[C320-list] Ok, So who's attending the regatta? - Update

[Irving Grunes]

Bruce-Warren
I mailed my reservation few weeks ago and the check hasn't cleared yet.
Irving Grunes and Bob Seiden will be attending and bringing 2001 Isle of
Wight #851.
Please confirm receipt of registration.
It would be nice to see the list of expected attendees and boats at some
point
Irv Grunes
#851

On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 11:43 PM, <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:

> Jeff and others,
>
> The list of attendees is getting longer and the turnout of boats looks like
> it will be big.  Port Annapolis marina is allowing space for 15 boats and
> they are almost all gone.  We have been offered a few backup slips at the
> next marina so everyone needs to get their reservations in as soon as
> possible.  Here are a few points of interest for the members who are
> attending or are on-the-fence:
> 1.  If you are planning to attend please get your registration form and
> check to us as soon as you can.  Contractually, we need to start advising
> our caterers on our final numbers.
> If you need to send the check later, then send an email to
> C320Regatta08 at comcast.net and let us know you are coming and send the
> check later.
> 2. We've been asked if the $135 registration fee includes the Friday dinner
> cruise and the Saturday evening gala awards dinner.  The answer is – yes –
> the fee includes the dinners, the cruise, drawings, etc.  And we have
> children's rates this year.
> 3. You do not have to bring your boat.   The people that are bringing their
> boats will take you out cruising and/or racing Saturday and cruising on
> Sunday.  And don't forget your hotel reservation if you need one, we have
> special rates reserved for this event.  If you are bringing your boat, we've
> managed a great rate for this time of year too.
> 4. For you cruisers, here's your chance to sail on a 320 Saturday and
> Sunday in the historic waters of Annapolis – the Severn, Chesapeake Bay and
> Ego Alley.  Also, cruise aboard the 65-foot Cabaret II and enjoy a
> Maryland-style buffet dinner.  Don't forget your lei when boarding.
> 5. For you racers, this is your chance to compete and be the winner of the
> annual C320IA INTERNATIONAL regatta – take home a "V"ictory C320IA burgee
> and the perpetual half hull plaque where your name and boat name will be
> engraved.  Also, the Friday evening dinner cruise is now scheduled so we can
> have a front row seat for the start of the Maryland Governor's Cup race – a
> sail race down the bay after dusk with almost 400 boats participating.
> 6.  Meet and party with other 320 owners from around the country, see how
> others have modified their boats, and sail in unfamiliar waters
> 7.  We had hoped to have a speaker nailed down by now for Saturday night
> but we're still working on it.  We were close to getting Gary Jobson but he
> has a commitment in Rhode Island that weekend.  We're now working on the
> executive director of the National Sailing Hall of Fame planned for
> Annapolis.  It should be interesting so stay tuned.
> 8. Have you been to the boat show in Annapolis?  Well, this weekend will be
> different – guaranteed!  You'll get to see and enjoy Annapolis as it really
> is - no massive crowds, and the waterfront is open and not packed with
> vendors and floating docks.
> 9.  Tie-in a longer vacation with this weekend.  There are many historic
> and other fun things to do in the area – for example, did you know the Stars
> Spangled Banner was written outside Fort McHenry just north of Annapolis in
> Baltimore?
>
> Much of this information and more – the agenda, registration form, menus,
> local attractions, etc. - is on the C320IA website at: www.catalina320.com.
> Have a question?  Send it to C320Regatta08 at comcast.net.
>
> Warren Updike and I are out sailing the Bay for two weeks and will be back
> in town the 28th, we'll give you an update then when we'll have all the
> latest in front of us.  We hope many of you will join us – this is going to
> be a terrific weekend.
>
> Bruce Stumpp
> Co-Coordinator, 2008 C320IA Meeting and Regatta
> #647, Adventure
> Frog Mortar Creek, MD
>
>
> Hi All,
> Sounds like we have lots of boats,  a great cruise with front row parking
> at a big regatta,  food, activities and from what I hear, Orlando will be
> gracing the fashion runway in one of his famous Hawaiian shirts and yellow
> thong.  Perhaps I heard that last part wrong.
> Anyway,   there's still enough time left to make hotel and transportation
> reservations, so if you're on the fence or have never attended one of our
> annual events, believe me you won't be sorry you attended.  (other than the
> fact that it's addicting and you'll want to go again next year).
> So. Who's going?
> Cheers!
> -Jeff
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