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Winning Day On the Water At The Clagett Regatta

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jan Harley Media Pro Int’l,
401-849-0220

Rosenfield

NEWPORT, R.I. (August 26, 2010) – In each of the four classes (2.4 Metre, SKUD-18, Sonar and J/22) competing at the eighth annual C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Regatta for sailors with disabilities, an unbroken winning streak on the second and final day of racing determined the championship winners. The storm that pulled out of the area overnight left behind a perfect day for racing on Narragansett Bay, starting with a 5-7 knot westerly breeze that built to a top speed of 12-14. The only hiccup for the day came in the form of a 40-degree wind shift that caused a 2.4 Metre race to be abandoned just as it started and also necessitated a weather mark change for the SKUD-18 class.

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Volunteer



Volunteering benefits not only those you help, but it is also creates a wonderful feeling of satisfaction and joy to lend a helping hand at this unique sailing event. There are many assignments to choose from, helping under the tent to register sailors, assisting sailors into boats, working on the water with race committee and helping at after-race socials. These are just a few. Please feel free to fill out and submit the form below to do your part for this heart warming cause.


Volunteering Shoreside(Morning, afternoon and early evening shifts)

  • Help under the tent with office duties
  • **Strong people to help sailors in and out of boats**
  • Coordinate food and refreshments for lunch
  • Help set up evening socials
  • Hang Banners
  • Stand by radio base
  • Run errands for supplies
For questions regarding "shoreside" tasks please direct your inquiries by clicking here.

On The Water (usually 0830 – 1600)

  • Race Committee assistance
  • Work on the signal boat to help hoist flags, record information
  • Drive a mark (ability to use a gps)
  • Assist on a mark boat or safety boat (ability to haul and set marks)

For questions regarding "on the water" tasks please direct your inquiries to Kim Copper - kim.cooper@sailnewport.org
PLEASE Click Here for the Volunteer Form