Sponsorship - Royal Canadian Yacht Club

The Royal Canadian Yacht Club
141 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2L8
Dear RCYC Member,
We would like to extend an invitation to you to join the Canada’s Cup Club to support the
Canada’s Cup Defence in 2016.
The reputation of the RCYC as one of the premier yacht clubs in the world rests largely on the
prestige and legacy of the Canada’s Cup, a nation-to-nation competition (Canada and United
States) organized and run by the RCYC, since 1896, to determine yacht racing excellence and
camaraderie on the Great Lakes. The Canada’s Cup event is yacht racing at the highest level. The
best boats and the best teams in head to head competition.
As an RCYC member with a passion for sailing and yacht racing or as a member who supports
our Club’s yachting values and traditions, we hope that you will already be interested in learning
how to contribute with your enthusiastic support. By joining the Canada’s Cup Club, you will be
showing your interest in contributing to not only the larger success of the events, but also for
the needed support for our teams.
This is the 120th Anniversary of Canada’s Cup competition and the 24th Championship. It will be
contested by modern International 8 Metre yachts. The 8 Metre Class has a long standing
connection to the RCYC and the Canada’s Cup extending back to the 1930’s. The 8 Metre yachts
on the Great Lakes have been preserved through their RCYC owners both as an historical legacy
and as a development class. The growing number of modern 8 Metres and their viability as an
on-going racing fleet means the restoration of their right to race for the Canada’s Cup was
earned not given. It’s a great story. See more on it at www.rcyc.ca.
There are three RCYC syndicates challenging for the right to represent RCYC and Canada: Team
Gefion, Defender of Record, led by Richard Self and Mark DeCelles; Team Lafayette led by Terry
McLaughlin; and Team Hollandia led by Bryan Gooderham. Following the Trials in July the
winner will face the United States challenger to be chosen in the United States Trials held by
Sodus Bay Yacht Club, the Challenger of Record.
Donation rewards commence at $100. More details are attached and also on display at our City
and Island Clubs. A minimum donation of $1000 grants membership in the Canada’s Cup Club
and additional Merchandise Rewards. Greater donations provide more notable rewards and
recognition in further appreciation. For more particulars on the Canada’s Cup Club, go to
www.rcyc.ca. Our Canada’s Cup website, www.canadascup.org, may also be available by the
time you receive this invitation.
T: 416.967.7245
F: 416.967.5710
E: Julie.Thompson@rcyc.ca
www.rcyc.ca
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club
141 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2L8
Donations may be made in two ways:
1) By completing the attached Sponsorship Form and delivering it or sending it to our Club
Secretary together with your cheque made out to “Wind Athletes Canada”.
2) By making your donation directly online to Wind Athletes Canada at
www.windathletes.ca/donate and selecting the “2016 Canada’s Cup Defence Fund”.
The site also provides instructions if you wish to contribute by cheque.
For both options tax receipts will be provided by Wind Athletes Canada as prescribed by the
Canada Revenue Authority.
In order to optimally support the teams and the Defence, 50% of donations committed before
the conclusion of our Defence Trials shall be equally allotted to our yacht syndicates competing
in our Defence Trials and 50% to the winner of the Trials. Donations committed thereafter will
be provided to the winner.
We encourage you to be part of this great yacht racing tradition and heritage at the RCYC by
generously joining with your fellow members in the Canada’s Cup Club.
With Appreciation,
The Canada’s Cup Club & The Canada’s Cup Committee
T: 416.967.7245
F: 416.967.5710
E: Julie.Thompson@rcyc.ca
www.rcyc.ca
Join the
CANADA’S CUP DEFENCE
IN THE YEAR OF THE EIGHTS
The Canada’s Cup is emblematic of the RCYC’s prominence in yachting in
Canada. Its heritage and legacy are an essential part of your club. It is part of
what we become when we join the RCYC.
Now you can be part of the excitement and prestige of the 24th Canada’s Cup
Defence! The Canada’s Cup Club is providing the financial support to our
teams to meet the Challenge from the USA. We have the sailors! We have the
boats! Now you can help equip them to win. Not just for 2016’s event but to
lay the ground work for the RCYC to lead the way in yacht racing design and
development for future Canada’s Cup challenges.
In joining other members in the Canada’s Cup Club you are making a meaningful
contribution to the RCYC’s objects
“To promote yacht architecture, building and
sailing in Canadian waters and to promote
excellence in competitive sailing.”
There are several levels of contribution you can make to become a Canada’s
Cup Club benefactor. Each level brings its own rewards and recognition.
And each makes a statement about your dedication to this important aspect
of our commitment to the RCYC.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
WWW.CANADASCUP.ORG OR WWW.RCYC.CA
SPONS O R S H I P R E WA R DS AND RECO GNITIO N
GEAR
SPONSOR
$1,000
SPINNAKER
SPONSOR
$5,000
GENOA
SPONSOR
$10,000
MAINSAIL
SPONSOR
$20,000
Team Shirt
Cap
Tie
Sailing Jacket
Team Shirt
Cap
Tie
SailingJacket
Team Shirt
Cap
Tie
Sailing Jacket
Team Shirt
Cap
Tie
Membership in
Canada’s Cup Club
Yes
Yes
Honourary
Lieutenant
Yes
Honourary
Commander
Yes
Honourary
Captain
Special On-Water
Access
Training
Training
Training
and Start Line
Training
and Start Line
Event Access (Trials
Opening, Opening and
Closing Ceremonies)
2 tickets
for each event
2 tickets
for each event
4 tickets
for each event
8 tickets
for each event
Final Banquet
Dinner Tickets
May Purchase
2
4
8
Event Recognition
Event Book
Mounted
(Small)
Event Book
Mounted
(Small)
Event Book
Mounted
(Medium)
Event Book
Mounted
(Large)
SPONSORSHIP
LEVEL
FRIEND
$100
FRIEND
$500
Exclusive Swag
Team Shirt
Team Shirt
Cap
Parking Spot
A tax receipt will be issues for all contributions. Funds can be directed to general defence or specific team.
May be added to monthly account over balance of year.
Design sponsored by forgemedia.ca
SPONSORSHIP FORM
On behalf of the Canada's Cup Club, we would like to thank you for supporting the 24th Canada's Cup Defence!
The Canada's Cup Club is providing the financial support to our teams to meet the Challenge from the USA.
Your sponsorship will help to support our sailors and boats by equipping them to win!
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
EMAIL
DONATION AMOUNT
RCYC ACCOUNT NO.
ADDRESS FOR TAX RECEIPT PURPOSES
STREET
SUITE/APT NO.
CITY
PROVINCE
POSTAL CODE
PHONE
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR DONATION
AMOUNT BILLED IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS?
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SIGNATURE
DATE
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
WWW.CANADASCUP.ORG OR WWW.RCYC.CA
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CANADA’S CUP
DEFENCE TRIALS
RETURN OF THE AMAZING 8 METRES
The 2016 Canadian Defence Trials shall be raced on our Club waters
this July to determine the Canadian yacht to be the Defender for Canada
against the winner of the United States Challenger Trials. The jewel for the
winner is the Canada’s Cup, which will be fought for in the Championship
Series taking place September 10 to 14. The Cup is one of the most
renowned and prestigious yachting trophies in North America. This historic
nation-to-nation match racing event that pits Canada against the United
States will mark the 24th contest and 120th anniversary of Cup competition
since its founding in 1896.
The Defence Trials will feature three contenders for the Club, Gefion of the
Richard Self and Mark DeCelles team, the Defender of Record, Lafayette
of the Terry McLaughlin team and Hollandia of the Bryan Gooderham team.
The United States Challenger of Record is the Sodus Bay Yacht Club which
has two yachts contending for the United States, Naturale and Alouette and
the Youngstown Yacht Club with the yacht Yquem. Canada has won 10 of
the past 23 Championships.
The first Canadian Trials Series starts on July 1
and the second Series starts on July 15.
TRIALS SCHEDULE
FIRST SERIES
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Boats in the Water
Race Starts
Post Race Gathering
SATURDAY, JULY 2
Racing
Post Race Gathering
SUNDAY, JULY 3
Racing
Post Race Gathering
SATURDAY, JULY 16
Racing
Post Race Gathering
SUNDAY, JULY 17
Racing
Post Race Gathering
SECOND SERIES
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Boats in the Water
Race Starts
Post Race Gathering
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CANADASCUP.ORG