Guests from last year’s Cruise and Clambake enjoy the  flotilla of boats gathered together to enjoy The Junk Yard Dogs playing music during a break in the cruise up the Niagara River. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

Whether you love to sail, or like to keep your feet on solid ground, the 15th Annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake has something for everyone. The Cruise and Clambake is scheduled for July 11 at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club rain or shine. Members of the Yacht Club, along with other skippers from around WNY, will once again generously donate their boats and time to take cruise participants for a wonderful afternoon sail up the Niagara River.

During the sail, participants will enjoy snacks and drinks provided by the boat owners along with live music by The Junkyard Dogs who will play on the river for the yachts sailing by. After the sail, the fun continues with a fabulous clambake and buffet with all the trimmings featuring live music by Soul Committee. The evening continues with a silent auction with gifts generously donated by local businesses and community members.

The Cruise and Clambake has grown tremendously over the years and all proceeds benefit Niagara Hospice. With a record of 39 boats and 238 participants, the event raised a record of $38,000 in 2013.

“This is a terrific event and we are so thankful to everyone in the community who made it such a great success," said Co-Chair Adam Burns. "We are looking forward to another great year in 2014. It is such a great time for a very worthy cause.”

Last year's cruise had a record number of attendees. Hospice anticipates selling out again this year, so they suggest anyone interested in attending to register as soon as possible to avoid missing the boat.

Not a sailor? Working during the day? No problem. Tickets for the Clambake/Cookout only are available at a reduced rate of $35 before June 1 and $45 after.

More details and registration for the Cruise and Clambake are available at www.niagarahospiceregatta.com.

If you would like to volunteer, sponsor, or donate items for this event, please contact Maureen Rizzo at mrizzo@niagarahospice.com for further information.

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