3/13/2019
Good Morning, Sailors!
I'm pleased to report that the event is moving along quite well. We have responded to numerous requests for entry packets so far and hope to receive many more. If you are concerned about the weather at the after-race party, let me tell you at this time that you have no need for concern. Also, we have done up a completely new course chart for the event with more options should the conditions on the water be less than ideal. It is our most sincere hope to have all the boats that enter actually finish the course. But keep in mind, we do not want a "boat parade" either. We plan to challenge you and your crew with a fun and interesting race, the completion of which you can be proud of.
Many of you are familiar with the culinary beauty and elegance that is Waterside in Channel Islands Harbor. Some of you have probably dined there before, whether for lunch, dinner, happy hour, or their exceptional Sunday Brunch. On behalf of Homeport Regatta Sailing, I am pleased to announce that, this year, our After-Race Gala will be held at Waterside in Channel Islands Harbor! Owner, Tony, and his executive chef, have put together a delectable Polynesian menu presented open buffet style that will have your taste buds screaming for more. And, no paper plates or plastic cups this year. Waterside is pulling out all the stops. There will be all the wonderful service many of you who have dined at Waterside have come to expect on real plates with real silverware and everything. And, just in case you were wondering, the restaurant will be closed to the public for the duration of our event. Yes, we will have the place all to ourselves for great food, an outrageous raffle, fun and danceable live music, and Polynesian style "Ohana". The after-race party will open at 5:00 p.m. on race day, May 4, 2019. Awards will be presented at around 6:00 p.m. This year again, the prizes will be well worth sailing for.
The beauty of sponsorship is that it helps us keep the costs down. As such, each paid entrant will receive two meal tickets for the after race party. Meal tickets will thereafter cost $10.00 per person and will be available after April 30, at the Skippers Meeting at 8:30 on race day, and at the door. (We will make them available for advance purchase as well, and I will fill you in on that later). One can barely hit the happy hour menu for that. The restaurant bar will be open and available on a no-host basis. So, please, if you have not already done so, get your entry packets and fees in so we can expect to see you at the Skippers Meeting, on the race course, and at the After-Race Gala event.
At some point in the not too distant future, I will be asking each entrant to give me the number of crew for which they would like to request wrist bands and meal tickets. The wristbands will be in your skippers bag when you register at the Skippers Meeting along with 2 meal tickets. Additional meal tickets will be available for purchase at that time. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time. And, don't worry: If your husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, son or daughter, does not sail but will be joining you at the after-race party, there will be wristbands and meal tickets available. After all, this year is all about "Ohana". Like last year, this is NOT a party open to the public. It is a celebration of our entrants. Without an authorized wristband, you don't get in. We will be ironing out all the details and letting you know in short order.
In the mean time, thanks to all of you who have committed to joining us this year, and a huge thanks to our sponsors We are looking forward to seeing you again! In the interim, should you have any questions or desire any additional information, please do not hesitate to post your question here at homeportregatta@yahoo.com and I will respond as close to immediately as I can.
Regards,
Larry Golkin, Principal
Homeport Regatta Sailing
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