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Leukemia Cup — As Good As It Gets

Sunday on San Francisco Bay was as sunny as Saturday was foggy. It was a magical day for sailing and a magical day to sail for the cause of curing blood cancers. Everyone who came out for the Leukemia Cup felt lucky to be alive, making it all that much more meaningful to help keep others alive to enjoy these days as well. The breeze was a pleasant 12 knots. A mellow flood and warm air made for easy, flat-water racing. The only real challenge was staying ahead of your competitors while not missing the spectacular nature of the day.

The schooner Mayan
Beau Vrolyk’s schooner Mayan brightened up an already bright day.
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Copperhead and Surprise
The classic Copperhead crosses tacks with the Catalina 36 Surprise during the pre-start duck ‘n’ weave.
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Super Yacht My Star
Always great to see a ‘super-yacht’ with sails up enjoying the Bay. The 114-ft My Star brings a new perspective to Bay sailing.
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Modern Sailing Regatta Shirts
You might think all those blue shirts were the official regatta jersey. Actually it’s team wear for sailors from Modern Sailing Club & School, who entered eight boats and raised more than $15,000 for LLS.
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Sailors contribute to many good causes, but one of the most significant contributions the sailing community has made to any one organization has been to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Over the years sailing has raised tens of millions of dollars, contributing to saving numerous lives through improved drugs and treatment. The Bay Area event hosted at Corinthian Yacht Club and previously by San Francisco YC has been the most successful in the country. A combination of ideal sailing conditions and generous donors has made it all possible.

If you haven’t sailed the event, make sure you leave space for it in your calendar toward the end of October 2020.

2 Comments

  1. Kirk Denebeim 4 years ago

    Hard to think of a nicer weekend for sailboat racing. The Berkeley Yacht Club hosted the YRA season-closing regatta as well, punctuated with an AMAZING Oktoberfest feast Saturday night. A huge shout-out to the BYC members who put on one helluva party.

    • Christine Weaver 4 years ago

      Hi Kirk, We’ll have a report on the YRA/BYC Oktoberfest in the December (not November) issue of Latitude 38.

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