World Wide Sailing

The Charity Regatta was originally started in 1987 by Frank Nelson and has always benefitted the March of Dimes foundation. This year the Regatta which is organized by the New Castle Sailing Club has been renamed to honor Frank Nelson for all the time and work that he devoted to making the Regatta a success each year. The day long event has competitive racing which is followed by an awards ceremony, BBQ dinner, and live auction. All proceeds are donated to the March of Dimes. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009.

The racing is open to all classes of non-keeled sailboats, 22-feet and under, and is scored under the Portsmouth Handicap rating system. Previous racing experience is not important, just show up and be prepared to have fun. Races start at 10:30 a.m. (registration and launching at 9:00 a.m.) and are followed by a BBQ dinner, awards, and a live auction. The launch area is in Battery Park, New Castle, DE and the races will be on the Delaware River just south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

For more information, please contact Kathy Leef, 302-368-3138 or khleef@verizon.net or check out the club’s website www.newcastlesailingclub.org for directions and registration information.