GLORY News - 1st June 2003

GLORY Supports International Gay Yachting Events in USA and UK

The Gay and Lesbian Organisation for Racing and Yachting (GLORY) is supporting two regattas for gay and lesbian sailors in 2003 in the USA and the UK.

Download the full press release here

New York, USA - 27^th June
Stonewall Sails

New York’s First-Ever Gay Pride Regatta, in New York Harbour. The Stonewall Regatta will feature up to 12 J/24 class boats in up to 7 races, as well as after-race festivities and other events throughout the weekend. Make this your first day at New York’s world famous Gay Pride Weekend.
Registration and more information at www.ksa-nyc.org/stonewall

Cowes, UK, - 30^th-31^st August
EuroGay Cup Regatta

As winners of the Eurocup Gay Regatta held in Holland in October last year, GUST (GAY UK Sailing Team) is hosting this event from 30-31st August at Cowes on the Isle of Wight - the centre of competitive sailing in the UK.

GUST are expecting teams from France, Germany, Holland and the UK, and the event will be organised by the prestigious Island Sailing Club using their fleet of 9 Sonar 4-man keelboats in spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes.
Registraion and more information at www.gust2002.org

"We're very pleased to be able to support these two events", said Paul White, President of GLORY. "The success of the regatta at the Gay Games in Sydney showed how popular sailing is amongst lesbians and gay people. It also demonstrated the high standard, commitment and enthusiasm amongst the participants and we expect this will be boosted by the opportunity to participate in these international events."