[C320-list] 2nd Request - Action required - Respond interested or not - 2014 Rendezvous

[Dick Walker]

Hi

I hosted the two regattas on San Diego on '01 and. '06 at the Coronado YC. We had 13 boats in 'O6 and about 120 members. A good time was had by all



Cheers

Dick Walker
WindWalker II #687
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Jan 18, 2014, at 13:58, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Jeff - We have had 2 meetings in Marina del Rey and 1 in San Diego since I
> have been a member.  As far as boats go, there were not many at any of the
> meetings with San Diego, I believe, getting the most.  My memory is 5-6
> boats in Marina del Rey and a few more in San Diego.  All, despite low boat
> attendance, were wonderful events with one even including a tour of the
> Catalina factory hosted and guided by Gerry Douglas (but no free samples!).
> And each West Coast meeting did have a significant number of East Coast
> attendees!  We have had 2 meetings on the Chesapeake (Baltimore and
> Annapolis) that were much better attended (about 10-11 boats in Baltimore,
> 15-16 boats in Annapolis).  We tried to have another meeting in Marina del
> Rey about 3 years ago and when we finally pulled the plug on that one, I
> think we had 1 boat committed.  And of course last year in Michigan we could
> not get sufficient interest to make the effort worthwhile (2 boats tops).
> What Jerry and his crew have pulled off so early in the year is nothing
> short of miraculous!  My sense is that Solomons just might be the
> best-attended Rendezvous yet - both in numbers of boats and attendees.
> 
> All this said, I would love to see someone step up and again try to organize
> a West Coast Rendezvous - San Diego, Marina del Rey, San Francisco, Seattle,
> etc. - whatever it takes.  I know from watching my wife when she was Vice
> Commodore and trying to organize a futile effort in Marina del Rey, there is
> a fair amount of work to be done by volunteers to pull one of these off but
> if successful, they are oh-so worthwhile for all attendees.  
> 
> For those who do attend, make sure to bring a camera and a note pad as there
> is no way you will remember all the great ideas that folks have done to
> their boats that one will be wanting to do immediately upon returning home!
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Brown
> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 12:40 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 2nd Request - Action required - Respond interested
> or not - 2014 Rendezvous
> Importance: High
> 
> Jerry
> Sounds like fun but for us folks in California, it's quite the journey.
> However, I would really like to see if anyone wishes to do the same on the
> West Coast, perhaps Catalina or San Diego.  Open to anyones thoughts.
> 
> Jeff Brown
> "Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
> Hull 78
> (949) 350-5123
> oceanblues at mac.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Jan 17, 2014, at 5:44 AM, Jerry Taylor <jerry at jerrytaylorhomes.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Your committee would like to thank those who responded in the last week.
> There are still a lot of no replies!  We would appreciate if the members
> that have not responded could do so within the next 4 days.  Please take a
> couple of minutes over the upcoming holiday weekend to let us know your
> intentions.  It is not a commitment, just if you are interested or not.  So
> far, 16 boats and 53 folks have expressed an interest!!!  The 2014
> Rendezvous is a definite go and we just need to fine tune attendance for
> planning purposes.  Please note there is some additional information below.
>> 
>> Your committee is pleased to announce that all preliminary plans have been
> finalized for the August 1, 2, 3 event at the Holiday Inn, Solomon's Island,
> MD.
>> 
>> All Inclusive Registration Fees:  
>>   Adult age 13 and over:  $100 each
>>   Child age 4 through 12:  $50 each
>>   Child age 3 and under: No Charge
>>   Box Lunches: $8
>> 
>> Fee includes: 
>> a.. Friday evening cookout on the Afterdeck,  b.. Buffet style dinner 
>> in Ball room Saturday evening,  c.. Coffee/donuts/bagels on Afterdeck 
>> Sat/Sun morning,  d.. Racing/awards,  e.. Wine for visiting 320 boats 
>> open house,  f.. Embroidered ball hat,  g.. Door Prizes,  h.. FUN, 
>> FUN, FUN!!  You will love Solomon's Island!!
>> 
>> Holiday Inn Room Rates:
>>   King or double beds:  $119 + 11% tax.  Call the front desk and
> reference group code # CI5 to get the discount.  Do NOT make reservations
> through the         HI website or 800 number.  There are other hotels in the
> nearby area (Lusby, Prince Frederick, California, Lexington Park).
>> 
>> Slip Rates:
>>   $1.00 per foot, includes use of all hotel facilities.
>>    Room rates are $99 for anyone getting a slip. 
>>    Call John Landry, Dock Master at Solomons Harbor Marina (located at
> the HI) to make slip reservations at 410-326-1052.  He may be a little slow
> getting back to you this time of year.
>> 
>> We need your help in planning this event. Please respond "interested" or
> "not interested" in attending and if you will probably be coming by boat.
> Please  respond within a week or by January 16th.  This is not a commitment,
> just need to know for planning purposes.      
>> 
>> A full Schedule of Events is on our website. We will be continuing to 
>> add information to the website as time goes on, so check back often. 
>> On line registration will go live next Wednesday.  Feel free to 
>> contact me with any questions you may have.  Cell: 410.474.6834
>> 
>> Thank you for your prompt response,
>> 
>> Jerry Taylor
>> Vice Commodore
>