NEWPORT, R.I. (April 29, 2015) – Preparations are in full swing for the 2015 C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta, which is being hosted by Sail Newport from June 25-28. As the 13th year of this world recognized event draws near, The Clagett would like to recognize the sponsors who help ensure this event continues to be held each year.
Many of these companies have been involved since the inception of The Clagett and their support allows this event to grow in its capacity to provide an experience from which all participants can benefit. The Clagett is pleased to be welcoming onboard new sponsors, Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty and 7D Ranch, who are sponsoring The Clagett at the Bronze level for 2015.
The companies and individuals who The Clagett would like to recognize and thank are: Fiduciary Trust International and Three Golden Apples at the Platinum level; American International Group, Inc. (AIG) at the Gold level; The Horance A. Kimball & S. Ella Kimball Foundation at the Silver level; 7D Ranch, BNY Mellon, Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty,Innovative Construction Inc. and The Rhode Island Sailing Events Commission at the Bronze level; Crystal Spring, D.F Dwyer Insurance Agency, International Yacht & Athletic Club (IYAC), Tom Hockaday and Bill Martin at the Skipper level.
"I would like to thank the companies, foundations and individuals who are again sponsoring The Clagett for 2015. Their ongoing support across all levels of sponsorship demonstrates their commitment to growing The Clagett. The Clagett, as a world recognized adaptive sailing event, continues to deliver to the sailors a tool kit of life skills they can use both on and off the water," commented Clagett President and co-founder Judy McLennan.