Regatta & Pier Party!

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1 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 Specialty rum cocktails Beer & wine Live music Silent auction Guided tours Cannon firing demonstrations Saturday 20 October 2012 Regatta Baltimore Harbor 11:00am - 4:00pm Pier Party Pier 1 5:00pm - 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

2 Sponsorship Opportunities The USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Pier Party is an important fundraiser for the 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 Pier 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 Piers 1, 3 and 5 Large logo featured prominently in the Event Program COMMODORE - $5,000 Benefits listed below for CAPTAIN plus: 6 Additional Pier Party Tickets (for a total of 20) Fly 3 Flags from USS Constellation for One Week of your choice (June 29 - July 9 excluded) Medium logo featured prominently in the Event Program ½ page ad in The Deck Log, the Historic Ships quarterly newsletter CAPTAIN - $2,500 Benefits listed below for COMMANDER plus: 4 Additional Pier Party Tickets (for a total of 14) Small logo featured in the Event Program Banner display during the event (size limits apply) COMMANDER - $1,250 One (1) reserved table and ten (10) tickets to the USS Constellation Cup Pier 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

3 Regatta & Pier 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 off USS Constellation 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 Non-spinnaker: Fin and Full Keel 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.

4 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 a primary focus. 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. Over 130,000 visitors walk the decks annually learning about what life was like for those who sailed and served aboard. Historic Ships host 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. Hands-on Encounters with History

5 Sponsorship Pledge Form Saturday 20 October 2012 Regatta & Pier Party! Contact Name Company Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Yes, I have reviewed the enclosed information and would like to become a sponsor of the USS Constellation Cup Regatta supporting the education and preservation programs and initiatives at Historic Ships in Baltimore. Please accept my sponsor pledge at the following level: Admiral - Presenting $10,000 Commodore $5,000 Captain $2,500 Commander $1,250 Individual Tickets $100 each Quantity No, I cannot attend this year s event but I would like to support the education and preservation programs and initiatives at Historic Ships in Baltimore with a fully tax-deductible contribution. Please accept my pledge of $ Enclosed is my check for $ (payable to Historic Ships in Baltimore) Please charge my credit card in the amount of $ Visa MasterCard Amex Discover # Expiration Date Mail to: Historic Ships in Baltimore Pier 1, 301 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD to: daldridge@historicships.org Fax to: Or call us for more information at X 422