Good afternoon everyone,
As per our discussions at the last committee meeting, I have put together a PRELIMINARY Notice of Race for theMoretonBay24hr Race 2012.
The aim of this event:
- to support a foundation/charity each year that the event is held – PRIMARY FOCUS
- to provide the opportunity for sailors inMoretonBayto experience / develop skills in an overnight sailing event in protected waters and within close proximity to safe harbours, support facilities etc
- to provide a possible lead up event for competitors in theBrisbanetoGladstoneevent
- to have fun
This year the Brain Foundation has been nominated as the charity for fund raising. This is to help support research into MSA which happens to be a cause close to a long term supporter and sailing friend amongst us all.
25-26TH February 2012 has been selected as it does not conflict with any other major events on the Calendars. Is 5 weeks out form the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht race.
At this stage we are looking for feedback for support of the event. Also any ideas, suggestions etc that people believe may help the event / entrants.
Everyday Hero is an online company specifically set up to provide on-line websites for fundraising events. I have spoken to them and will set up an event website for donations and team fundraising to take place. They look after the donation, paperwork, receipts etc and guarantee at least 93% of the funds raised make it to the charity selected. More information about this will follow should feedback and support for the event be promising.
Thanks for your time.
Look forward to hearing back from you all.
Dave Moran
MBTBC Sailing Group Captain
0412 878 448