HHMYS supports Variety, the Children’s Charity
21.1.2009
Following on from their support last year, Hidden Harbour Motor Yacht Squadron has again made a donation of $2,500 to Variety, the Children’s Charity.
The contribution was made in the form of a part Sponsorship of “Blue Tango” a Riviera 40, Flybridge Cruiser owned by HHMYS members John and Fiona Zammit who will take part in the upcoming Variety Splash, 26 to 28 February.
The Variety Splash, a three day and two night boating rally on Port Phillip Bay, open to power and sail boats, commences at Waterfront City Docklands with the first leg taking Splasher's to Mornington Yacht Club for an overnight stop.
The following morning Splasher’s travel across the bay to Royal Geelong Yacht Club for a night of fun and entertainment.
On the final morning, after a lazy breakfast the fleet heads back to Waterfront City, Docklands for an evening of fun, presentations and music.
As with all Variety events, the Splash has a serious side. Its primary objective is to raise money for children in our community with a wide range of special needs.
Monies raised goes towards Sunshine Coaches (minibuses) for children’s organisations, Liberty Wheelchair Swings for council playgrounds, specialist communication devices such as Dynavox machines and mobility equipment like wheelchairs and Second Skin Splints.
According to HHMYS Commodore Con Zisos, “We are pleased to be able to support such a worthwhile charity, while at the same time supporting a boating event and members who are prepared to go out and value add to our donation by raising additional funds for Charity (the minimum entry fee for the Variety Splash is $5,000 per boat). All entry fees are paid direct to Variety.
In addition to the entry fee, participants must pay all of their own expenses during the event including fuel and an amount of $440 per person on board, to cover catering and entertainment.
Last year the Variety Splash attracted 22 boats and raised more than $130,000.
For more details visit www.varietysplash.org.au
