J/Port Announces Rendezvous 2000

J/Port is excited at the prospect of the largest gathering of owners, their families & friends and of course their J/Boats, on the Bay this coming June 22 - July 1.

Rendezvous 2000 will bring cruisers & racers together for a week of sailing, socializing and J/Boat "education" in the extraordinary setting of the historic, Chesapeake Bay.

The itinerary will include both long distance and buoy races, cruises to the Eastern Shore and a visit to Baltimore's Inner Harbor. For those of you who can not participate in the entire week of exploring, a long weekend itinerary has been designed with you in mind.

The itinerary will have a comfortable mix of evening get-togethers and "free" evenings. Most days will have a race scheduled between anchorages, the sign-up for these events can be done in advance or within a reasonable time frame prior to the following day's race.

Additional notices will be posted on our website (http://www.jportannapolis.com) in the next couple of weeks. The itinerary will be completed and posted with a list of day & evening events as they are confirmed. Pricing for the individual activities will be sent with the initial mailing.

Please email Linda Ambrose (linda@jportannapolis.com) with any questions. We would like to begin a list of interested owners as soon as possible so check your calendar and let us know if you'll be able to join us in this exciting, new event.

LET'S MAKE THIS FIRST ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS A ROUSING SUCCESS. JOIN US!

Tentative Itinerary Set for Rendezvous 2000

This tentative itinerary should be "set in stone" by the end of February pending last minute confirmation of some of the evening activities. Individual class events may be organized once a final count of boats is determined.

Thursday, June 22 - arrive in Annapolis. Casual rendezvous in Sillery Bay (off Dobbins Island) in the evening.

Friday, June 23 - Rendezvous at Gibson Island - race to Baltimore. Anchor out or Dockspace will be available. Cocktail and Welcome Party at National Aquarium of Baltimore*

Saturday, June 24 - Race in Baltimore Harbor. Free afternoon, dinner at restaurant in Inner Harbor.

Sunday, June 25 - Race to Rhode River/West River, raft up. Free evening.

Monday, June 26 - Race to St. Michael's, dinner at Museum.

Tuesday, June 27 - Buoy races in St. Michael's, raft up in Shaw Bay. Free evening.

Wednesday, June 28 - Race to Oxford, Group Dinner at local restaurant.

Thursday, June 29 - Buoy Races in Oxford, free afternoon.

Friday, June 30 - Race to Annapolis. BBQ at J/Port. Skippers briefing for final day.

Saturday, July 1 - Pursuit Race for all classes. Start approximately 12:00 noon, finish approximately 3:00pm, awards ceremony.

*Evening at Aquarium tentative based on number of participants and availability.

Are any J-30s thinking about participation in the J-Rendezvous? I would like to suggest that if we participate, we consider some ways to make the races more appropriate for cruising crews of 2 to 4 people. Among these could be a no-spinnaker rule, a small jib only rule, a rule limiting the crew to 4 people, a rule permitting the limited use of the engine in light air, etc. Please give your reaction and your guess as to how much, if any, of the rendezvous you would participate in.

Ready to have some fun?? Join the Rendezvous 2000

The Rendezvous Mailing is out - we're ready for you to join in the Fun! We'll give you a handicap (adjusted accordingly, of course) so everyone can enjoy the trip. Consider this casual fun, or take it as seriously as you want to but either way, join us for a great adventure on the Bay. We do expect that most participants will be with family and for the racing to be LOW KEY!


Please Review our new ITINERARY & REGISTRATION FORM, fill out and fax back to us at 410-280-2079 or e-mail it to Linda Ambrose at linda@jportannapolis.com

JUNE 22-JULY 1, 2000

VESSEL & GUEST REGISTRATION

Name:__________________________
BoatName:______________________
Type:J/________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________
____________________________________


DAYTIME:_________________HOME:________________
FAX:_________________


EMAIL:___________________#OF CREW_______


The Rendezvous Itinerary is attached, revisions will be made on the web page (http://www.jportannapolis.com). In addition to those crew members who will be sailing with you, you are welcome to invite additional family members and friends to the functions planned ashore providing we are not filled to capacity.

REGISTRATION FEE
(Not Including Mooring or Dock Fees)


$100.00/*per boat; incl. t shirts for 2 adults - 4 or more days


$65.00/*per boat; incl. t shirts for 2 adults - 3 days or less


*Does not include entry fee for Pursuit Race on July 1


ALL GROUP DINNERS WILL BE PRICED A LA CARTE, TICKETS FOR THESE EVENINGS WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE - DINNER TICKET ORDER FORMS WILL BE MAILED UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR REGISTRATION FORM.


My vessel will be participating in the following days:


Friday, Race to Baltimore yes/no
Sunday, Race to Rhode/West River yes/no
Monday, Race to St. Michaels yes/no
Tuesday,Buoy Races in St. Michaels yes/no
Wednesday, Race to Oxford yes/no
Thursday, Buoy Race in Oxford yes/no
Friday, Race to Annapolis yes/no


I WOULD LIKE TO RACE IN THE PURSUIT RACE yes/no


PLEASE INCLUDE A CHECK FOR THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT AND MAIL IT ALONG WITH THIS FORM, TO J/PORT ATTN: LINDA AMBROSE,213 EASTERN AVENUE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403


J/Boats RENDEZVOUS 2000

ITINERARY & EVENT CALENDAR June 22 - July 1

Thursday, June 22 - arrive in Annapolis. Casual rendezvous in Sillery Bay (off Dobbins Island) in the evening. Get to know your fellow J/Boaters!

Friday, June 23 - Rendezvous at Gibson Island - race to Baltimore. Anchor out or Dockage will be available. Welcome Party, Hors d'ouerves Contest and Skippers Briefing at the Living Classrooms Foundation - Great Hall. Time to show off your culinary talents, wine & beer provided.

Saturday, June 24 - Lay Day in Baltimore. Visit the Tall Ships, Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, Fort McHenry, Federal Hill and many other exciting and educational places in this Historic City. Group Dinner at a restaurant in Inner Harbor.

Sunday, June 25 - Race to Rhode River/West River, raft up. Free evening.**

Monday, June 26 - Race to St. Michael's, Group Dinner in St. Michaels.

Tuesday, June 27 - Buoy races in St. Michael's, raft up in Shaw Bay. Free evening. **

Wednesday, June 28 - Race to Oxford, Group Dinner at local restaurant.

Thursday, June 29 - Buoy Races in Oxford, Free evening.**

Friday, June 30 - Race to Annapolis. BBQ at J/Port. Skippers briefing for final day.

Saturday, July 1 - Pursuit Race for all classes. Start approximately 12:00 noon, finish approximately 3:00pm, awards ceremony.

**Free Evenings - No "Formal" Dinner plans have been organized, individual boats may host other boats for cocktails or dinner if they so desire. All race schedules will be confirmed each morning. Race course and starting time/location will be weather dependant.


THE PURSUIT RACE on Saturday, July 1 will be considered a separate event from the Rendezvous itinerary and open to all J/Boats. Registration for this event will be announced in May. Remember - this is supposed to be FUN!!! Handicaps for the Rendezvous itself will be assigned (and adjusted accordingly!!)


DOCKAGE - If you are interested in dockage for the 2 nights in Baltimore, it is available at Center Dock Marina (410) 952-6656 at $1.50/ft or Inner Harbor East (410)625-1700 at $1.30/ft. Both are adjacent to The Living Classrooms Foundation which is our first port of call. Dockspace is limited due to OP Sail 2000 arriving in Baltimore the previous week so CALL NOW!


DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JUNE 1, 2000 - JOIN US!!!