Wayzata Yacht Club - Richardson Cup

8th Annual ADA Regatta
June 14-15, 2008
Hosted by Wayzata Yacht Club

We are are currently working with corporate sponsors to plan our 2008 event.
You, too, can be a corporate sponsor.
Download the the forms or contact us personally to learn more.
Contact the ADA: Ryann or Jenni
763-593-5333 6598 or email rrathman@diabetes.org .

- 2008-sponsor-proposal.pdf -
- 2008-sponsor-agreement.pdf -

- 2008-ADA Pledge Form -

- 2007-ADA Registration Form -

Join the Wayzata Yacht Club as we host the American Diabetes Association’s 8^th Annual Sailing Regatta, June 14^th and 15^th on Lake Minnetonka, in Wayzata, MN. The event features two days of racing, a silent auction, wine tasting, picnic dinner, entertainment, beverages and snacks.

All funds raised benefit the programs of diabetes research, information services, advocacy efforts and summer camps of the American Diabetes Association.

Diabetes has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. and by participating in this event you will be part of the American Diabetes Association’s efforts to put an end to diabetes, a disease that affects 281,000 Minnesotans and 20.8 million Americans.

Event Highlights

Beautiful Traveling trophies
Silent Auction
4x6 picture of each boat taken during the race by renowned sailing photographer J.H. Peterson
Picnic dinner Saturday evening
Custom T-shirts for participants - number of shirts based on entry fee

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 13 Wayzata Yacht Club

Evening Wayzata Wine Tasting
An evening of wine tasting at Wayzata Yacht Club with sailboat rides, silent auction, and music.

Saturday, June 14, 2008 Wayzata Yacht Club

Morning Registration and Sailing Instructions
Informal Skipper’s meeting
10:00an Warning for Race 1 on Lower Main Lake
Warning for Race 2 on Lower Main Lake (back to back)
After Race Social activities and silent auction to start immediately following race. Complimentary beer and soft drinks. Buffet lunch available ($10 per ticket)
After Race pm Short Program Live music

Sunday, June 15, 2007 Wayzata Yacht Club

10:00am Warning for Race 1 on Lower Main Lake
Warning for Race 2 (back to back)
After Race Silent Auction closes, Short program awarding prizes to those individuals raising the most dollars for the American Diabetes Association. Presentation of traveling trophies, keeper trophies and sailboat photos.

For more information about the ADA Regatta call Ryann at 1-888-342-2383 ext 6591 or email rrathman@diabetes.org

ADA Committee Members
Chair: Bob Carpenter
ADA Rep: Ryann Rathman
WYC Rep: Merry Beth Hovey
MYC Rep: Carl Zinn
Steve Bren, Thom Burns, Pete Ice, Dallas Johnson
Blake Middleton, Carmella Zagone

For additional information and mailing in registration
ADA Regatta
Ryann Rathman
Associate Manager, Minnesota Area
5100 Gamble Drive Ste. 394
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
763.593.5333 ext. 6598
rrathman@diabetes.org
Committee E-mail

Learn More about the ADA at
http://www.diabetes.org