Local Sailing School Shows Gratitude Towards American Armed Forces by Hosting the First Annual Armed Forces Cup Regatta
In appreciation of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bay Area Sailing School and Yacht Charter Company, Club Nautique, is hosting a sailing regatta for the five branches of the American Military.


ALAMEDA, CA, May 07, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In appreciation of the men and women in our Armed Forces, Club Nautique has invited the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard to participate in The Club Nautique American Armed Forces Cup! Each branch of the military is sending three participants to compete head-to-head for the first annual American Armed Forces Cup perpetual trophy. The regatta is being held on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 between 1530 and 2200 aboard five evenly matched twenty-six foot sailboats. Club Nautique is providing the boats and professional skippers for the event, but the military teams will do all the sailing. The overall winner will be presented with the American Armed Forces Cup perpetual trophy, which is to be defended next year and each year thereafter.

"We are fortunate enough to live in this great country and we consider ourselves lucky to make a living in the sailing industry. We owe these people a tremendous debt of gratitude for the sacrifices that they have made to protect our freedom and way of life. This regatta is our way to say 'Thank You'" - Jim Hancock, Club Nautique General Manager.

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