CBYRA Press Release
CBYRA Announces The Coast Guard Foundation Cup

 

Inaugural Overnight Distance Race

 

Stongington, Conneticut - March 20, 2011 -

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today its first annual sailboat race, the Coast Guard Foundation Cup. Established to raise funds for Foundation programs for enlisted Coast Guard members, provide financial support for college to families of Coast Guard members lost in the line of duty, and offer relief for Coast Guard families who have lost possessions in natural disasters, the first annual Coast Guard Foundation Cup will be hosted by the Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, May 14, 2011.

The Coast Guard Foundation Cup is an overnight distance race, highlighted by a fun-filled weekend of events that will increase awareness and raise funds to support the Foundation's important projects and programs that benefit the Coast Guard. The race will start and finish outside of Annapolis Harbor; with additional events scheduled for participants Friday, May 13 and Sunday, May 15.

"The Coast Guard Foundation Cup is a perfect mix of two of my core passions - the Coast Guard Foundation and sailing," said Jim Muldoon, noted sailor, Coast Guard Foundation board member and chairman of the Coast Guard Foundation Cup. "It is a great opportunity for sailors to take part in a competitive race and the community to learn more about the Foundation and the tremendous work it does for our maritime guardians."

Sponsorships of the Cup are available to individuals and businesses with proceeds benefiting the Coast Guard Foundation and its support of the men and women of the Coast Guard and their families. Available sponsorships are Presenting Sponsorship with Exclusivity; as well as Title, Captain, First Mate, and Shipmate sponsorships ranging from $15,000 to $1,000. Details on sponsorship opportunities and benefits are available at coastguardfoundation.org.

"This race is a natural fit for the Coast Guard Foundation," said Anne Brengle, president of the Coast Guard Foundation. "The men and women of the Coast Guard serve our country by protecting sailors and other mariners. By sponsoring this Cup, people and businesses are able to give back to those who give so selflessly of themselves to protect everyone at sea."

The Coast Guard Foundation Cup is open to sailboats with valid PHRF/Chesapeake 4P ratings; J/30, J/35 and J/105 one design classes; and boats with valid Multihull ratings. Boats with IRC ratings will sail in their PHRF class and be scored for both PHRF and IRC. A Coast Guard Foundation Cup skipper's social will be held at the AYC on Friday, May 13, 2011. Awards will be presented to skippers and crew at the AYC on Sunday, May 15, 2011. 

Entries for the race must be submitted by 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2011. An online entry form and race details are available on the AYC's racing website, www.race.annapolisyc.org. For more information on the first annual Foundation Cup including sponsorship opportunities, the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please visit the Coast Guard Foundation website coastguardfoundation.org.

About The Coast Guard Foundation

The Coast Guard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1969. It was initially created to provide funds for academic, athletic, and morale needs of the Coast Guard Academy and its cadets, which were not covered by federal operational funding. In 1986, the Foundation expanded its charter to support projects that enhance the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families. A Board of 100 Trustees from all parts of the country governs the Foundation. The Trustees elect from their members a 30 person Board of Directors to oversee the management of the Foundation. Located in Stonington, Connecticut, the Foundation employs a staff of twelve civilians responsible for meeting the Foundation's objectives and working closely with the Coast Guard on all issues.

Jennifer Crowley Fyke

Director of Communications

Coast Guard Foundation

860-535-0786

jfyke@cgfdn.org

 

Rus Graham

Rushton Gregory Communications

603-799-2540

rgraham@rushtongregory.com