THE $2 REGATTA – NOTICE OF RACE

(A Make Them Sailors Fundraising Event)

1. RULES

The $2 Regatta will be governed by the spirit of generosity, friendly rivalry, and the universal belief that every kid deserves a chance to sail.
Good vibes only. Protests about donations will not be heard.

2. ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY

All participating sailing schools invited by Make Them Sailors are eligible to compete.
Anyone worldwide may “enter” the regatta by donating $2 or more to the school of their choice.

Each donation = 1 point toward a school’s overall standings.

3. EVENT FORMAT

This is a distance race:

Starts when the campaign goes live
Finishes at 23:59 on December 31st
Schools with the highest number of donations win podium honors

There will be no discards—every donation counts.

4. SCORING

The scoring system is simple:
Each Donation = 1 point = 1 step closer to helping kids get on the water.

At the end of the race:

1st place school receives a $500 USD bonus check from Make Them Sailors
All schools keep the full amount they raised
Donors earn eternal bragging rights as crew who helped “push the bow forward”

5. PRIZES

Overall Winner: $500 bonus + golden glory
All Donors: The satisfaction of knowing their contribution is giving a child access to gear, lessons, coaching, and opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have.

THE $2 REGATTA – SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Choose the school you want to support.
Donate $2 or more.
Share the campaign link like you’re calling “STARBOARD!”—loud and clear.
Cheer as your school climbs the leaderboard.

1. SAFETY

The biggest risk is missing the start.
Donors are advised to keep phones charged, credit cards ready, and hearts open.

2. WHY THIS REGATTA MATTERS

For many of us, sailing shaped our lives.
For thousands of kids, the barrier is simple: access.
Your $2 helps schools provide:

Gear for young sailors
Scholarships
Lessons and coaching
Safe environments to learn
Pathways into the sport

Your donation sets the course. Your generosity fills the sails.

3. COURSE

From your screen →
To the school of your choice →
To a kid stepping on a boat for the first time.

That’s a straight line, beam reach, and downwind leg all in one.

4. STARTING SIGNAL

Ready? 3..2..1... START!
The $2 Regatta is now OPEN.
Let’s Make Them Sailors!!

The $2 Regatta!

Let's Make Them Sailors together!

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