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A regatta race and challenge raising funds and awareness for the Harbor Hospice Foundation

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14th Annual Harbor Hospice Regatta: Sailing for hospice

Thank you for your support!

This year, proceeds will help cover extraordinary increases of Personal Protection Equipment related to the pandemic.  Your support enables us to continue to provide patients and families with safe exceptional care – anytime, anywhere.

Overall Winner (Spinnaker), Robert Terry, his crew, and The Kraken sailboat now qualify for National Hospice Regatta and win (2) VIP tickets to Beanies, Brunch and Brews, October 2022 in downtown Muskegon.

See all results below in our recap.

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READ MORE about the history of the Judy Miller Memorial skipper-to-skipper challenge

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Our 14th Annual Harbor Hospice Regatta race raising funds and awareness for the Harbor Hospice Foundation was held Wednesday evening, August 11. Although the weather posed some challenges, this fundraiser was a success!

2021 Recap
Thank you to all club members and families who joined us, Muskegon Yacht Club, and race/event committees!

Wednesday, August 11, 2021, twenty-four boats, sunny skies, moderate winds (then sudden storm), and sailors that believe in a mission sailed in the 13th Annual Harbor Hospice Regatta!

Since this exciting competition was created 14 years ago, more than $400,000 has been raised, helping fund everything from Camp Courage to the purchase of comfy sofa-sleepers in patient rooms at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. Those funds also help assure that we can provide care to anyone who needs it regardless of their ability to pay. In 2021 the event raised over $18,000 to help offset the cost of supplies necessary to keep our patients, staff and volunteers connected and protected in the face of COVID-19.

As part of a new tradition, Jon Ledsworth was given the Hospice Hero award during the evening events.  A Hospice Hero is an individual who raise funds or awareness for Harbor Hospice.  They demonstrate considerable commitment in terms of time, amount of responsibility assumed, and longevity. Jon helps make this major race – this significant event – possible!!

Harbor Hospice Regatta Results

  • Overall Winner of the 14th Annual Harbor Hospice Regatta  – Robert Terry, The Kraken sailboat and crew
  • Winner of the 2021 Judy Miller Challenge – Bobby and Sandy Cox, Ricochet sailboat and crew
  • Winner of the 2021 Harbor Hospice Foundation Jim & Main Award – Cork Boersma, Abbie Normal sailboat and crew
  • Hospice Hero Award – Jon Ledsworth, Muskegon Yacht Club Racing Chair and regatta committee member

This hugely popular race is part of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance (hospiceregattas.org) which has raised more than $25 million dollars for hospice services across the country.

2021 Regatta Photos visit our Facebook page for the album

Thank you to our host

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About MYC

Established in 1934, Muskegon Yacht Club is located on the South shore of beautiful Muskegon Lake, just one mile from the channel to Lake Michigan.  The unique location offers MYC members and their guests easy access to Lake Michigan, making the most of your time on the water.

MYC’s Clubhouse, with all the amenities such as our brand new marina in 2011, swimming pool with lifeguards, showers, restaurant and bar, lounge, patio, grills and picnic tables, games for the kids, and a spacious front lawn make the Muskegon Yacht Club your new community.  When you join MYC you are not just joining a club, you are becoming a part of a family.  A family that all share that same connection to the water, a passion for the wind, and that value a sense of camaraderie that goes along with Muskegon Yacht Club’s rich traditions.

Welcome to your new community….. your home away from home.

The Muskegon Yacht Club is a truly unique place, and we welcome new members.  If you would like to inquire about an annual membership to the club, bar, pool and boating please visit http://www.muskegonyachtclub.org/membership/

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