[C320-list] C320IA Regatta Deadline Coming Soon

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

To:  All members of the Catalina 320 International Association

Time is running out to make plans 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.

Hotel and/or Marina reservations need to be made by 1 July in order to  
qualify for our preferred rates. I suggest that you do those first, then  
send Warren Updike your completed registration form and Regatta fees. Full  
details and forms may be found by going to this link:
http://www.catalina320.com/dokuwiki/regatta2008/start

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.

Updated Regatta Schedule:       
http://www.catalina320.com/dokuwiki/regatta2008/scheduleofevents

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
Catalina 320 Hull 690
New Bern, NC
Join us at the C320IA Regatta and Meeting in Annapolis, MD - August 1-3,  
2008