HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. recently celebrated their annual Regatta and New England Clambake. For the ninth straight year, the Hospice Regatta, which has grown into an extremely popular event, had sails flying under the sunny skies in the waters off Fort Lauderdale Beach. All sailboat racing and cruising enthusiasts were back to enjoy the beautiful waters to raise funds for HospiceCare. Hospice Regatta Fort Lauderdale is a proud member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance.

The boats set sail on the twelve mile course providing tough competition in a relaxed atmosphere offering variety of classes and skill levels. The race teams raised funds for a worthy cause-care of patients and families facing end of life decisions. The overall winner to be represented at the National Hospice Regatta Championship in 2006, “Wahoo”, was skippered by Bourg/Rice. The highest fundraising boat received the Wes Holmes Memorial Cup Trophy: Les Cheneaux skippered by Brown/Snyder. Others boats that placed were Contrails skippered by Jim Wallace and E-Ticket skippered by Dan Myers. Last place award, the Cook’s Trophy was skippered this year by Roy Rindom in Turnabout II.

Over 650 guests came out to enjoy the Reggae relaxed atmosphere while bidding on cruises, weekend getaways, and gift baskets provided by many supporters. “We are delighted to have such a supportive group involved with the Regatta. We couldn’t do this without the community we serve, thank you to everyone who is involved! We look forward to seeing you next year for the 10th Annual Regatta,” said Susan G. Telli, CEO of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc.