[C320-list] Announcement of Annual Meeting and Regatta

[Dick Nelson]

Allan,

Thanks for the heads-up on the Regatta.  Sounds like fun.  How do I go about joining the C320IA?

Dick Nelson
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  From: Allan S. Field<mailto:allan.field at comcast.net> 
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  Count Linda and me in along with Sea Shadow!

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  From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl Mielenhausen _/)
  Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:26 PM
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  Subject: [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<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<mailto:WUpdike at hotmail.com>) or Bruce Stumpp (BStumpp at comcast.net<mailto: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<http://www.visitannapolis.org/index.asp>

  Port Annapolis Marina http://portannapolis.com/aaa/index.html<http://portannapolis.com/aaa/index.html>

  United States Naval Academy http://www.usna.edu/visit.htm<http://www.usna.edu/visit.htm>

  Cabaret II luxury yacht http://www.watermarkcruises.com/fleetCabaret.htm<http://www.watermarkcruises.com/fleetCabaret.htm>

  Phillips Seafood Restaurant  
  http://www.phillipsseafood.com/index.cfm?page=menus&id=6<http://www.phillipsseafood.com/index.cfm?page=menus&id=6>

  -- 
  Karl Mielenhausen
  Acting Commodore, C320IA
  Catalina 320 Hull 690
  New Bern, NC