the links below for additional information:
Notice of Race (PDF format)
Parking Information (coming soon)
Event Schedule (coming soon)
Race Chart (PDF format)

Sailboat Sponsorship

Sponsoring a sailboat that is participating in the MS Regatta is a wonderful way to join in the excitement of the MS Harborfest Weekend, gain valuable exposure for your company, and to help raise critically needed funds for the Maine Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The cost to sponsor a sailboat is $500.

Sailboat Sponsor Benefits:

Prominent mention as a 2009 sponsor in post-event MS Harborfest publicity and in 2010 promotional pieces
Listing in the regatta program and on the MS Harborfest Web site
Display your banner on the sponsored sailboat during the Parade of Sail before the regatta
Opportunity to race aboard the sponsored sailboat or on a MS Harborfest VIP boat during the regatta
Complimentary invitations to pre-Regatta Sponsor and Skipper Reception Friday evening at Handy Boat in Falmouth, and to the MS Harborfest Benefit Auction Thursday night at the Woodlands Club in Falmouth

For more information, please contact:

Jody Cady
Fleet Coordinator
(207) 781-5242 or (207) 781-4547
jodyfalmouth@yahoo.com

Merle Hallett
MS Harborfest Chariman Emeritus/MS Regatta CEO
(207) 781-5110

Michelle Zichella, Director of Special Events
Maine Chapter, National MS Society
(207) 781-7960, Fax (207) 781-7961
michelle.zichella@nmss.org

MS Regatta photography provided by Regatta Promotions