[C320-list] "Destination Paradise" The 2008 Annual Meeting and Regatta, Annapolis, MD

[warren updike]

It's less than a month now until August 1-3, for the 2008 Annual Meeting and
Regatta.  In case you've been away, (on Mars, perhaps,) all the info you
need to attend is at: www.catalina320.com/dokuwiki/regatta2008/start.  

You should know that due to the lack of a Regatta in the past two years,
your C320 Association is contributing $3,000 toward the events.  That amount
nearly covers the cost of the Friday evening cruise boat.  What a club!!

The discounted rate deal at the Doubletree Annapolis Hotel has expired; but,
there are still rooms available and possible discounts from AAA Auto Club,
bank, credit card issuer, etc.  The Hotel offers a Sunday brunch at which
the hotel is offering our members a 50% discount from the published price of
approx. $24pp.  What a deal.  Remember, the Doubletree has shuttle service
to/from the marina and downtown Annapolis.

There are 14 boats with space at the Port Annapolis Marina.  That is about
their limit, but it may not be too late to get another in there.  If not,
message C320regatta08 at comcast.net and Bruce or Warren will work on getting
you dock space nearby.  There is at least one other boat attending that is
docked elsewhere in Annapolis or thereabouts.  Port Annapolis Marina also
has shuttle service to/from downtown Annapolis and the Doubletree Hotel.
The marina also has ample parking so if you are driving, park at the marina
and take the shuttle or water taxi into Annapolis. 

We have 60 people attending as of today; and, there is space for more.  So
if you've been on the fence, fall into the Regatta.  The Friday evening
cruise boat, Cabaret II, has a capacity of 80, so at 60 to 70, we should not
be crowded at all.  We expect to be watching the start of the Maryland
"Governors Cup Yacht Race" www.smcm.edu/govcup, the annual race to party at
St. Mary's Maryland.

Not a member?  Join-up at www.catalina320.com and meet us in Annapolis.

Phillips will be picking a mountain of crab meet for all those Chesapeake
Bay crab cakes we're ordering.

Bruce Stumpp and Warren Updike