“We thank the sailing community for their support of our annual Regatta along with all of our sponsors. After 11 years, it is wonderful to see so many skipper's return, and we welcome all the new participants. It is because of them that this event is so successful.” Susan G. Telli, Executive Director/CEO of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc.

This one of a kind Island Festival featured delicious island cuisine, Matusalem Rum bars at every corner, and a silent auction with items including everything from a Carnival five day cruise to signed Willard Bond art. Hospice Regatta 2007 danced to the steel drum band, “NoriNori” who have been entertaining us since the Regatta started in 1997. “Chillin' in the Islands” buffet stations were presented by Hugh McCauley, and the staff of Hugh's Catering. The Hospice Regatta, known for the relaxed yet competitive sailing and Caribbean atmosphere on Esplanade Park, has grown into an extremely popular event. The Regatta started about 11 AM off the Fort Lauderdale Beach followed by the festival and awards at 6:30p.m. It was a great evening of Island Fun!

“It was another good day of sailing for a great cause. There's nothing like seeing over sixty sailboats off Fort Lauderdale Beach, all having a great time”, mentioned Bruce Ownby, Regatta co-chair.

The boats raced around a twelve mile course. Before the race, the crews raised additional funds in support of this worthy cause: the care of patients and families facing end of life decisions. This year's overall winner will be HospiceCare's representative at the National Hospice Regatta Championship in Annapolis, MD in 2008. Hospice Regatta 2007 Fort Lauderdale is a proud member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance.

This year's sponsors include Affordable Medical Supply, Atlass Insurance Group, Colonial Healthcare Services, Crown Liquors, DermaRite, Encore Mortgage, Gulfstream Media Group, Gordon Harcourt-Heaver, JAD Medical, Marine Industries of South Florida, Maroone Autonation, Matusalem Rum, MedEx USA, North Broward Hospital District, Repair All, Sam's Club Foundation, Quarterdeck, Sacks Yachts, Sun-Sentinel and West Marine to mention a few. The Regatta is a volunteer driven event and all proceeds benefit the patients and families of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc. As a community based event, please contact us for future sponsorship opportunities. For more information please contact HospiceCare at 954.HOSPICE.