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CM² Memorial Regatta — September 19, 2026
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"Let's Go For A Sail"

Christopher Mancini Memorial Regatta

September 19th, 2026
Genesee Yacht Club • Rochester, NY
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Glorious Day - J/80 USA 1484 - Chris Mancini's boat
Remembering
Faith · Family · Friend

Christopher J. Mancini was a man whose life overflowed with devotion — to his God, to his family, and to every friend fortunate enough to know him. Born in White Plains, New York, Chris earned the rank of Eagle Scout before graduating from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He built a career as a Network Engineer, but it was his life outside of work that truly defined him. Chris made the Rochester area his home, settling in Spencerport with his beloved wife Melissa and their son Aiden.

A faithful member of Hope Church, Chris lived with an infectious enthusiasm for the outdoors. Whether he was trimming sails aboard Glorious Day, tracking game through the woods, casting a line at dawn, or tearing across trails on his ATV, Chris embraced every adventure with a full heart and a ready grin. His favorite invitation to the people he loved was simple and irresistible: "Let's go for a sail."

This regatta is held in his honor — a celebration of the spirit, generosity, and joy Chris brought to everyone around him.

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A Man of God

Guided by deep and abiding faith, faithful member of Hope Church

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Devoted Family Man

Husband to Melissa, father to Aiden

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Loving Friend to All

A heart open to everyone he met

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Avid Sailor

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Hunter

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Fisherman

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ATVs

Tribute
Remembering Chris
Chris Mancini Tribute Video
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Chris Mancini Video
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The Event
The Memorial Regatta

Join us on the water to celebrate Chris's life and his love of sailing. Two PHRF races on Lake Ontario, a memorial wreath ceremony, and a post-race celebration you won't forget. All proceeds support youth sailing scholarships.

Date
September 19, 2026
Venue
Genesee Yacht Club
Location
Rochester, NY
Registration
No Charge
Racing is Free — Open to All Sailors
Food & Beverage: $40 per person
Every Registration Includes
⛵ Racing entry for the day (2 PHRF races)
👕 Commemorative CM² t-shirt for each crew member (up to 5)
🍔 Post-race cookout dinner and drinks
🏁 Custom CM² burgee for your boat
🎁 Skipper's gift bag with sponsor goodies
🏆 Awards ceremony and memorial celebration
Register Your Boat Buy Picnic Ticket — $40
Race Format
2
Windward-Leeward
Races
PHRF
Mixed Fleet
Handicap
3-4
Classes by
Rating
30-50
Boats
Expected
Race Day Schedule
Morning
7:30 AM
Registration & Check-In Opens
Coffee, bagels, pastries
9:00 AM
Registration Closes
9:15 AM
Skipper's Meeting
Weather brief, course info, memorial words
9:35 AM
Boats Depart Dock
9:50 AM
Memorial Wreath Ceremony
Moment of silence on the water
10:00 AM
First Warning Signal
Race 1 starts
Afternoon
~11:30 AM
Race 2 Warning Signal
~1:30 PM
All Boats Off the Water
Tally check complete
3:00 PM
Results Posted
Celebration
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Awards & Memorial Tribute
Fun & Celebration
Food — Papa Joe's
Live Band — 3 Mile
Friday Evening, September 18th
Welcome Reception

Kick things off the night before with early registration, a casual welcome dinner, and a toast to Chris. Preview the silent auction items, pick up your skipper's packet, and reconnect with friends.

4:00 PM — Early Registration 5:30 PM — Welcome Reception 6:00 PM — Toast to Chris 6:30 PM — Casual Dinner
Chris's Legacy
⛵ For The Children
Youth Sailing Scholarships

Chris believed in children. He believed in their curiosity, their courage, and their capacity to discover something bigger than themselves on the open water. He always wanted to encourage kids to get into sailing — to feel the wind, learn the ropes, and experience the freedom that comes with being out on the water.

In Chris's spirit, the Memorial Regatta awards scholarships to children who want to learn to sail — giving the next generation the same joy Chris found every time he raised a sail.

Proceeds from the regatta fund sailing scholarships administered through the Roc City Sailing, making the sport accessible to young sailors regardless of income, ability, or background.

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Learn to Sail Scholarship

Funding youth sailing instruction so every child who dreams of sailing can experience the thrill of catching the wind for the first time.

Scholarships are awarded to young sailors through programs supported by the Roc City Sailing — making sailing accessible to all in the Rochester community.

Awarded Through
Roc City Sailing
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Support the Event
Sponsorship Levels

Honor Chris's memory and help make the regatta a success. Every sponsorship level plays a vital role — just like every position on a racing sailboat.

Share a Memory
Guest Book

Chris touched so many lives. Share your favorite memory, a story, or a message for his family.

"Chris had the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known. Every time we went out on the water together, he'd make sure everyone was having the time of their life before he even thought about himself. The world lost a truly good man."
A Friend Who Misses Him
"One of my favorite memories is Chris teaching the kids to sail. He had this incredible patience and would light up every time a kid got it right. He believed in every single one of them."
A Sailing Companion
"Let's go for a sail. That's all he had to say and you knew it was going to be a great day. Miss you, brother."
A Lifelong Friend
Get Involved
Contact Us

For sponsorship inquiries, race registration, volunteering, or to share a memory of Chris, please reach out. We'd love to hear from you.

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