Little Race for Little People

Saturday, August 16th, was the 17h Annual wet 'n wild "Little Race for Little People". This year's event, hosted by the Chula Vista Yacht Club at the California Yacht Marina in Chula Vista, was big, wet, and wonderful. All funds raised were directly donated to the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at San Diego's Children's Hospital. 

During the event filled morning, Chula Vista Harbor was quite active. Chula Vista Fire Department & the SD Harbor Police both showed their community spirit, providing water for the start and finish lines.  

Racing teams tried to sink the other competitor’s rubber inflatable boats using anything handy including old cut up milk cartons, “Last year we had trash can lids” Joked one volunteer.  

A “Pacifico” Beer blessing priest officiated and a pair of clowns entertained the gathering crowd. Everything was followed by a BBQ lunch, silent auction, and local band Tradewinds playing light tunes for guests.

The race is arduous. Leg 1 is a row to windward, Leg 2 a row backwards up the course, Leg 3 a row with the boat forward and the crew backward and the final leg 4 a "sail" home with the "MYSTERY RULE" in place. The Prizes are as strange as the race.  

The first Little Race for Little People raised nearly $2,700 for the infant special care unit. Over the years, this event has raised over $500,000 for children. The growth reflected in its phenomenal success is a direct result of the dedication and tireless commitment of volunteers and the vision of its founder, Greg Anderson. 

Inflatable Boat Raffle 

Boat Donated by: West Marine Chula Vista

Valued at $1600 

Tickets are $2 each 

Raffle Tickets are available at:

Chula Vista Yacht Club

642 Marina Pkwy. CV, 91910

(619) 422-7888  

Raffle Date: September 20, 2008 

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