| | | History
The Reach for Hospice Sailboat Race, held each fall, is a full day Regatta hosted by the Sequim Bay Yacht Club to benefit Hospice of Clallam County. In 1991 Dr. Mike Crim, then Sailfleet Captain, proposed the creation of a sailboat race with proceeds for the benefit of Hospice of Clallam County. The first race was organized by Mike and Scott Ogilvie and was sailed on Nov. 9-10 as an overnight race from the opening of Sequim Bay around Smith Island and back, about a 35 mile round trip. With traditional “westerly” winds the race would be a reach both ways, hence the name “Reach for Hospice”. Seven yachts participated in that first race and raised $1,574.00 in donations to Hospice. The race format has changed over the years, however the intent remains the same, raising money to be used specifically for respite care for families of hospice patients. From 1991 to this date, the Reach for Hospice Event has raised over $82,000.
In 1996 the Fred Tidyman Memorial Trophy was established as a lasting memory to Fred who had done so much to support the sail fleet activities of the Sequim Bay Yacht club. Each year the winners of each race division are honored by having their names engraved on the trophy.
Sponsors
The sponsors section includes two types of sponsors. First are the corporate sponsors of the main event, who provide goods, services, and finances to make the Reach for Hospice such a success. And next are the boat sponsors, who give to their friends and neighbors who are sailing in the event.Pledged for 2007, breakdown:
$ 26,854 income
2,750 expenses
24,104 Total |
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| | Race Info
This section of the site includes all the information a skipper needs to join the event. It includes a general invitation, race instructions, course description, list of prizes, etc. Included is the timetable from skippers' meeting to the end of the dinner. Also included is instructions on finding moorage if you are from out of town, and getting your free t-shirt.Hospice
What is Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County and what do they do? Their web site explains all. Race Archives
The results of the last two years races are in the archives. Contact us
Want to register early? Want to volunteer to help? Have questions about the event? Or for any other comments, contact us. 
Reach for hospice 2006
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