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Cruise -
Race Raft Up
| Please join us for a Raft Up and party following the NASS Race to Oxford
on Saturday September 13th to Sunday September 14th in Oxford, MD. |
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Racing
Information
As you will find in the sailing instruction, the start for our
class on Saturday will be at R"2" off Tolly Point at 10:10, but there is
a mandatory check in behind the starting line before the start. So one
should get there a bit earlier. There will be a large number of racers
around the start area. So we need to stay away from them while most of
them are starting ahead of our class. By the time of our start, there
should be only Multihull boats left in the start area, and it
should be less crowded.
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Racing for Cruisers
If you wish to sail with a group of boats from Annapolis
to Oxford, this is a good opportunity to try racing. There are typically
six boats racing and sometimes more. The Multihull Class is one of the
more relaxed classes. We have quite different types of boats in our
class and their relative performance depends heavily on the weather
conditions. One worthwhile philosophy is that it does not pay to
try to be overly competitive. Try to be safe rather than sorry, and try
to enjoy the party and company after the race. If we get a good result,
it's a bonus. When we perform poorly, we can always blame the
rating and the weather. Our racing is kind to our ego, I think and this
suits most of us fine.
But, of course you could have your own way of enjoying
each race. I think we owe to every participants and organizers to be
able to do what we like to do, because without them, we would have no
race to enjoy. Your participation is greatly appreciated and I hope you
will have a good time, and looking forward to seeing new racers on the
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Cruising for Racers
The cruisers will have the luxury of arriving in Oxford
earlier than those who are racing. Sooo.... Would you early arriving
cruisers plan to include us poor racers in the anchorage/raft up you
establish? Remember that we cannot block the channel off the club or the
ferry access. There is some tidal current in the area to consider when
stabilizing a large raft. Be ready for lots of odd looks. Most monohull
sailors don't normally see a raft that is 100' wide!
The racing boats are at the mercy of the winds if we don't want to be
disqualified. If the weather is not too light, we should make it there
before 1700 hours (5PM) and any boat not finishing by 1900 (7PM) hours
will be scored DNF.
Do you have the club Burgee?? Be sure to fly it
when we anchor (The RRS do not permit the display of club burgees while
racing).
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Anchoring/Docking
There is limited dock space available in Oxford and if
you don't already have a slip reserved at one of the marinas, it is
likely that they are already booked. It is always worth trying at the
last minute, because with such a large group there are always
cancellations. For those without a slip, the only choice is to anchor
out. You can either anchor near the beach next to the Tred Avon Yacht
Club (www.tayc.com)
and use the tender service provided by the club, or better yet beach the
boat (careful not get stranded at the low tide) and wade to the shore to
join the crowd at the club (or go to nearby restaurant, if you like).
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Getting Ashore
TAYC will be running a launch service out to anchored
boats, however the launch will not be monitoring a hailing channel. TAYC
suggests just standing by to hail the launch as it approaches. There is
a beach just off the strand (past the club in the vicinity of the ferry
dock) and TAYC suggests that this would be a good beaching location for
those taking their own dinghy to shore. For those who decide to anchor
near shore, wading ashore may be your best option.
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Charts
and Maps
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Chart of
Oxford, MD |
Street map of
Oxford, MD |
Aerial photo
of Tred Avon Yacht Club |
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Facilities
The club has a bath house with showers/changing area a
clubhouse and beach launch. There is no restaurant, but there are
usually pay-as-you-go parties set up after each race. These usually
include a dinner, band and bar. In the past, other clubs have allowed
camping on the property after regattas. If you want to put up a tent and
camp ashore, please call the club directly to find out if the club will
allow camping after the regatta.
There will be a big party at the club. After a night on
the boat, the club will usually have breakfast available.
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Lodging
If you wish to stay in a hotel choices in Oxford are
limited. Easton, about 12 miles away is your next best bet. We have used
V&D Sedan Service in both St. Michaels and Oxford and have been pleased
with them. They will need about 20 minutes notice to have a car in
Oxford. The trip to Easton is based on the number of passengers, but is
about $12 to $15 without tip.
| V&D Sedan Service (let Vernon know that you
are a CMA member, he has been helpful to club members in the past) |
Bus: 410-752-6094
Cell: 410-303-8674
Page: 410-850-6032 |
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Hotels in Easton, MD |
| Econo Lodge |
(410) 822-5555 |
| Comfort Inn |
(410) 820-8333 |
| Days Inn |
(410) 822-4600 |
| Atlantic Budget Inn |
(410) 822-2200 |
| Tidewater Inn |
(410) 822-1300 |
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Hotels in Oxford, MD |
| Robert Morris Inn |
(410) 226-5511 |
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Hotels in St. Michaels, MD |
| St. Michaels Motor
Inn |
(410) 745-3333 |
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Contacts
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