[Update: The 1st Annual Fleet Challenge was a huge success. 14 teams spent a sunny day on the water and raised nearly $20,000! Thanks to the J24 Fleet for earning "Top Fundraising Fleet." Congrats to the Ensign Fleet, J80 Fleet, and Keel A Fleet for winning 1-2-3 overall.]
This year’s Governor’s Cup Regatta at the Austin Yacht Club will include a “Fleet Challenge,” a special event and fundraiser, in addition to the normal races. Proceeds support the UT Sailing Team’s purchase of a new fleet of 18 FJs, which will be in place by next June when UT and AYC host the 2012 US Collegiate National Sailing Championships.
Given the low-water conditions (630 ft and falling), the club went for a one-day event (Sat Oct 1) to ensure a good turnout. On the AYC site, you can register, check out who’s entered already, or download the flyer. Can’t attend? You can still support the cause by donating online.
¿Quien es mas Macho?
Which fleet has what it takes to win the Fleet Challenge at this year’s AYC Governor’s Cup?
With bragging rights on the line, we have confirmed entries from the Ensign, Catalina 22, Laser, RoadRunners (Juniors!) and J-22 Fleets, with more to come.
- Collegiate-style short course racing in the FJ s.
- Each fleet (eg., Ensign, Laser) has one entry.
- Racing includes 1 fundraising race + 4 races on the water.
- The fundraising “race” is based on that fleet’s donation level to the AYC Fund.
- All donations are tax deductible and help support the purchase of 18 new FJs by the UT Sailing Team. In June 2012, UT and AYC are hosting the US Collegiate National Sailing Championships.
Don’t forget to register today. Can’t attend? You can still support the cause by donating online.
