I need to thank some people for helping to make this event possible ...

1) of course Annapolis Yacht Club and Severn Sailing Assoc ..

2) Annapolis Sailing School ... for even entertaining the idea of allowing us to use their beach ... then for saying YES !!! Please note ... THIS IS THE ONLY BEACH IN ANNAPOLIS/EASTPORT !!!! To Jason Pinter and the Korz's thanks!!! (there are "multihullers" undercover hiding everywhere !!!!)

3) West River Sailing Center, Mr Constantine Seremetis and Mr Chris Ford for providing their Signal/Comittee Boat for our use on our race circle.

4) Members of RHYC whom have volunteered their time and boats for a "back-up" Signal Boat and many "Mark" Boats.

5) CRAC ... for use of their storage trailer and set of "BIG PINKS" ... a set of 7' Tetra's from the 96' Atlanta Olympics (thanks Jill for getting those for us years ago !!!)

6) Hobie Fleet 54 for manpower, a tent, flags etc ...

7) Hobie Div11 whose members are "loaning" their boats to Juniors (NOT Chartering ... but LOANING ... big difference !!!), volunteering manpower, loaning equip, conducting seminars and training Junior Sailors for this event ...

8) The HCA-NA that has provided $$$'s, manpower, support, etc. Mr Mark Santorelli/HCA-NA Race Director has been engaged to be the PRO, Ms C. Bradshaw will be attending also. A BIG THANKS to Mr Chris Wessels !!!!

9) Mr Mark Schnieder ...


At first, when Chris approached Mark Schnieder and I w/ this request we thought ... IMPOSSIBLE ... the JO's are in Annapolis next year ... so we need an invitation and where will we launch from ??? (... or was it where do we launch from so we can get an invit' to the event ...) But it has come together nicely w/ the help of the Greater Multihull Community .... Thanks All.

Harry Murphey
Fleet54/Div11
RHYC Member
Div11/HCA-NA JO Liason/Facilitator