Sep 02, 2011 09:20 EST

Note to skippers As a result of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Irene on coast of eastern North Carolina, we will not be able to hold the Michelob Ultra Regatta this year. We will hold the fundraiser for the Edward Teach Youth Sailing Association later this year in conjunction with another event, and will keep you posted. Monitor our website (www.nyra.org) and become our friend on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Neuse-Yacht-Racing-Association/174553937298) to keep up with future events as well. We will process refunds for those who have prepaid early next week; several of you have donated the fees to the ETYSA, and we appreciate the generosity! We do have t-shirts printed, and will send t-shirts to those who have preordered them next week as well. Thoughts go out to all those who suffered loss from the storm- We will be back next year, bigger and better-look forward to seeing you then! Clare ...