7th annual 2009 Lake Champlain Martin 16 Invitational Regatta at the Malletts Bay Boat Club

For immediate release:
July 30, 2009

NEWS ADVISORY

WHO: Northeast Disabled Athletic Association (NDAA) and the Malletts Bay Boat Club (MBBC)

WHAT: NDAA is proud to announce the 7th annual 2009 Lake Champlain Martin 16 Invitational Regatta at the Malletts Bay Boat Club – MBCC – in beautiful Malletts Bay, Colchester, VT on the weekend of August 1st and 2nd.

WHEN: August 1-2, 2009

WHERE: The Malletts Bay Boat Club, 662 W Lakeshore Dr, Colchester, VT 05446.

WHY: The two-day event will witness sailors with disabilities vie for the coveted Berg Cup in one-design sailing aboard the innovative Martin 16 sloop. With great volunteers from MBBC, sailors from all over the northeast and Canada will converge on the Malletts Bay Boat Club for the spirited competition.


Regatta fee is $35.00 (Canadian at par) and includes registration, boat charter, breakfast, lunch and Saturday night dinner. Scholarships are available.

Volunteers are needed to assist during the regatta. Some duties include unloading and launching boats, assisting sailors, serving food and sailing as a companion. Contact us if you’d like to volunteer.

For more information, contact Patrick Standen by calling 802-862-6322 or via email at patrick.standen@myfairpoint.net.