Twelfth Annual Good Old Boat Regatta
Sponsored by Good Old Boat Magazine
Hosted by Shearwater Sailing Club
Bulletin from the Good Old Boat Regatta in Annapolis
October 8-9, 2011 in Annapolis, MD
The Good Old Boat Regatta in Annapolis is now in its 12th year in Annapolis, Maryland. The "Sailing Regatta for the Rest of Us" has always been structured to provide a fun, informal racing venue for boats of "some maturity." Until now, the "GOBR" has only allowed boats whose first hull was built no later than 1975 to participate, but times change (as do we all). The regatta now permits boats designed up to 1980 to come out for the fun. The change took a lot of thought, since boat designs started to change in that timeframe (materials and hulls) and the GOBR wants only classic boats on the line. The organizers of the event will make sure that "classic plastic" and wood remain the rule.
However, some things never change. The GOBR still provides a bunch of items that celebrate our vessels and the people who sail them.
- Two days of informal racing in the company of really neat boats and people on government mark courses
- A chance to race "one design" if three or more boats of a common design participate (spinnakers not used in handicap classes or optional for one design)
- Free parties both days with awards, food, libations, and music each day
- Participation open for one day (pick either day) or two days of racing
- A chance to sail with boats of your hull type (handicap classes include fin keel and full keel starts)
- Overnight mooring in quiet water at the party site with tender service
- A chance to combine some racing fun with a visit to the Annapolis Boat Show that weekend
- A visit from the great folks at Good Old Boat magazine, "The Sailing Magazine for the Rest of Us"
- A chance to get a run-down on the race format and some basic racing rules at the Skippers Meeting on Friday night October 7 (at the party site in Mill Creek – mandatory for first-timers)
If you would like to get in on the GOBR or just find out more about the event, please go to the Shearwater Sailing Club web site at: <http://www.shearwatersc.net>.
You can also contact Charlie Husar at husar_charlie@bah.com or call 410-266-6216.
The GOBR has always been flexible to accommodate the desires of our sailors. We build the racing fleets around the boat designs of the boats entered. Entry dates are not hard and fast, but the organizers do need to know if you are coming so that we can structure the fleets and starts. If you plan to come, just drop your application in the mail but also let Charlie know your name, boat name, boat make and model, and what day(s) you want to participate.
Charlie has been on the road a lot (business, unfortunately) of late (we think he is in California right now) and he requests that, if you call, please leave a message and he will get back to you. His email address is the best way to reach him right now.
The Annapolis GOBR folks look forward to seeing you (and your good old boat) on the second weekend in October.
