28 • Apr. 22 - May 5, 2016 • The Log
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Orange County boaters are invited to participate in Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club’s 2016 Leukemia Cup Regatta, which consists of several on-the-water and off-the-water events. The event raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
BCYC Leukemia Cup Regatta
NEWPORT BEACH — Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club will kick off its annual Leukemia Cup Regatta on May 6 to help raise money to advance the mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and help improve the lives of patients and their families.
The 2016 regatta includes several scheduled events for boaters and yachtsmen alike who would like to have fun while raising money for a notable cause. Events start on May 6 with the
Electric Boat Poker Run & Auction at the club located at 1601 Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar.
Yachting Cup dubbed a ‘must do’ SoCal sailing event
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Yacht Club’s signature spring regatta, Yachting Cup, is just around the corner and many prominent sailors are eagerly awaiting and training for the event. There are more than 40 boats registered from
more than a dozen yacht clubs, and there is still room on the registration list for participants to sign-up as nearly 100 entries are expected. Many of those registered for the
2016 Yachting Cup have a history with the event, including Curt Johnson from California Yacht Club, skipper of the J/80, Avet. “This is
Sailors can relax and get to know their competitors during the socializing events that will be held after each race.
probably our 10th or 12th Yachting Cup we’ve competed in,” Johnson said.”The spring conditions in San Diego, in addition to the stellar competition and race
management, make it a ‘must do’ event for us. San Diego YC often adds a new element to keep the regatta fresh and interesting, whether it’s a new format for Friday racing or a new social activity. This all adds up to a terrific experience that keeps us coming back year after year.” The 2016 Yachting Cup takes place
April 29-May 1, and features three days of racing scheduled both in the bay and out on the ocean. After each day of racing, competitors will be invited to return to San Diego YC for post-race activities and socializing. Skippers can continue to register their boats until 5p.m. on April 25 at
yachting.com. There are a variety of classes this year with boat types
Racers throughout Southern California will participate in the three-day race held on San Diego Bay and on the ocean.
ranging from J/70s to Farr40s to a Transpac 52. Victor Wild’s brand new Botin TP52,
Fox, has just arrived from the builder, Cookson Boats in New Zealand, and is being commissioned in San Diego in preparation for Yachting Cup. Wild will defend his 2015 Yachting Cup title which he won with his older TP52, Bud. The awards ceremony will be held
at San Diego YC after the completion of races on May 1 where prizes will be awarded by class. For more information contact Emily Willhoftat at 619-758-6316.
Kicks off May 6 On June 4 the Leukemia Cup
Regatta-PHRF will take place followed by the Harbor 20 and Junior Leukemia Cup Regattas on June 5. Racers will be competing for the Bahia Corinthian YC Leukemia Cup Perpetual Trophy as well as prizes from first through sixth for highest donations collected. For those who prefer to hit the
links instead of the water, a Leukemia Cup Golf Weekend Tournament & Auction will be held at Tustin Ranch Golf Course on June 10. For more information or to
register for an event, visit
bcyc.org or call the Bahia Corinthian YC office at 949-644-9530.
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