Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Racing Series a Great Success

120 boats and over 300 sailors participated in the 20th Anniversary Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Regattas on July 15 and July 18, 2009 at the Stonington Dinghy Club, Thames Yacht Club, Niantic Bay Yacht Club and Mystic River Mudhead Benefit Regatta. From one-person Optimists to 40 foot boats with crews of 8, there was racing all along the Eastern Connecticut shoreline to raise funds for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut.

The winners of the Harvey N. Mallove Memorial Trophy this year were Peter Bergendahl in One More Time (Racing Class) and Peter Ross in Tynaje (Cruising Class).

Area sailors have raced for 20 years in support of the non-profit, community-based Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. Funds raised allow the organization to continue to provide compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses regardless of their age, disease or inability to pay. Hospice Southeastern Connecticut cared for over 700 patients and bereaved family members in New London County this past year.

A 20th Anniversary Celebration Cocktail Party will be held on September 26. For more information, call (860) 848-5699 or email lcrider@hospicesect.org.