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CLAGETT ORGANIZATION RECEIVES $7,128 GRANT

CHRISTOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION

NEWPORT, RI – (August 4, 2011) – The Newport-based non-profit organization C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta is proud to announce that it has received a $7,128 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

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C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial
Clinic & Regatta
Changing Roles

NEWPORT, R.I. (August 21, 2011)Enabling sailors with disabilities to reach their personal competitive goals has always been central to the mission of the C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta. With the ninth edition underway at Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s community sailing center, that has never been more apparent, and for two competitors in particular, one a veteran, the other a first-timer, “The Clagett” offers very different paths to their goals.

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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)
  • You must supply your own life jacket or you will NOT be able to help on the water.

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

Mail Your Donation Check Today To:

  • C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic & Regatta
  • C/O Judy McLennan
  • 231 Indian Avenue
  • Portsmouth, RI 02871

Please make check payable to "C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic & Regatta