Sponsors

The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR) would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. We thank all of the sponsors who have supported the race in the past. Each year, we rely upon these sponsors to continue to support the race and we also invite new sponsors to come on board.

Race sponsors support our efforts to:

• promote awareness of the Chesapeake Bay's heritage,
• encourage preservation of the Bay's resources,
• support Chesapeake Bay education and clean-up efforts,
• bring historic schooners to the Bay, and
• encourage schooner sailing and preservation.

Sponsorship at any level is welcome and may be made as a cash donation, an in-kind donation of goods or services, or an ad in the SpinSheet Official Preview Program. Cash and in-kind donations of goods are fully tax-deductible under IRC §501(c)(3). We accept checks (made payable to the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race), Visa and MasterCard. Donations may be mailed to GCBSR, 3001 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707. The 2008 Race Brochure includes a tear-off form that you may want to use. Donations may also be made via PayPal by clicking the Donate button below. If you would like to talk to a live mate about sponsorship opportunities, please call Dave at 443.994.5214.

Sponsor Levels

Waves $100-249

• Invitation to all events in Baltimore and Portsmouth
• Recognition on event banners and on this Web site

Jib $250-499

All of above, plus:
• Name/company logo on official race shirts
• Recognition in SpinSheet Official Preview Program
• Official race shirts
• Official race tote bag

Foresail $500-999

All of above, plus:
• Spring sunset sail on a schooner
• Invitation to view the race start from the official committee boat

Mainsail $1,000 & Up

All of above, plus:
• Your corporate banner displayed at race events in Baltimore and Portsmouth

Pride of Baltimore II, photo by Fred Butler, Photo-But.