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First Annual Harbor School Regatta at Governors Island Sets Sail October 6, 2011
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Hundreds of leaders and key figures from New York’s media, finance, law, education and maritime industries will race sailboats including historic America’s Cup 12 meters at the first annual Harbor School Regatta at Governors Island to benefit the inner-city students of New York City’s only public maritime high school: The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School (www.nyharborschool.org). The Harbor School Regatta will serve as the opening event for New York Classics Week and the final social event of the season on Governors Island.
Sailing fans will cheer on the sailors from luxury spectator boats in New York Harbor, complete with commentary from MSNBC’s Willie Geist. Directly following the Regatta, sailors and spectators will head to the Post-Regatta Bash at Water Taxi Beach on Governors Island to enjoy Gosling’s Dark n’ Stormies, Fishers Island Oysters and other specialties as they take in the Harbor School Regatta awards ceremony, live music, and tremendous late summer views of downtown Manhattan.
100% of funds raised will benefit the Harbor School College Scholarship Fund to support the students of New York Harbor School as they pursue higher education.
When: Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Regatta start time: 1:30pm; Post-Regatta Bash: 6-9pm
Where: New York, NY
Sailors and spectators depart from North Cove Yacht Harbor
Post Regatta Bash at Water Taxi Beach at Governors Island; NY Water Taxi shuttles depart from Battery Park/Slip 6
Tickets*: Spectator Boat & Bash Ticket: $100
Bash-Only Ticket: $75
To sail in the Regatta, contact regatta@cwandco.com
*Tickets are limited and early bird pricing is in effect until September 15
Honorary Chairs: Ann Buttenwieser, Jayni & Chevy Chase, Councilwoman Margaret Chin, Captain Jim DeSimone, Tom Fox, Willie Geist, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Richard Kahan, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Gloria Reuben, Marie Salerno, Speaker Sheldon Silver, NYS Senator Daniel Squadron
Sponsors: Gosling’s Rum, Vineyard Vines, Fishers Island Oysters, Mast Brothers Chocolates, Mason Made Cupcakes, Manhattan Sailing Club, NY Water Taxi and Water Taxi Beach
Contact: To sponsor a boat and sail in the Regatta, contact regatta@cwandco.com
To purchase Spectator & Bash tickets, visit: http://harborschoolregatta.eventbrite.com/
About the Harbor School
The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School is a classroom on the water that uses the robust resources of New York Harbor to chart a course of excellence for young New Yorkers. Since 2003, this New York City public high school has served nearly 1,000 students with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that is reinforced by unique courses including Aquaculture, Scientific Diving (SCUBA), and Boat-Handling. This exceptional combination helps students understand that they are valuable, contributing members of society, and instills confidence that lasts a lifetime. For more information visit www.nyharborschool.org
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