The Fairhaven Charity Sailing Regatta was held on Friday, November 28, attracting over 100 people with boats in all categories, to race along Brisbane Water.
Line honours were awarded to the team from Six String Brewery. Corporate sponsors donated over $8,000 cash and a further $19,000 in the form of in-kind donations. Fairhaven Services CEO Mr Jim Buultjens said: “We were thrilled to have the support of the community at our regatta.” “It was great to get together, have fun and celebrate Fairhaven,” said Mr Buultjens. Fairhaven Services is a local charity that works to support local people living with an intellectual disability and their carers. Donations included the use of luxury yachts and cruisers to host the corporate sponsors.
Media release, 2 Dec 2014
Tracey Doyle,
Fresh Ideas Group