2009 CR 914 National Championship Regatta Update

Preparations are well underway for the 2009 CR 914 Nationals to be held in San
Diego, October 16-18. Building on our experience hosting the 2003 and 2006
Nationals, we are aiming to make this year's event the best one yet.

As with the past San Diego CR 914 Nationals, social events will take place at
the San Diego Yacht Club, but this year racing activities will be at the Mission
Bay Model Yacht Pond. This combines the best of both worlds, a great place to
party and an outstanding sailing venue. On the 2009 Nationals website you will
find the notice of races, regatta entry form, schedule of events, list of
accommodations, etc. The website is www.sdyc.org/cr914nationals.

Trophies will be awarded to the top eight finishers and to the top three in the
Masters class. You are encouraged to get your entry form in as soon as possible
and to book your accommodations to take advantage of the rates we obtained for
the hotels listed on our website. You should also reserve a charter boat if you
prefer not to ship your own boat to San Diego. We have a limited number of
excellent charter boats available (see the website).

Your entry fee includes hors d'oeuvres and dinner on Friday and Saturday
(complimentary wine with Saturday dinner). Also included on race days are
morning coffee and donuts, lunches and soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres during the
Sunday post regatta awards ceremony. Terrific door prizes will be given out
during the Saturday evening festivities. For those of you bringing family
along, we will have a limited number of passes to the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal
Park, Sea World and the USS Midway.

We look forward to welcoming those of you who have competed in previous San
Diego Nationals and those who have yet to experience this great event. Come join
us and have a good time with your fellow CR 914ers. The CR 914 Nationals are
always fun, competitive and memorable. Mark your calendar and book your
reservations. We hope to see you in October!

Dick Huntington, Co-chairman, 2009 CR 914 National Championship Regatta
e-mail: dickhuntington at cox.net