Our sympathy to all the southern sailors. This just came in from our gracious hosts. There is still time to order new sails- even the older sharks are still competitive with a new jib! Come join us! Be a part of history as we continue with the longest continual catamaran national Championship.
let us know if you need any parts to get a shark together for this event.
Rob Turbett
May 31, 2010
Dear Shark Sailors,
You are cordially invited to the 49th Annual American Shark Association Nationals taking place on the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan during the week of August 8-13th, 2010. The schedule of events is as follows:
Tuesday, August 9
11- 1:30 pm. Pre-registration Traverse City State Park
Sail Measuring (John Cobb)
2:00 pm Practice Race
5:30 pm Welcome Wine and Cheese Party – State Park
Wednesday, August 11
9:00 am Late Registration – Traverse City State Park
10:00 am Skipper’s Meeting – Traverse City State Park
12:00 Start 1st Race
2nd Race back-to-back
Activity: 6 pm Picnic at Traverse City State Park
Thursday, August 12
9:00 am Skipper’s Meeting – Traverse City State Park
11:00 am Start 3rd Race
4th Race back-to-back
Annual Meeting immediately following racing at the state park
Activity: OPEN
Friday, August 13
9:00 am Skipper’s Meeting – Traverse City State Park
11:00 am Start 5th Race
6th Race back-to-back
5:00-6:00 pm **** at location TBD
6:00 pm Banquet and Awards at location TBD
Reservations for camping can be made at the Traverse City State Park located at 1132 US-31, Traverse City MI 49686.
Reservations: (800)447-2757
Phone: (231) 922-5270
http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=501&type=SPRKThere are various hotels in the area. Two are within walking distance of the State Park and their contact information is as follows:
Hampton Inn
(231) 946-8900
Quality Inn
(231) 929-4423
Looking forward to seeing you there,
Regatta Co-chairs:
Nancy Schaller Bob and Nancy Ward
