October 21 -Harvest Moon Regatta Sailing Fund Launched – Galveston
Harvest Moon Regatta co-founder and past Lakewood Yacht Club Commodore John Broderick has announced that a fund has been started through the Galveston Historical Foundation to see the 1887 Tall Ship of Texas the Elissa through a needed haul out.
“Our hope and goal is to have this accomplished so that the Elissa can join Lakewood Yacht Club in the 25th Silver Anniversary sail of the club’s Harvest Moon Regatta in 2011”, related Broderick who is supporting this effort through a promotion to club members and the general public.
The Elissa, as well as the Seaport Museum, are projects of the Galveston Historical Foundation. “We are keeping track of the donations on a large banner poster on display in Lakewood’s main lobby. So far, we have raised over $30,000”, added Broderick. To donate to the fund, please go to the website at www.galvestonhistory.org/Elissa-donate.asp
The 2010 Harvest Moon Regatta, a 150 mile sailboat race from Galveston to Port Aransas, is slated to start off the Galveston jetties in the Gulf of Mexico on Thurs. afternoon, Oct. 21. Harvest Moon Regatta Chair Andrea Todaro has announced that on-line entry forms are available for racers on Thurs., July 15 at www.harvestmoonregatta.com.
Typically, over 220 boats enter the event which makes it the largest port to port race within the United States. Racers and their friends look forward to spending time in Port Aransas which is a popular Texas fishing community, home for the post race party and awards ceremony held in the City Pavilion on Sat., Oct. 23. Over 2,000 are expected for the Welcome Sailors Rum Party sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A. which is also the name of the coveted cup won by the most competitive racer.
Nautica Yachting Center of Kemah, TX, is the Platinum sponsor of the race. Bay Access, a local non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to amateur racing on Galveston Bay, is also a sponsor.
“Racers should put the date of the Captains’ Round Table Safety Day on their calendar which is Sat., Sept. 11. This is a critical meeting for those first time, off-shore racers, where such topics as navigation, safety equipment, need-to-know ship channel instructions for Port Aransas, etc. are reviewed,” explained Todaro.
Harvest Moon t-shirts and other wearing apparel will be available for purchase at Lakewood Yacht Club, 2425 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, TX during the Safety Day as well as the at the Skippers’ Meeting slated for Fri., Oct. 15.
Further information about the 24th Annual Harvest Moon Regatta can be obtained by checking out the club’s website at www.lakewoodyachtclub.com.
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