Together We Sail, Together We Change Lives
The Hannig Cup is a charity sailing regatta where the wind in our sails carries something greater than competition — it carries hope. For nearly two decades, sailors, philanthropists, and friends have gathered on San Francisco Bay to raise funds, raise awareness, and raise one another up.
What began in 2006 as a single Wednesday-night race at Redwood City's Sequoia Yacht Club — a friend's idea for a birthday gift that turned into a $25,000 gift to charity — has grown into a movement. The original "Give Something Back" race was meant to happen once. Nearly twenty years and one hundred-plus beneficiaries later, the Hannig Cup has become a beloved fixture of the charitable sailing calendar.
Three things, every year, without fail.
World-class yacht racing on San Francisco Bay, open to seasoned skippers and first-time crew alike. Compete for the cup, sail for a cause, and take home a story you'll tell for years.
Every dollar moves forward. Crews raise funds for the charities closest to their hearts, while our ticketed events support the Sequoia Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program — putting the next generation on the water.
We sail for people, for the marine environment, and for one another. The Hannig Cup is, and always has been, one hundred percent volunteer-run. Every contribution reaches those it's meant to serve.
Across one hundred-plus beneficiaries, our community has raised funds for organizations including:
The Hannig Cup Foundation extends our mission year-round, continuing to support selected charities and advocate for the most vulnerable — from people to the marine environment that sustains us all. Whether you race, dine, donate, or simply cheer from the dock, there is a place for you here.
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