Hospice regatta launches Wednesday

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut's Regatta Series - now in its 23rd year - will launch Wednesday with the Niantic Bay Yacht Club, Stonington Dinghy Club and Thames Yacht Club all hosting Wednesday night races.

The colorful regatta continues July 21, with the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association, for an 11 a.m. Benefit Cup. The Mudheads will host their MegaParty that evening, at 5 p.m., in the Mystic Shipyard, under the Sperry tent. The ticket price for the MegaParty is $20, and includes food, drinks, and a gourmet spread by Mystic restaurants - as well as dancing to the beat of the band, Rock N' Soul Revue.

A cocktail party and silent auction hosted by the Niantic Bay Yacht Club also will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at Black Point.

For more information, visit www.hospicesect.org or call 860-848-5699.