A Letter to Our Sponsors and Benefactors

A LETTER TO OUR SPONSORS AND BENEFACTORS:

To Whom It May Concern:

Homeport Regatta Sailing is a California unincorporated association formed for the sole purpose of producing the Homeport Regatta.  The Homeport Regatta is a sailboat race presently open exclusively to cruising boats and live aboards in Ventura County, California. Our Race Committee shall set a course that is as challenging as it is interesting. The race will follow a “pursuit” format whereby slower boats will start earlier than faster boats ensuring that all of the boats will finish at or about the same time. The first boat to finish will be declared the winner.  Powerboats are also invited to participate as observation platforms and to photograph the sailboats.  Following the race, there will be a private awards gala featuring both food and entertainment supplied by local vendors.  There will be prizes for the sailors and a raffle for skippers and crew. 

Our event aims to positively impact and unite our local community, in and around Channel Islands Harbor, for both residents and businesses alike. We hope you will join us in making this event a success through your gift or paid sponsorship.  By supporting the Homeport Regatta you will benefit from numerous publicity and marketing opportunities associated with this exciting community organized local event.  We strive to provide a successful event not only for our participants, but also for our local sponsors and donors.

Please note that our application for tax exempt status is presently pending with the IRS and we fully expect to receive tax exempt status and be able to receive tax deductible donations just as if we were a charitable organization and thus you should expect to claim a tax benefit as a consequence of your gift or paid sponsorship. All proceeds raised and all prizes donated will benefit the event and the participants and their families.  Any proceeds remaining after all costs and expenses have been accounted for will be donated to the Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute, a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to research and education, and to the rescue and treatment of sick and injured marine mammals.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Larry Golkin, Organizer

Homeport Regatta Sailing

Tax ID No.: 82-4782276