Sponsor the Yacht Hop

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Harbour Town Yacht Basin in The Sea Pines Resort

The Yacht Hop is one of the most prestigious events on Hilton Head. The event consistently attracts an audience composed of corporate executives, philanthropists, community leaders, and Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s donors in the high upper echelon of annual income. Sponsoring The Yacht Hop offers excellent exposure and benefits, i.e.: branding, media placement and access to community leaders. All benefits may be customized to suit the sponsor’s needs.

To become a Yacht Hop sponsor, please click the link above or download the application and call Darlene Schuetz at 843.706.2296.

Title Sponsor | $10,000

This top-level sponsorship is an exclusive offer with exceptional value and visibility that connects your brand and products to that of the Yacht Hop with one full year of advertising and promotions online, social, earned media and prominent signage and displays.

What you receive

• 25 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Face time with boat owners, slip owners and Yacht Club members at the Captain’s Party the Saturday night before Yacht Hop
• Banner prominently displayed
• Opportunity to host a Yacht in the event to facilitate direct contact with boat owners, slip owners and quests
• Opportunity for company representative to speak at event

Advertising & Promotions

• Radio, television, and newspaper advertising (local, regional) Value of over $20,000
  • Magazine/newspaper advertising reach:
    • CH2: 127,000
    • Hilton Head Monthly: 150,000
    • The Island Packet: 20,000
  • Radio advertising reach: 24.4% of Adults 35+
  • Television advertising reach: 70,000 homes
• Two full page advertisements in the Yacht Hop program reaching 600
• Collaborative print and online promotions to 5,000 nonprofit hospice supporters and locals
• Logo on Annual Yacht Hop Invitation (2,000) stating your sponsorship

Social & Earned Media

• Powerful social media campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Google
• Bi-weekly eblasts, reaching over 35,000
• Press releases
• Links, logos and product placement on website

Admiral of the Fleet Sponsor | $7,500

What you receive

• 20 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Full-page advertisement in event program
• Company listed as Admiral Sponsor in event program
• Recognition in Hospice Care of the Lowcountry newsletter
• Company name featured in press releases and publicity packets
• Company name featured on event poster
• Recognition on our website
• Company name on event invitation
• Company name on cover of event program
• Recognition at the event
• Company name/logo featured on banner at the event
• Company name and logo on (12) Hospice Care of the Lowcountry advertisements

Vice Admiral of the Fleet Sponsor | $5,000

What you receive

• 15 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Full-page advertisement in event program
• Company listed as Vice Admiral Sponsor in event program
• Recognition in Hospice Care of the Lowcountry newsletter
• Company name featured in press releases and publicity packets
• Company name featured on event poster
• Recognition on our website
• Company name on event invitation
• Company name on cover of event program
• Recognition at the event

Commodore Sponsor | $2,000

What you receive

• 6 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Full-page advertisement in event program
• Company listed as Vice Admiral Sponsor in event program
• Recognition in Hospice Care of the Lowcountry newsletter
• Company name featured in press releases and publicity packets
• Company name featured on event poster
• Recognition on our website

Captain Sponsor | $1,000

What you receive

• 4 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Half-page advertisement in event program
• Company listed as Vice Admiral Sponsor in event program
• Recognition in Hospice Care of the Lowcountry newsletter

First Mate Sponsor | $500

What you receive

• 2 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Quarter-page advertisement in event program
• Company listed as First Mate Sponsor in event program
• Recognition in Hospice Care of the Lowcountry newsletter

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

VIP Tent Sponsor | $5,000

What you receive

• 20 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Company will host the VIP tent. Company name and logo will be on banner at the tent for all VIPs and top level sponsors.
• One Full-page advertisement in program
• Company listed in program
• Company name featured in press releases and publicity packets distributed to all area media in conjunction with Yacht Hop
• Company name on Yacht Hop posters distributed to local businesses
• Company name in the Caring Times newsletter and listed on the Sponsor Recognition Page on our website

Wristband Sponsor | $4,000

What you receive

• 15 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Company name will be printed on wristbands. Wristbands are worn by all attendees, boat owners, volunteers and guests
• One Full-page advertisement in program
• Company listed in program
• Company name featured in press releases and publicity packets distributed to all area media in conjunction with Yacht Hop
• Company name on Yacht Hop posters distributed to local businesses
• Company name in the Caring Times newsletter and listed on the Sponsor Recognition Page on our website

Captain’s Party Sponsor | $3,000

What you receive

• 10 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Company will host the party on Saturday, May 5. Guests include boat & slip owners, HCL Board of Directors and top level sponsors.
• One Full-page advertisement in program
• Company listed in program
• Company name featured in press releases and publicity packets distributed to all area media in conjunction with Yacht Hop
• Company name on Yacht Hop posters distributed to local businesses
• Company name in the Caring Times newsletter and listed on the Sponsor Recognition Page on our website

Red Carpet Sponsor | $3,000

What you receive

• 10 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Company logo will be featured on the step-and-repeat for red carpet photo opportunities as guests enter the event.
• One Full-page advertisement in program
• Company listed in program
• Company name featured in press releases and publicity packets distributed to all area media in conjunction with Yacht Hop
• Company name on Yacht Hop posters distributed to local businesses
• Company name in the Caring Times newsletter and listed on the Sponsor Recognition Page on our website

Prize Drawing Sponsor | $3,000

What you receive

• 10 Complimentary Guest Tickets
• Full access to our VIP tent
• Company name will be printed on all prize drawing tickets. Company name and logo will also be listed on all prize drawing advertising.
• One Full-page advertisement in program
• Company listed in program
• Company name featured in press releases and publicity packets distributed to all area media in conjunction with Yacht Hop
• Company name on Yacht Hop posters distributed to local businesses
• Company name in the Caring Times newsletter and listed on the Sponsor Recognition Page on our website