20th Annual Santa Barbara Yacht Club Charity Regatta

SAFE HARBOR FOR 20 YEARS

For 20 years, Santa Barbara Yacht Club (SBYC) has hosted the Annual Charity Regatta benefiting VNA Health. SBYC and our community friends will come together once again at the Yacht Club on Saturday, September 7, 2024 to race, and have fun while supporting VNA Health’s vision that “Every person lives with health and dignity.”

For two decades this meaningful partnership has successfully raised over $2.4 million to support VNA Health, helping to ensure that its invaluable healthcare services for many of our families, friends and neighbors continues to provide safe harbor for all, regardless of adequate resources or insurance.

VNA Health is the only medically certified nonprofit provider of home-health care, palliative care, and hospice care in Santa Barbara, and continues to be a pivotal organization that strengthens the safety net of health and wellbeing for the Santa Barbara community. Now in its 116th year, VNA and its affiliates help 8,700+ patients, and families annually in Santa Barbara County to maintain health, live independently, recover from illness or surgery, receive bilingual bereavement counseling, and transition at end of life with dignity and comfort, regardless of adequate resources or insurance.

VNA Health Foundation is solely dependent on support from the community. The SBYC Charity Regatta raises funds for VNA Health’s charitable community programs and services, which includes Charity and Subsidized Care for Serenity House, Palliative Care and comprehensive in-home healthcare including skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapies, and hospice care, as well as Integrative and Expressive Services, Loan Closet, Bereavement Care, Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Services, and Community Education.

This year, we are excited to celebrate this year’s Celebrity Skippers –Santa Barbara Harbor’s First Responders, who work hard to provide safety and order at the waterfront and in the Santa Barbara Harbor. This important and dedicated group of people include the Harbor Patrol, Coast Guard, Search & Rescue, County & City Fire, and City Police.

Consider becoming a Sponsor so that together we can give back to our community and have fun doing it! All Sponsors are invited to the Private Sponsor Cocktail Party at SBYC on August 20!

BECOME A SPONSOR NOW

We are extremely grateful for your support and want to ensure you get maximum recognition for your generosity. Please indicate your Sponsorship no later than JULY 29 to be included in printed Charity Regatta promotions.

A Memorial Boat Tribute can also be made in honor of loved ones who have passed away. Their names will be read as flowers are scattered on the ocean to open the Regatta.

We are excited to recognize this year’s Celebrity Skippers—Santa Barbara Harbor’s First Responders—who work hard to provide safety and order at the waterfront and in the Santa Barbara Harbor. This important and dedicated group of people include the Harbor Patrol, Coast Guard, Search & Rescue, City Police, County & City Fire, and VNA Health Case Managers, who ensure patients get the best care possible.

Harry & Wendy Atterbury, The Whimsie Fund
BD Moser Trust
Mary & Dick Compton
Diana Katsenes
Leticia Landeros
Kathy & Mike McCarthy – The Nurture Foundation
Dennis Morelos

Our deepest gratitude to our gracious and generous captains, hosts, and owners of the Charity Regatta Spectator Boats for the priceless memories to last a lifetime.
Thank you for all the unique opportunities to enjoy the boat races and time on the seas.