THE SAIL FOR KIDS REGATTA 
The Sail for Kids Regatta is an Annual Race to Baltimore organized by BCYA and MRSA, benefitting the Downtown Sailing Center's (DSC) Outreach Programs. It's a fun race of about 20 miles from Baltimore Light near Annapolis to Tide Point in Baltimore Harbor. In addition, the DSC also hosts an LOD race for J/22's and Sonars outside Fort McHenry. Trophies are awarded for best in class and most money raised for a donor boat, with t-shirts and goodie bags provided to each donor boat.
The Sail for Kids Fundraiser Celebration is a hosted, post-race event held at the waterside pavilion of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The party boasts of a great time in a beautiful setting, with great food and drink, a silent auction, music and a social network of sailors and non-sailors alike.
Last year, 2008, we had over 250 participants and raised $20,000. This year, 2009, we had over 300 participants and raised $52,000, offsetting the costs of over 1500 children learning to sail through outreach programs. Read more about this year's event.
EVENT INCLUDES:
| A Race from Baltimore Light to Baltimore Harbor |
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| One Design Racing off Ft. McHenery |
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| A Post-Race Celebration at DSC/BMI Pavilion |
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| An Awards Presentation at DSC/BMI Pavilion |
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We are already planning for next year's event. There are a variety of ways you can help:
Sponsorships: Sponsorship of the Sail for Kids Event at various levels are available, with benefits corresponding to the level of donation (see the Sail for Kids Sponsorship form) or make your donation online.
Silent Auction: Our silent auction is going to be a large part of our fundraising this year. If you or your company is interested in donating an item for the silent auction, please contact Mary Darling at 301.706.0636 or at maryd@downtownsailing.org.
Donor Boats: Boats participating in the Race to Baltimore that donate at least $10 per foot are eligible for a prize for the most money raised and receive free overnight dockage at the DSC facility and entrance to the party and SFK t-shirts for skipper and crew. Become a donor boat online.
Time: If you would like to assist us by volunteering your time, please email Linda Koehnlein at jlkoehnlein@comcast.net.
Tickets: Buy a ticket and join us for the celebration. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For advance ticket purcahse, contact the Downtown Sailing Center at 410.727.0722 or purchase your tickets online.
We appreciate your support and look forward to celebrating with you.
The Downtown Sailing Center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community sailing center.
Located at The Baltimore Museum of Industry
Photography donated by Andy Herbick Photography, and others.