Event Raises Money for Madison Regatta Victims

Grosse Pointe LogoA Grosse Pointe Yacht Club event Friday night in Detroit raised $2,000 for the victims of last week’s accident at the Madison Regatta.

The main item auctioned off was a lithograph of the Oh Boy! Oberto, which fetched $800 from Joe Schebil. Other items were auctioned and cash donations raised the amount to $2,000. The event took place during a Gold Cup party at the Air National Guard Hydroplane Series.

Three rescue boat workers were injured Sunday when a hydroplane collided with their boat during a heat.

The Madison Regatta has set up a fund to help the victims. Donations can be made to the Madison Regatta Inc., P.O. Box 341, Madison, IN 47250.

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Published On: July 10th, 2011Categories: Detroit, Madison

Event Raises Money for Madison Regatta Victims

Grosse Pointe LogoA Grosse Pointe Yacht Club event Friday night in Detroit raised $2,000 for the victims of last week’s accident at the Madison Regatta.

The main item auctioned off was a lithograph of the Oh Boy! Oberto, which fetched $800 from Joe Schebil. Other items were auctioned and cash donations raised the amount to $2,000. The event took place during a Gold Cup party at the Air National Guard Hydroplane Series.

Three rescue boat workers were injured Sunday when a hydroplane collided with their boat during a heat.

The Madison Regatta has set up a fund to help the victims. Donations can be made to the Madison Regatta Inc., P.O. Box 341, Madison, IN 47250.

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Published On: July 10th, 2011Categories: Detroit, Madison