Perseverance pays off big

As seen in Sailing Magazine 

PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF

Sailors overcame hurdles on their way to great racing at the J/70 World Championship

When California Yacht Club tried, and tried again, to host the J/70 World Championship regatta, members of the Marina del Rey, California-based yacht club and neighboring organizations stepped through the year of pandemic postponements, protocol and obstacles to pull off a world-class competition.

“This event has been years in the making,” said Chair Marylyn Hoenemeyer, who pressed on even as travel constraints and uncertainty threatened to disrupt the regatta. But in early August they prevailed, welcoming 62 competitors from 11 nations for five days of racing in Santa Monica Bay. 

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BETSY CROWFOOT-SENESCU HONORED AS AMERICAN RED CROSS 2022 RISING STAR 

Betsy Senescu is a long-time communications visual storyteller and blogger/writer volunteer who has made many contributions. In 2021 & 2022, she volunteered her time and talents to capture photos and videos that were used to capture the work of the Red Cross and our supporters in action. Betsy’s work “behind the scenes” has enabled us to share the Red Cross story far and wide.

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Rainbow Sandals Founder Has Giving in His ‘Sole’

Rainbow Sandals founder Jay ‘Sparky’ Longley has philanthropy in both his soul and sole, he joked, as the long-time sandal manufacturer presented a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross of Orange County.

“You guys are the best; a huge organization doing wonderful things all over the world,” Longley declared, as he acknowledged the 152 Red Cross Societies around the globe, and the work the Red Cross is currently undertaking in Texas following winter storm Uri.

“When I started, I never had the money or the time to help anybody else, but now I’m in a position to, and I really like giving back,” Longley continued. “I try to help everyone a little bit. I figure everybody needs a little help and it’s fun to give. I just do a little bit – and hope that people follow my lead.”

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