THE RACE
Sail Newport will serve as the Organizing Authority for the race. This is a fundraiser to help three worthy local charities: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Rhode Island chapter); Warrior Sailing; and Sail Newport. Let’s demonstrate how much Narragansett Bay cares.
Sailboats
All sailboats over 22′ are invited, even if you don’t ordinarily race, we will assign a rating for your boat.
THE PARTY
All sailors registered for the event, and for whom we have a signed waiver, will receive party wristbands. There will be extra wristbands available to purchase for guests to the party. The ticket includes chowder, burgers and hot dogs. There will be a cash bar for 21+.
ABOUT SAIL FOR HOPE
In 2001, in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in the skies over Pennsylvania, a few local sailing enthusiasts scrambled to organize a regatta to honor and support those affected. The first Sail For Pride Regatta rallied over 180 boats and raised $110,000 designated for charities to support the NYFD firefighters, police and the victims of the attacks and their families.
The display of patriotism and generosity on and off the water made a lasting impression in the sailing community. After the inaugural year, the organizers retired the name Sail for Pride, but continued the event as Sail For Hope, reflecting the Rhode Island state motto and focused the mission to support local non-profit endeavors.
Charities supported over the years include Seamen’s Church Institute, Newport Harbormaster’s Emergency Equipment Fund, local public high school sailing teams, US Olympic Sailing Trials, The Rhode Island Red Cross hurricane relief funds, emergency assistance to active duty families and many others.
Fundraising Designated Charity
Sail For Hope is a fundraiser and every year, charities are selected to be the beneficiaries of the regatta. This year, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Rhode Island chapter); Warrior Sailing; and Sail Newport will receive 100% of all donations made in conjunction with the event (less credit card fees) and the net proceeds from regatta registrations, bar, merchandise and door ticket income. Please recruit donations from your crew, neighbors, friends and family. Through Sail For Hope, we demonstrate how much the sailors of Narragansett Bay care for those in need, near and far.
Sail Newport: Sail Newport, Inc., founded in 1983, is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization. Sail Newport is home to New England’s largest public sailing center and is considered Rhode Island’s premier public sailing site.
Award winning instructional programs, fleets of rental boats and a prime one-design sailing facility equipped with hoists are just some of our features. The Dr. Robin Wallace Youth Sailing Center is the headquarters of Sail Newport’s Youth Sailing Program serving hundreds of children each season. Dinghy docks, ramp-launching, summer and winter storage, on-shore facilities and ample free parking round out Sail Newport’s assets to recreational sailors. Located at picturesque Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Sail Newport offers easy and affordable access to sailing.
Sail Newport’s mission is to promote and operate affordable public sailing instruction, rental programs and to create opportunities to attract new sailors to the sport.