The 15th year of the Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta (HCW) raised $38,000, bringing the total raised so far to $470k and set the goal of $500k for 2022. The event is the centrepiece of Lakefest – a celebration of aquatic and land-based activities on and around Lake Macquarie and hosted by the Toronto Royal Motor Yacht Club.
Regatta Director and Vice Commodore of the RMYC– Mel Steiner said “The money raised is primarily for the Hunter Branch of Cancer Council NSW and their Home Help Program – a program that supports recovering and terminal cancer patients who are unable to perform their domestic duties because of their condition. The regatta also raises money for Lake Macquarie Marine Rescue who provide on water support during the running of the regatta.”
The regatta not only brings boats from local ports – Newcastle to Sydney, but as far away as Queensland and Victoria and is a key activity that supports the council’s objective of activating the Toronto Foreshore.
Image S Pritchard.
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