Lipton Cup

April 9 - 11, 2010

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2010 Sponsors

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Admiral Sponsors:

The Rotary Club of New Smyrna Beach
has been a major sponsor of the Lipton Cup Regatta since it's resurgence in 2004. Rotary functions as a community service organization that promotes local and national charitable causes. The Rotary Club of New Smyrna Beach is proud to be an Admiral donor towards this measure of our community history and culture.

Commodore Sponsors:

Skip Diegel, WSBB 1230 AM
The great voice of New Smyrna Beach, 229 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, 386-428-1924, myam1230.com. On the water event broadcast.

Anthony Bell Creations:
framing with an artists touch on Flagler Avenue, 320 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, 386-426-0996, www.abellcreations.com . Donated the Lipton Cup Regatta Trophies.

L & E International, Ltd.
The Global Packaging Resource, David Smith, VP of Worldwide Logistics, 100 Ring Road West, Site 103, Garden City, NY 11530, 516-741-5300 Ext. 26. Donated a keg of beer for Friday evening and one for Sunday afternoon.

Barringer Construction, Inc.
Serving the residential and commercial needs in Volusia County since 1980, 550 Wayne Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, 386-427-1620, www.barringerconstructioninc.com. Cash donation.

SoNapa California Grill and Wine Bar
featuring a new lunch and dinner menu. 761 Third Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, 386-402-8647 www.SoNapa.com. Cash donation.

Anglers Yacht Club
2 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, 386-428-8424. Cash donation.

Susan Hounsom, Beachside Realty
315 Flagler Ave. New Smyrna Beach 32169, 427-1212, www.Beachside-Realty.com, donated gift certificates for dining at SYC to the winning skippers.

Buddy Davenport, State Farm Insurance Co.
1305 State Rd. 44, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, Phone: 386-426-2886,
1-800-940-3437. http://www.buddydavenport.com/ Cash donation.

Captain Sponsors:

Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
a definite business solution. 115 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, 386-428-2449 www.sevchamber.com Cash donation.

Tony Bowen, Bowen Plumbing Inc.
Complete Plumbing Service, 312 Crawford Road, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, 386-427-9191. Cash donation.

Mrs. Patricia and Dr. Gerry Appleton, Cash donation.

Mrs. Shirley Keppel-Carpenter and Mr. Kenneth Carpenter Cash donation.

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Building a Tradition

On April 9 - 11, 2010, the Smyrna Yacht Club (SYC) is continuing its historic Lipton Cup Regatta. A series of offshore races will be held in the Atlantic Ocean just outside the Ponce De Leon Inlet.

In addition to racing enthusiasts, SYC is hoping to attract many of the cruising boats in the area and that pass through New Smyrna Beach. All with an appropriate sailing vessel are invited to participate.

Location

Smyrna Yacht Club is located on the ICW only a few miles south of Ponce de Leon Inlet which is just south of Daytona Beach, Florida; ICW Mile Marker 847 Lat:N.29°01' | Lon:W.80°55'.

A Breeze and Sunshine

Expect a ten to fifteen knot breeze, sunshine, competitive sailing, and fun for all! Join with SYC for a weekend of sailing and festivities.

Weather

The central Florida weather in April is usually mild. Occasional frontal systems affect the weather but stay well to the north. With a little luck, expect sunshine and a lively 10-15 knot breeze.

Offshore Racing

The regatta will accommodate four offshore racing classes: The races will be around an approximately ten mile triangular course plus a windward leeward finish. Registration will be $75.00 for the entire weekend. There will be two races on Saturday, and a third race on Sunday.

Racing Divisions:

Division I: Boats with unlimited sails, including spinnakers.
Division II - Boats with all sails without spinnakers.
Division III - Cruising boats.
PHRF handicapping system.

A Fun Weekend

Racers will be welcomed with a cocktail party at the club's Tiki Hut on Friday evening. A Buffet will be held at the Tiki on Saturday evening (per person charge). The awards presentation will be on Sunday at Happy Hour after the race. A cash bar will be available for all events. All participants, crews and families are welcome. Come sail with us and have a really good time.

The Tiki Hut

The Tradition

Sir Thomas Lipton is famous for his many America's Cup Challenges. In 1922, he donated a beautiful sterling cup to perpetuate the sport of yacht racing in the Central Florida area. In 1941, at the beginning of World War II, the cup was placed in a bank vault for safety and forgotten until 1982. At that time, having sponsored International Lipton Cup regattas in the early 1930's, SYC adopted the cup in order to preserve the tradition. SYC held Lipton Cup Regattas periodically until 1989. Because of the historical importance of the Cup, and the desire to carry out the vision of Sir Thomas Lipton, SYC is sponsoring this prestigious international event.