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Presents ANNUAL INNER HARBOR REGATTA Over 40 sailboats competing

Celebrate Baltimore's Maritime History with Sailors and Friends!

Seafood Specialty cocktails, beer & wine Live Music by Tumble Home

«Regatta Baltimore Harbor NOON - 4:00pm Deck Party Onboard USS

programs and ongoing restoration and preservation at Historic Ships

1 Presents ANNUAL INNER HARBOR REGATTA Over 40 sailboats competing Trophies & Prizes Post-Race Party! CONSTELLATION DECK PARTY! Celebrate Baltimore's Maritime History with Sailors and Friends! featuring Sascha s Fine Catering Shucked Oysters from Faidley s Seafood Specialty cocktails, beer & wine Live Music by Tumble Home Guided tours of USS CONSTELLATION «Saturday««14 October««2017 «Regatta Baltimore Harbor NOON - 4:00pm Deck Party Onboard USS CONSTELLATION 6:00pm - 9:00pm Supporting hands-on educational programs and ongoing restoration and preservation at Historic Ships in Baltimore. USS Constellation «USS Torsk «USCGC Taney «Lightship Chesapeake «Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse

USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Deck Party Sponsorship Opportunities The USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Deck Party is an important fundraiser for Historic Ships in Baltimore.

2 USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Deck Party Sponsorship Opportunities The USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Deck Party is an important fundraiser for Historic Ships in Baltimore. Your support will help keep the Historic Ships afloat! ADMIRAL - $10,000 Presenting Sponsor, with benefits listed below for COMMODORE plus: 10 Additional Deck Party Tickets (for a total of 30) Promotions at the Historic Ships in Baltimore for One Week of your choice to distribute marketing material on Decks 1, 3 and 5 Large logo«featured prominently in the Event Program COMMODORE - $7,500 Benefits listed below for CAPTAIN plus: 6 Additional Deck Party Tickets (for a total of 20) Fly 3 Flags«from USS Constellation for One Week of your choice (July 1 - July 7 excluded) Medium logo«featured prominently in the Event Program CAPTAIN - $2,500 Benefits listed below for COMMANDER plus: 4 Additional Deck Party Tickets (for a total of 14) Small logo«featured in the Event Program Banner display during the event (size limits apply please inquire) COMMANDER - $1,000 One (1) reserved table and ten (10) tickets to the USS Constellation Cup Deck Party! Recognition during the event and on all print and on-line collateral material «All ads, logos, flags and banners to be provided by Sponsor

USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Deck Party Since 2005, sailboat captains and their enthusiastic crews have competed for the honor of taking home the USS Constellation Cup THE RACE Starts near Fort

FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE The George Colligan Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the most successful vessel, captain and crew! SAILBOAT CLASSES Spinnaker Cruising, Non-spinnaker: Fin and Full Keel NEW!

3 USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Deck Party Since 2005, sailboat captains and their enthusiastic crews have competed for the honor of taking home the USS Constellation Cup THE RACE Starts near Fort McHenry; the course goes around Fort Carroll and the exciting finish is in the Inner Harbor. FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE The George Colligan Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the most successful vessel, captain and crew! SAILBOAT CLASSES Spinnaker Cruising, Non-spinnaker: Fin and Full Keel NEW! Schooner Class! All vessels and crews are welcome! TROPHIES The awards ceremony takes place during the post-race party! Trophies for each class! The George Colligan Memorial Trophy USS Constellation Cup INFO For more details on the race, sailing directions and on-line registration please visit or call Chris Rowsom, Executive Director , ext The regatta is a great opportunity for individuals and corporations to help keep the Historic Ships afloat. This race is supported by the Baltimore City Yacht Association, the Downtown Sailing Center and many other local businesses.

USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Deck Party ABOUT HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE Historic Ships in Baltimore is the steward of one of America s premier maritime collections.

the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse which marked the entrance to the Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor starting in 1856.

While maintenance and preservation of the vessels is always a priority, education is also a primary focus.

4 USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Deck Party ABOUT HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE Historic Ships in Baltimore is the steward of one of America s premier maritime collections. The fleet includes the 1854 US Sloop-of-War Constellation, the USCGC Taney built in 1936, the US Submarine Torsk launched in 1944 and the Lightship Chesapeake which entered service in 1930 as well as the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse which marked the entrance to the Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor starting in Each of these very special artifacts is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has its own unique story to tell. While maintenance and preservation of the vessels is always a priority, education is also a primary focus. Over 130,000 visitors walk the decks annually learning about what life was like for those who sailed and served aboard. Historic Ships hosts over 5,000 students and their parents each year for special Overnight Adventure programs on board USS Constellation, USS Torsk and USCGC Taney. These immersive experiences provide a unique insight into life on board ship. Historic Ships also participates in community activities such as Pre-K at Play, a citywide initiative designed to introduce young children and their families to the many learning activities that the area has to offer. Historic Ships provides discounted or free admission to many groups, including Baltimore City school children and those with special needs, and supports deserving non-profits by donating hundreds of free tickets to for use in fundraising activities. Historic Ships offers youth internships and volunteer opportunities. Individuals and volunteer groups assist with both interpretation and maintenance, directly impacting the collection and day-to-day operations. Historic Ships in Baltimore is an important community asset that requires support from many sources to accomplish its mission. Your support is greatly appreciated as we continue to offer high quality programs and maintain the fleet for future generations. Hands-on Encounters with History

5 USS Constellation Cup Regatta Sponsorship Pledge Form r YES! I WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR THE 2017 USS CONSTELLATION CUP REGATTA & DECK PARTY. PLEASE ACCEPT MY PLEDGE AT THE FOLLOWING LEVEL: r ADMIRAL - Presenting $10,000 r COMMODORE $7,500 r CAPTAIN $2,500 r COMMANDER $1,000 r INDIVIDUAL $65 each r SORRY! I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND, BUT PLEASE ACCEPT MY FULLY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION OF $ IN SUPPORT OF HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE! COMPANY NAME: CONTACT PERSON: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE: FAX: r CHECK ENCLOSED r PLEASE CHARGE THE CREDIT CARD BELOW CARD NUMBER: EXPIRATION DATE: NAME ON CARD: SECURITY CODE: Mail form with payment information to: Historic Ships in Baltimore 301 East Pratt Street Constellation Dock-Pier 1 Baltimore MD Pledges may be sent to daldridge@historicships.org or faxed to

Regatta & Pier Party!

Regatta & Pier Party! ANNUAL REGATTA ON BALTIMORE S INNER HARBOR Over 40 sailboats competing Trophies Prizes POST-RACE PIER PARTY! featuring Absolutely Perfect Catering Tasty treats from area restaurants