Registration is LIVE for the 2025 Hospice Cup!

Set your sails for a great cause—registration is now officially open for the 2025 Hospice Cup Regatta, taking place Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Now in its 44th year, Hospice Cup has evolved into the largest charity regatta in the United States, attracting around 100 boats each year.  Founded in 1981, Hospice Cup raises critical funds and awareness for hospice and palliative care programs in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Local programs like Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, Talbot Hospice, Capital Caring Kids, and Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute benefit from the event’s success.

This year’s regatta features three racing circles designed to appeal to competitive yacht racing fleets of all levels:

• Windward-leeward course for one-design and PHRF racers
• Distance course for seasoned big boat competitors
• Cruising fleet course for club racers and casual sailors

Hospice Cup continues to draw enthusiastic participation from one-design fleets, PHRF competitors, and club racing teams who want to combine top-level racing with charitable impact.  With CBYRA-sanctioned scoring and eligibility for high point credit, Hospice Cup is a must-attend for Mid-Atlantic racers.  Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in each class, with special recognition for fundraising achievements.

Registration for this year’s event can be found by clicking here.

Join us on Thursday, June 5th for an unforgettable evening at the beautiful Vineyards at Dodon to support Hospice Cup!  Enjoy a private guided tour of the vineyard, taste a curated selection of handcrafted wines with a local wine expert, and take in stunning views—all while giving back to a meaningful cause. Proceeds benefit Hospice Cup and its mission to support nonprofit hospices and raise awareness for palliative care in our community. Raise a glass and make a difference — click here to reserve your spot today!

Congratulations to 2025 Hospice Cup Art Competition Winner Leah Bell

Classically trained local artist Leah Bell’s award-winning painting Racing Rhythms was chosen as the feature image for Hospice Cup XLIV at this year’s spring reception, hosted with the Maryland Federation of Art.  Bell’s artwork, inspired by her own personal connection to hospice care, will appear on official Hospice Cup merchandise and be auctioned live at the Hospice Cup Awards Party on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Read more about Bell, her story, and this year’s work here.

Time to Sign Up for Team Fundraising!

Team fundraising is a tradition that nearly all Hospice Cup skippers participate in and this year is no different.  We’re encouraging everyone to get a head start by clicking here to head directly to the Hospice Cup fundraising portal. Once there, click Create a Team, and following the steps.

If you need additional support fee free to use the chat feature in the portal or email info@hospicecup.org. Happy fundraising everyone!

Platinum Clean Regatta Status & Sustainability in 2025

2024 was a banner year for Hospice Cup’s zero waste effort.  Our ramped up investment in 2024 earned the race its first ever Platinum Clean Regatta certification from Sailors for the Sea, the governing body for sustainable boating recognition.

To read more about sustainability at last year’s regatta and our plans to build on that progress in 2025, check out Hospice Cup’s Sustainability Report.

Also, go ahead and mark your calendars for the second annual Mimosa Marina Cleanup, which will take place this year on Sunday September 14th at Horn Point Marina.

Become a Hospice Cup Sponsor!

Join us in making a difference and become a part of something great!

We offer corporate partnership packages at different sponsorship levels that not only support our cause, but also enable you to expand your reach.

Click here to learn about sponsorship options and partner with us.

Not Racing But Want to Get Involved? Sign Up to Volunteer at the Shore Party!

We need volunteers onshore on the day of the event, so if you’re interested, click here to sign up for a slot!  Volunteer shifts are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening of September 14th. Roles include:

• Skippers Bag & Crew Lunch Pickup
• Shore Party Setup
• Check-In Table
• Merchandise Tent
• Silent Auction
• Green Team / Sustainable Practices
• Event Cleanup

You can sign up by clicking here and picking the time that works best for you.  Questions? Send an email to info@hospicecup.org!