Giant Steps Sydney Autism Regatta WE NEED YOU

by Sailing Office on 11 Oct 2006 WE NEED YOUR YACHT!

Yachts are desperately needed to ensure a charity for children with autism, Giant Steps, does not have to spend precious funds chartering boats for their annual sailing regatta fundraiser.

The Giant Steps Autism Regatta will be held on Friday 3rd November at Middle Harbour Yacht Club and has become an annual event that provides companies with the perfect opportunity to 'team build' and network on Sydney Harbour in support of children with autism.

So far, 15 companies have registered in the non spinaker race and a number of yachts ranging from 32' to 60' have been donated. However, more boats are needed to ensure organisers do not have to turn groups away or divert funds from the charity to charter yachts.

Participation in the event sees competitors boarding a yacht with a skipper, enjoying a picnic lunch and participating in this social race on Sydney Harbour. There are no entry fees for donated yachts and skippers are invited to join in post race drinks and a barbeque dinner on the foreshore of the Middle Harbour Yacht Club free of charge.

This is a wonderful opportunity for yacht owners to sail Sydney Harbour and make a difference to children with autism.

NOR available at www.mhyc.com.au/giantstepsautismrega.html or contact Anna Trayner on 0423 673 279.