The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is proud to announce it has formed a partnership with Rotary to run the Rotary SOLAS Charity Regatta, on the eve of its historic 25th anniversary this November.
The Regatta, proudly supports a range of charities including Sydney Children’s Hospital, Safety of Life at Sea Trusts (SOLAS) and Rotary Club of Sydney Cove projects. It has long been regarded as the premier event of its type.
“We are thrilled to officially partner with the Rotary SOLAS Charity Regatta, something that’s been dear to the hearts of CYCA Members for many years,” CYCA Commodore Paul Billingham says.
“The event supports a number of great causes and we call on CYCA Members, guests and interested parties, who may or may not have sailing experience, to ‘jump onboard’ and be part of this great day.
“The 2019 Rotary SOLAS Charity Regatta is the historic 25th anniversary of the excellent event – and we look forward to hosting all participants in our new-look Clubhouse, a fitting location for an event of this magnitude and importance.”
The Rotary SOLAS Charity Regatta has raised in excess of $4.5million in its rich 25-year history, something event organisers hope to build upon in the years ahead following the consolidation of the partnership with the CYCA.
“The partnership of the CYCA and the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove is integral to the event, a 22-year relationship of complementary, community-minded people bringing together the unique facility of the CYCA and the volunteers from Rotary for charitable purposes,” Rotary’s Bill Little says.
”For the past 22 years, the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation has been the principal beneficiary of the funds raised by the Rotary SOLAS Charity Regatta. In the last 10 years SOLAS Trusts have also become beneficiaries in recognition of the important contribution that Yacht Owners and their crews make to the event. Funds raised also support Rotary’s work in the community including Vinnies Night Patrol and Early Bird Café for the City’s homeless and disadvantaged, Stepping Stone House and the Homeless Street Soccer program.”
“In our 25th Anniversary Year, our new partnership is a natural progression of the relationship that has developed with Club officials, staff and most importantly, yacht owners. We have felt like part of the CYCA family for a long time. Establishing the partnership recognises all that has been achieved for both parties and the community. It provides the platform to grow the event for a mutually beneficial future.
The 2019 Rotary SOLAS Charity Regatta will be held on Friday, 15 November, hosted by the CYCA. All levels of sailors – from absolute beginners to yacht-racing legends – are invited to participate.
For more information visit www.rotarysolascharityregatta.com.au
