Cofer Cup
Teams race along the Elizabeth River aboard our Harbor 20 sailboats to win the official Cofer Cup.
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SailFest
Join us for the first annual SailFest, a celebration of Nauticus' signature program, Sail Nauticus. The community is invited to raise funds on and off the water in support STEM and leadership development for the youth in our community. The fundraiser includes a regatta open to all skill levels using Sail Nauticus' fleet of Harbor 20 sailboats followed by an awards ceremony and Pier Party.
Pier PartyEnjoy local eats, craft beer/wine, games, live music, auction, driving range and more!
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Saturday, September 24
Cofer Cup | 12 PM – 2 PM
Register to race aboard our fleet of Harbor 20 sailboats along the Elizabeth River. Each team must have one person acting as skipper who has passed a Sail Nauticus skipper’s test. The Cofer Cup is followed by a Pier Party and awards ceremony.
| Early Bird | After 8/14 | |
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| Teams up to 4 | $275 | $375 |
The Cofer Cup is named in honor of former Nauticus Board Chairman and Sail Nauticus Co-Founder, Captain Bill Cofer.
Pier Party | 3 PM – 7 PM
Join in on the fun on Nauticus’ cruise pier for local eats/drinks, live music, games and more while cheering on event sponsors as they compete in a corporate sailing challenge. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol, ID’s will be validated at check-in.
Tickets include:
- Two Drink Tickets (craft beer/wine) + One Food Ticket – hosted by local food trucks
| Early Bird | After 9/1 | |
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| Pier Party Ticket | $55 | $65 |
| VIP Ticket | Sponsors Only | —– |
Entertainment Includes:
- Live Music
- Interactive Driving Range with biodegradable golf balls
- Boat Races / Games
- Silent Auction
Corporate Challenge | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Community supporters are invited to join us as sponsors of the first annual SailFest: Regatta and Pier Party!
Benefits include registrations into the Corporate Challenge, a fun and unique race for your staff/clients to take the helm of our Harbor 20 sailboat. No sailing experience required, each team will be placed with a trained Skipper from Sail Nauticus. The Corporate Challenge will be held at the start of the Pier Party celebration. The winning team will have their company name engraved on the official Cofer Cup to be displayed inside Nauticus’ museum.
Other benefits include VIP Pier Party tickets with reserved seating in sponsor tent, additional drink tickets, marketing exposure, and more. All sponsorships directly support the mission of Sail Nauticus and are tax-deductible through the Nauticus Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Raise More than a Sail
Create a virtual fundraising team to help us reach our goal of $10,000 to support Sail Nauticus.
Teams registered for the Cofer Cup are encouraged to compete to raise the most funds off the water. The top 3 teams with the most funds raised between June 30 and September 23, 2022 will have the first pick of their preferred Harbor 20 sailboat. The team with most funds raised will also be awarded the title of Top Fundraiser.
Sail Nauticus, a program of the 501(c)3 nonprofit Nauticus Foundation, develops leadership and academic success through the art and science of sailing to underserved youth in Hampton Roads. Sail Nauticus programs includes the flagship Sail Nauticus Academy, sailing memberships, skills clinics, group outings, summer camps and more.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Corporate Sponsors
Nauticus’ mission is to benefit the community through education, impactful experiences and by sharing access to maritime resources. Sponsorships are tax-deductible and directly support our mission through the Nauticus Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit of Nauticus.