First day of the regatta will highlight fundraising for “Restore the Perth Amboy Waterfront after Super Storm Sandy”
News Release, July 1, 2013
PERTH AMBOY – The Red Grant Regatta, held annually in Perth Amboy, has been one of the highpoints of competitive sailing in the New York New Jersey area for 67 years. This year, the Red Grant Regatta will occur July 12-14, 2013 and once again the Club will sponsor a charity fundraiser during the regatta.
The first day of the regatta, Friday, July 12, will highlight fundraising for “Restore the Perth Amboy Waterfront after super Storm Sandy.” For the past many months, since the October 29 storm, Raritan Yacht Club and Perth Amboy have been working nonstop to have the waterfront ready for the summer season. This goal has been no easy task for Perth Amboy, and Raritan Yacht Club is stepping up to help the town achieve do what is necessary to once again ready the entire waterfront for everyone.
The Red Grant Regatta began to honor Adolph “Red” Grant, a Perth Amboy yacht racer and veteran who lost his life in World War II at a very young age. This annual event is a major part of Raritan Yacht Club’s 148-year history in Perth Amboy. The regatta has grown to become one of the premier regattas in the Metropolitan area.
The 100 plus boats expected to compete in the sailboat racing July 12, 13 and 14 on Raritan Bay, travel from New York, southern New Jersey and other yacht clubs on the bay to attend this prestigious event. Friday events include junior sailing and will highlight small sailboats and approximately 75 junior competitor sailors. On Saturday and Sunday, the large PHRF boats and one-design boats will race. Saturday is also the day when the Mayor’s Cup race for cruising sailboats will take place. The Mayor’s Cup race has become a very popular event and Mayor Diaz, Honorary Chairperson of the Red Grant Regatta, will be on hand to present the award.
The Red Grant Regatta is open to all sailors who are current members of US Sailing. Information is available on the yacht club website: www.ryc.org.
