charity event

San Francisco Bay - The 2008 SF Leukemia Cup Regatta was held this past Sunday in the San Francisco Bay Area and was an overwhelming success. Thanks to the efforts of many dedicated supporters, the participation of the Maltese Falcon, and 114 boats competing in 12 divisions, this year's regatta has been the most successful Leukemia Cup to date, raising $662,674 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Cowes, UK - Celebrities and All Star sailors were seen sailing some slick Open 60 yachts around the Isle of Wight yesterday in the Artemis Challenge Yacht Race. Dee Caffari, Sam Davies, Brian Thompson, Ellen MacArthur, Steve White, Mike Sanderson, and others were out sailing for charity, and of course, for fun.

Rachel Smith and Lin Griesel have set off to set a new world rowing record. The ex-work colleagues plan to beat the current world record for crossing the Atlantic set by Becky Thorpe and Steph Temperton in 2006 (71 days, 22 hours and 24 minutes). Their plan to gain maximum advantage? Row naked!