[Rhodes22-list] Annapolis Good Old Boat Regatta

[ed kroposki]

Too bad Stan did not buy that boat that was on ebay last spring.  Since it
was one of his original boats it would have qualified for this Regatta.
Anybody on the list thinking of sailing their "Good Old Boat" in this event.
I know there are a couple of 30 year old boats on this list.  I think that
it would be neat to have Stan and Lloyd sail a boat in this event.  Do we
have anybody older than these two guys?  

Ed K

-----Original Message-----
From: Husar Charlie [mailto:husar_charlie at bah.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 1:02 PM
To: rhodes-list at sailnet.net
Subject: [rhodes-list] Annapolis Good Old Boat Regatta

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 at bah.com
410-266-6216

or:

Don Frye
donaldfrye at aol.com

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