SYC is a proud sponsor of the annual Leukemia Cup Regatta and Poker Run to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Last year we had over 80 boats and raised over $125,000 in the name of the Seattle area boating and sailing community.  The auction party had over 300 attendees who enjoyed the food, the rum, the band, the poker, and the good deal on boating related auction items.

You can participate many ways, including just by registering and showing up for the regatta, poker run (for fast powerboats) and the huge party and auction after the on-the-water events.  By participating you make the event bigger and more attractive to corporate sponsors and you also help us reach more potential fundraisers and donors.  Please consider getting your boat off the dock and participating in this event.

Date:       June 3, 2006 (Saturday)

Location and Schedule:

·         Skipper’s Meeting:  SYC Elliott Bay Outstation (0900 – 1100)

·         Regatta:  Elliott Bay (1200)

·         Party:  Naval Amory Building on South Lake Union (1800)

Course:  Two laps in Elliott Bay.

Classes to Race:  Everyone is welcome to race or cruise.

Safety Requirement:  US Coast Guard regulations

Registration Donation:  $100 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Registration:  Please register with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by contacting Kirsten Juul-Music, Campaign Coordinator, at 206-957-4577 or email at juul-musick@lls.org, or register online at www.leukemiacup.org/wa

Event Chairpersons:

Brian Watkins, 206-276-1445, brianw@avanade.com

Chris Warner, 206-783-5005, panther@seanet.com

Please contact Brian or Chris if you are interested in understanding more about this event and how to participate. We’re looking for sailboats to enter in the regatta, fast powerboats to go in the poker run, other powerboats to host corporate sponsors, people to come to the party and auction, fundraisers to raise money and help secure auction items and corporate sponsors, and more volunteers to help out. Thank you!