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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Leukemia Cup Regatta?
The Leukemia Cup Regatta is a racing and fundraising competition that combines the joy of sailing with the important task of raising money to fight blood cancers. Since 1993, sailors from across the country have raised an amazing $32 million for blood cancer research, patient aid, advocacy, and education.
The Minnesota Chapter?s Regatta is held each September on White Bear Lake, and is co-hosted by White Bear Boat Works, White Bear Yacht Club and Black Bear Yacht Racing Association. In only six years, The Leukemia Cup Regatta on White Bear Lake has raised over $420,000 and become a fall tradition, bringing sailors from across the state together for a weekend of sailing, socializing and helping to find a cure!
How do I register? What does my registration include?
The sooner you register the better. You'll need time to recruit crew members who want to compete. And the earlier you begin fundraising, the more opportunity you'll have to secure donations. Click here to register today! Skippers who register receive:
- Two days of sailing with up to five races
- Admission to the Kickoff Celebration featuring legendary sailor Gary Jobson
- Admission to the Friday night Mount Gay Rum cocktail reception
- Saturday night silent auction
- Breakfast and lunch throughout the weekend
- One long-sleeve T-shirt
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is $75/boat prior to June 3, or $85/boat after. The registration fee increases to $95/boat after August 27.
Do I have to be an expert sailor to participate?
Not at all! Even if you're not a sailor, you can join in on the fun! From being a crew member to watching the action on a spectator boat to attending the parties, sailors and non-sailors alike can participate in The Leukemia Cup Regatta. Would you like to take a ride on a spectator boat? No worries. Let our Leukemia Cup MatchMaker service find a boat for you.
Skipper looking for crew?
You know you want to participate in the Regatta, but you need additional crew. No worries. Let our Leukemia Cup MatchMaker service find keen, committed, and talented crew to help you win.
Crew looking for a ride?
You have the weekend free, you want to race your heart out, but you don?t have a ride. No worries. Let our Leukemia Cup MatchMaker service find an equally keen and committed skipper.
How does fundraising work?
Whatever your style, we'll help make fundraising fun and easy! When you regsiter, your Leukemia Cup Regatta chapter staff will provide you with instructions on how to create a personal fundraising Web page. You can use the site as is or add your own photos and messaging. Then, email your contacts a link to your site and watch the dollars start coming in!
Additional fundraising tips, ideas, and samples will be available to you on the Participants Only web site. You'll also have direct access to your Leukemia Cup Regatta chapter staff for one-on-one assistance in brainstorming and developing a strategy to help you reach your goals.
How are funds used?
Proceeds from The Leukemia Cup Regatta help advance The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. This mission is carried out through funding extensive research for treatments, cures, government advocacy, patient assistance programs, community outreach and education programs.
How do I qualify for the Fantasy Sail with Gary Jobson?
Individual sailors who raise $8,500 or more prior to November 1, 2010 are eligible to participate in the Fantasy Sail with Gary Jobson, taking place December 3-5, 2010 in Charleston, South Carolina. Please contact your local Leukemia Cup Regatta staff for additional information and guidelines.
When is Gary Jobson going to be in Minnesota?
Join us on June 3 as we celebrate an evening with sailing legend Gary Jobson. Emmy award winning sailing commentator and leukemia survivor Gary Jobson will speak about the 2009 12 Meter World Championship, the US Sailing Team?s highlights of the Beijing Olympic Games, the Chicago to Mackinac Race, the Volvo Ocean Race, the Transatlantic Challenge, the America?s Cup and cruising Antarctica. You will also get to mingle with fellow sailors and learn about the 2010 Leukemia Cup Regatta. Additional information will be available soon.
How can my yacht club get involved in The Leukemia Cup Regatta?
Please contact Jared Nielsen at 763-852-3004 and ask how you can become a part of The Leukemia Cup Regatta.
