Mark your calendars! Saturday, September 24,2011, is the date for this year's Ya' Gotta Regatta, the free, end-of-summer culmination race for the Downtown Sailing Center’s (DSC) free, volunteer-driven
Access-ability Sailing program for people with disabilities.
"Regatta" is a sailing term that means race. While most of our accessible sailing programs are educational, the Ya'Gotta Regatta is an event where sailors can get out on the course, show what they know and kick some butt!
Ya' Gotta Regatta is a fun race, but it is a race... and whether it’s your first race or twentieth, plan on some on-the-water competition and fun. Sailors with disabilities may have a coach or assistant in their boat if necessary. Come and try it out!
If you are a sailor with a disability and don't want to race (or you are a friend, family member or member of the interested public), you should show your support for the event by spectating. Invite friends, family and others, and help us get a crowd!
Local celebrities regularly attend and help present awards, including the coveted "Ya' Gotta Cup." Past guests have included TV, newspaper and radio personalities; the mayor of Baltimore City; the police commissioner; and many other important local figures from private, corporate and nonprofit backgrounds who attend to show their support. There is always free food and drink, as well as live play-by-play race commentary by DSC staff.
