UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming events that may be of interest to Grampian Sailors
2006 Grampian Rendezvous!
The 2006 sail-in is planned for the August long weekend, August 5 - 7, 2006 at, the Telegraph Harbour Marina in the British Columbia Gulf Islands.
Excitement:
For more information: http://members.shaw.ca/nbell/rendezvous/
Important
Note:
The marina is expecting us, but if you are
planning to attend, be sure to call the Marina at 1-800-246-6011 to
make your reservation
Good Old Boat Racing Regatta
This was submitted in 2005 but leaving posted in case it is an annual event
Hello, All. I am sending you this
note to let you know about the Good Old Boat racing regatta (quite informal
racing) to be sailed in the Annapolis, MD area in October. If you are not
a Chesapeake Bay (or environs) sailor, I apologize for taking your time.
If you are a Middle East Coaster, please read on. I apologize for this
note being late this year. I've been too tied up lately. If you can
make it, I guarantee you will enjoy it.
We established the Good Old Boat Regatta (yes, the GOBR) four years ago as an
alternative to sailing competition with carbon fiber and canoe bottom boats with
no woodwork in sight. This is a non-profit social effort established by a
couple of "good old boat" owners. After we started the effort,
the good people at Good Old Boat Magazine loved the idea, and became a sponsor
with publicity and awards. You might have seen the write-up on the race in
Good Old Boat Magazine last Fall. Heritage Marine Insurance has also joined us
as a sponsor.
The races are run in the Chesapeake Bay the first two Saturdays in October (2nd
and 9th this year). Racing can coincide with visits to the Annapolis Boat
Shows. There is a free waterfront party with refreshments after each
racing day on scenic Mill Creek off Whitehall Bay near the Bay Bridge.
Free anchoring spots available with tender service. You can enter for
either day or for both. Awards for each race day. Entry fees are $25
for one day and $40 for both days. You don't need to be a regular racer to
enjoy this event. The camaraderie among the owners and crews of
distinguished boats is one of our primary goals.
We have established a number of formats to include starts for full keels, fin
keels, manufacturers, spinnaker, non-spinnaker, ladies only, and one design (and
any other good idea or combination that comes along). All we need is
enough entries to form a start for a particular group. The only boat
requirement is that the first hull of your boat type had to be built no later
than 1975. If your boat does not have a handicap rating, we will work out
something equitable.
By the way, in this message, "we" is/are Charlie Husar (owner of a CAL
25 and a CAL 40, and Sailnet CAL list member), and Don Frye (Pearson Triton
owner and good guy). Our sailing club, Shearwater Sailing Club, sponsors
the event.
Don't worry about the application due dates. We use those to estimate
awards, but we can take later applications. Just send a note or call.
More information is available on the Shearwater Sailing Club web site:
http://www.shearwatersc.org/
Also available on the Good Old Boat Magazine web site:
http://www.goodoldboat.com/regatta_gob.html
I will drop off your list soon to avoid cluttering your inbox. If you
would like more information, please send E-Mail to:
Charlie Husar
husar_charlie@bah.com
410-266-6216
or:
Don Frye
donaldfrye@aol.com
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