[C320-list] 320 Regatta in Annapolis

[Scott Thompson]

Those of you attending might want to know that the annual Governor's Cup 
race from Annapolis to St. Mary's City starts from Annapolis on August 
1.  I believe that they usually start from buoy R2 at the entrance to 
the Severn River with the first start about 1800.  You might want to 
time the Friday evening dinner cruise to get out to the starting line on 
time!


Bruce Stumpp wrote:
> Orlando, 
> 
> The dates of the 320 Regatta are August 1-3.  We MIGHT include an afternoon
> activity on July 31 for those looking for a longer weekend but that's up in
> the air right now. 
> 
> The following was previously posted here by Karl  Mielenhausen, in case you
> missed it:
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 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
> To: C320IA Discussion List
> 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).
> 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
>