Skipper and Crew Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the registration fee?

This year the Vernon Yacht Club has been fortunate enough to have Scotia Bank, Vertex One Asset Management, and Dynamic Funds sponsor the Charity Regatta, as such there will be no registration fees. The costs for breakfasts, dinner, committee boats, trophies and prizes will all be covered.

Q. What costs are there?

As long as you find a sponsor for United Way, there will be no costs. We expect each boat to raise a minimum of $200 in donations.

Q. Is that $200 for each skipper and crew or $200 for the whole boat?

$200 for the whole boat which includes registration and meals for the skipper and three crew. Additional tickets for guests will be available for a $25 pledge to the United Way.

Q. Are there any prizes?

Yes, lots of prizes. Prizes for top three fundraisers. Draw prizes for fundraisers. Prizes for winning Crew and skippers. We give sailor stuff away all weekend.

Q. Will the sponsors get a tax-deductible receipt?

Yes they will. This is an Okanagan event, so funds raised by Vernon Sailors stay in Vernon, and funds raised by Kelowna sailors go back to the United Way in Kelowna. The money you raise stays in your community.

Q. Can my business be a Co-sponsor?

Absolutely, all co-sponsors will receive recognition at the event, as well as showing your support for both the United Way and the sailing fraternity at your Club. Contact David Ellis / co-chair at 1-800-663-6439 workdays. Or email david.ellis@rbc.com

Q. Who do sponsors make out checks to?

You can make them out to United Way, or you can make them out to United Way Charity Regatta. These should be attached to your registration, pledge, and sponsorship forms. Our volunteer committee expects all cheques to be presented at registration time. Be sure our committee knows who to make out the tax receipt for.

Q. What prizes are there?

In addition to the classic 1st, 2nd and 3rd there will also be the Okanagan Charity Regatta Cup awarded to the overall winner, the Whisky Island 1st, 2nd and 3rd and of course the 1st, 2nd and 3rd fundraisers.

Q. What fleets will qualify to enter?

We will host the Santana 525 Nationals, A, B, C, and White Sail. Fleet divisions will be determined after registration is complete.

Q. What is the schedule of events?

A fun race from Whiskey Island to Vernon on the Friday afternoon followed by complementary Burger and Beer social compliments of Okanagan Spring Brewery, Saturday morning a continental breakfast compliments of Co-Operators Insurance, complimentary boat lunches consisting of a sandwich, a piece of fruit and a bottle of water, Saturday evening a cook your own steak dinner with all the fixings, Sunday morning a continental breakfast compliments of Co-Operators Insurance, a Montreal Hotdog and coleslaw lunch and finally the trophy presentations at 2:30 in the VYC upper lounge.