Written by Catherine Napoli-Bruce, 2026 Birthday Regatta Chair; Feature photo by Brad Buckhout
The Arizona Yacht Club’s Annual Birthday Regatta is just around the corner—Valentine’s weekend—and we’re inviting our members to help us make it even more memorable by connecting us with potential event sponsors. Maybe even your business!
Our Birthday Regatta for Charity draws a highly engaged audience of active sailors and their families. Not only are these people who invest deeply in their sport and who notice—and remember—the businesses that support it, this event draws non-sailors as well.
Sponsorship of the Birthday Regatta offers meaningful visibility and, with a few weeks left in 2025, a potential tax benefit as well. Sponsors gain direct exposure to a loyal, decision-making audience through on-site recognition, event materials, announcements, and other visibility, depending on the level of sponsorship. Additionally, because a portion of every sponsorship package is donated to charity, it may also offer tax benefits (please consult your tax professional for details).
Beyond brand visibility, sponsorship helps sustain the traditions that make the Arizona Yacht Club special. The Birthday Regatta is more than a race—it’s a way to give back to the community by giving to local and national charities.
If you know a business that would value reaching active sailors—or if your own business would like to be involved—we would love to hear from you. There are several sponsorship levels available to ensure a great fit for both the sponsor and the Club. Please contact Catherine at birthdayregatta@arizonayachtclub.org or check out our Sponsorship Page for more details.
Together, we can make this year’s Birthday Regatta one to remember—on and off the water!
