Variety Splash launches in only 34 days  

19 January 2012

The Variety Splash is launching again in 22 days... This three day regatta, open to both power and sail boats, occurs from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th February 2012 taking 20 boats with over 300 participants, around Port Phillip and Corio Bay. The boats will visit some of Victoria's best yacht clubs and marinas including Sandringham Yacht Club, Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Queenscliff Harbour and Royal Yacht Club of Victoria.

Celebrating its fifth year, Variety Splash 2012 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. A record fund raising target of over $100,000 has been set and ‘Splashers’ have definitely accepted the challenge.

The Variety Splash is an annual event similar to the infamous Variety Bash, where the focus is all about having fun.

As with all Variety events, the Splash too has a serious side, its primary objective is to raise much needed funds to help empower Victorian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn.

“We are really excited about the preparations for the 5th Variety Splash. With corporate sponsorship from Watters Electrical, Club Marine and Procaffe among others, we are well on our way to exceeding our fundraising target for Variety”, says Splash Event Manager Jav Greaves.



Jo Arrowsmith, mother of William one of Variety’s special HeartKids who has been lucky enough to take part in two Variety Splash events, said “Thanks for all the wonderful work that Variety do in raising funds for children like William and other important community needs. It is such an important thing for so many different people and also for William who will require several major heart surgeries through his life; it is a nice way to get out and forget about those things such as hospital visits and tests.

Shipmate is a supporting sponsor of the Splash and if you would like to donate to this very worthy cause please visit www.gofundraise.com.au/page/splash_shipmate

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