[C320-list] Announcement of Annual Meeting and Regatta

[Robert Seastream]

My wife wants to know how long it would take to transit from  
Portsmouth, NH to the event.  I figured it has to be near 600 miles,  
but ya gotta love her spirit.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906


On Feb 7, 2008, at 7:56 PM, amshd2 at aol.com wrote:

> Annapolis Bay Charter has one call 800-991-1776
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> From: Allan S. Field <allan.field at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 7:43 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Announcement of Annual Meeting and Regatta
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> Try Diane at Sail Annapolis for a Chesapeake charter of a 320.  If  
> anyone would
> now, she would.  410-280-8878, sales at sailannapolis.com/
>
> ----Original Message-----
> rom: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com 
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> n Behalf Of Chris Block ..._/)...._/}...
> ent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 7:24 PM
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> ubject: Re: [C320-list] Announcement of Annual Meeting and Regatta
> Do you (or anyone else for that matter) know of anyone in the area  
> that
> ffers a 320 for Charter?
> Chris
> more #139
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> rom: "Karl Mielenhausen _/)" <c320 at suddenlink.net>
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> ent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 1:25 PM
> ubject: [C320-list] Announcement of Annual Meeting and Regatta
>
> C320IA Members,
>
> We've had a fantastic response to our recent association survey and  
> I'm
> pleased to announce that plans are being made for an exciting  
> meeting and
> regatta on your preferred date of August 1-3. A total of 48 of you  
> (not
> including spouses) indicated you MAY be able to attend, so we are  
> looking
> forward to one of the best attended meetings in recent years. So  
> mark your
> calendars and start watching for bargain airfares (try using
> http://www.sidestep.com/flights).
> Here are more details, courtesy of your committee....
>
> To:  All members of the Catalina 320 International Association
>
> Please plan to join us in Annapolis, Maryland – the sailing capital  
> of the
> world – August 1-3, 2008 for our annual Catalina 320 International
> Association Regatta and Meeting.
>
> The C320IA officers are excited about plans to gather our C-320  
> members in
> this historic city and capital of Maryland for an educational and
> fun-filled weekend of boating and camaraderie.  Our plans include  
> sailing
> and racing on the Severn River and the Chesapeake Bay and a 3-hour  
> dinner
> cruise aboard the 67 foot luxury yacht, the Cabaret II.  In addition,
> there will be a tour of the United States Naval Academy - one of the  
> most
> prestigious institutions of higher learning in the nation and a  
> National
> Historic Landmark, marine vendors, historical speakers, a gala awards
> dinner Saturday night with door prizes at the renowned Phillips  
> waterfront
> restaurant in the heart of downtown Annapolis.
>
> Need more?  Extend your Annapolis vacation a few more days and visit  
> the
> National Sailing Hall of Fame, do a walking tour of the Historic  
> District,
> or visit St. John’s College - founded in 1696 and one of the oldest
> institutions of higher learning in the U.S.   Need still more?  Take  
> a few
> more days and visit nearby Washington, D.C. , Baltimore Maryland –  
> home of
> Fort McHenry and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, and Ocean  
> City –
> Maryland’s seaside playground.
>
> It’s always great to meet sailors with the same taste in boats.  We  
> hope
> to attract as many 320’s to this event as we can.  Since not  
> everyone can
> bring their C320 to these locations we traditionally ask the owners  
> who
> bring their boats to take the land-locked owners out for a sail or  
> race
> thereby giving everyone who attends a chance to sail on a C320 in  
> waters
> they might not otherwise get a chance to sail in.  If you bring your  
> boat,
> I hope you will participate - the favor is always returned as we move
> around the country each year.  In addition, everyone can see and  
> take note
> of the endless array of modifications owners have made to their boats,
> meet the current and incoming Association officers, make new friends  
> you
> will undoubtedly chat with on-line or see again at future Regattas,  
> and
> compete in the C320 International Regatta for a chance to take home  
> the
> perpetual International Regatta half-hull trophy.
>
> Our home base will be the Port Annapolis Marina where slips will be
> available for all boats in attendance.  This is a super 16-acre  
> facility
> with a short ride to downtown via land, water taxi, boat or dinghy.
> Facilities include beautiful grounds, a pool, a putting green (don’t
> forget your putter), plenty of parking, picnic grounds, and a large
> pavilion that will be furnished and reserved for C320IA gatherings.   
> Slip
> fees will be $2.50/foot and electricity is included – not bad for the
> Chesapeake – and bikes are available for free at the Ship’s store.
>
> A weekend schedule and event links are provided below.  We’re  
> working on
> hotel information and pricing for the weekend, this information will  
> be
> distributed as it is available via e-mail so watch your Inbox or  
> contact
> Warren Updike (WUpdike at hotmail.com) or Bruce Stumpp (BStumpp at comcast.net 
> )
> for further details.
>
> We look forward to meeting in Annapolis!
>
> “On the Water in Historic Annapolis”
> 2008 Catalina 320 Regatta and Meeting
> Port Annapolis Marina; Annapolis, Maryland
> August 1, 2 & 3
> Regatta Schedule
>
> Friday. August 1
> Arrivals & registration in the pavilion
> C-320 Officers meeting in the Port Annapolis Board room
> Walking tour of the United States Naval Academy (optional)
> 320 boat open house
> Socializing by the pool and putting on the green
> Dinner cruise and cocktail hour aboard the Cabaret II luxury yacht
>
> Saturday, August 2
> Final Registration – Coffee in the pavilion
> Pre-regatta and cruise meeting
> Assign crew to boats
> Pre-race meeting
> Distribution of box lunches
> Board the boats
> International races or cruising
> Socializing by the pool and putting on the green
> Technical demonstrations by marine vendors in the pavilion
> Gala awards dinner at Phillips waterfront restaurant
> Cocktail hour
> Maryland dinner with guest speaker
> C-320 annual business meeting
> Installation of officers
> Door prizes
>
> Sunday, August 3
> Coffee in the pavilion
> Association farewell
> Cruising
>
> Event Links
>
> Annapolis Visitor Center www.visitannapolis.org/index.asp
>
> Port Annapolis Marina http://portannapolis.com/aaa/index.html
>
> United States Naval Academy http://www.usna.edu/visit.htm
>
> Cabaret II luxury yacht http://www.watermarkcruises.com/fleetCabaret.htm
>
> Phillips Seafood Restaurant
> http://www.phillipsseafood.com/index.cfm?page=menus&id=6
>
> -- 
> Karl Mielenhausen
> Acting Commodore, C320IA
> Catalina 320 Hull 690
> New Bern, NC
>
>
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