Family-friendly competition

Reid Sacco Family Regatta sets sail this Sunday

KENNEBUNK — Sailors and spectators alike are invited to the Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association’s second annual Reid Sacco Family Regatta this Sunday, Aug. 5.

The morning starts with a skipper meeting at 12:30 p.m. followed by sailing at 1. Interested participants should sign up in the KBIA office and bring their own boat to launch between 285 and 292 Beach Avenue. Due to the shallow nature of the cove, even at thigh tide, sailors should use an Opti, Laser, Taz or Chickadee watercraft.

A $10 donation per sailor will benefit the Reid Sacco Foundation. The regatta honors a longtime KBIA student and instructor who died of sarcoma at age 20 in 2005. In addition to a little friendly competition, we will serve up lunch ($6) and provide a festive afternoon for those on and off the water.

Sailors and spectators are asked to wear red, which was Reid’s favorite color, and help KBIA make this a “green” event by bringing their own water bottle.

For registration information, call 967-2180 or visit www.kbia.net. For information on the Reid Sacco Foundation, visit www.reidsaccofoundation.org.