CMCS announces 2010 Summerset Regatta
The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society, known for
sailing the waters of Southwest Florida and beyond, will hold the 45th annual Summerset Regatta on October 16-17, in the Gulf off Fort Myers Beach.
With its “Sail the Tradition” theme, CMCS will continue the tradition of contributing thousands of dollars from the proceeds to local youth sailing groups, up and down the coast. The activities include racing, social and happy hour events, prize drawings, and the awards dinner at the Captiva Ballroom at Pink Shell Resort.
For 45 consecutive years, the sailors of Southwest Florida have gathered to celebrate the end of summer by participating in this area’s premier sailing event.
This year, hundreds of sailors are expected from Tampa Bay to the Florida Keys, participating in more than 50 boats in seven classes. The Offshore Sailing School Buoy Races on Saturday, and the West Marine Coastal Race on Sunday will inspire the competition among sailors representing eight different sailing clubs.
Each vessel entered will be eligible for fantastic door prizes, such as haul-outs, boat services, gift certificates and nautical supplies. The 2010 race will include many of our area’s fastest racing yachts and previous Boat of the Year winners. The Summerset Regatta is the first regatta to be scored in the 2010 2011 BOTY racing for Southwest Florida, Charlotte Harbor and the Caloosahatchee BOTY competitions.
For further information, contact the following CMCS flag officers:
Regatta Chairperson and Vice Commodore Steve Romaine at 482-6280
or by email at Sromaine294@yahoo.com; Rear Commodore of Racing Dan Merriman at 466-4316 or by email at sailordan07@comcast.net. The CMCS Website is www.cmcs-sail.org
The 45th Summerset Regatta
Schedule of Events
– Wednesday, Oct. 13
Registration deadline 1900 hours
– Friday, Oct. 15
Shoreside activities start at 1830 hours when the Regatta kicks off with the Lexus of Fort Myers Skippers’ Meeting/Party at Bonita Bill’s at 702 Fisherman’s Wharf, with free beer, soda, and pizza. There will be a drawing for cruisers’ prizes too.
– Saturday, Oct. 16
First Start 0930 hrs
Offshore Sailing School Buoy Races off Fort Myers Beach
Post race cocktail party starts at 1800 hours at Coconuts, at the Pink Shell Resort. Cash bar with free beer and hors d’oeuvres. Drawing for racers’ prizes.
– Sunday, Oct. 17
First Start at 0930 hrs
West Marine Coastal Race off Fort Myers Beach. Finish in the Gulf of Mexico off the Pink Shell Resort.
1830 hrs awards dinner and party at The Pink Shell Resort, Captiva Ballroom.
CMCS announces 2010 Summerset Regatta
The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society, known for
sailing the waters of Southwest Florida and beyond, will hold the 45 annual Summerset Regatta on October 16-17, in the Gulf off Fort Myers Beach.
With its “Sail the Tradition” theme, CMCS will continue the tradition of contributing thousands of dollars from the proceeds to local youth sailing groups, up and down the coast. The activities include racing, social and happy hour events, prize drawings, and the awards dinner at the Captiva Ballroom at Pink Shell Resort.
For 45 consecutive years, the sailors of Southwest Florida have gathered to celebrate the end of summer by participating in this area’s premier sailing event.
This year, hundreds of sailors are expected from Tampa Bay to the Florida Keys, participating in more than 50 boats in seven classes. The Offshore Sailing School Buoy Races on Saturday, and the West Marine Coastal Race on Sunday will inspire the competition among sailors representing eight different sailing clubs.
Each vessel entered will be eligible for fantastic door prizes, such as haul-outs, boat services, gift certificates and nautical supplies. The 2010 race will include many of our area’s fastest racing yachts and previous Boat of the Year winners. The Summerset Regatta is the first regatta to be scored in the 2010 2011 BOTY racing for Southwest Florida, Charlotte Harbor and the Caloosahatchee BOTY competitions.
For further information, contact the following CMCS flag officers:
Regatta Chairperson and Vice Commodore Steve Romaine at 482-6280
or by email at Sromaine294@yahoo.com; Rear Commodore of Racing Dan Merriman at 466-4316 or by email at sailordan07@comcast.net. The CMCS Website is www.cmcs-sail.org
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The 45th Summerset Regatta
Schedule of Events
– Wednesday, Oct. 13
Registration deadline 1900 hours
– Friday, Oct. 15
Shoreside activities start at 1830 hours when the Regatta kicks off with the Lexus of Fort Myers Skippers’ Meeting/Party at Bonita Bill’s at 702 Fisherman’s Wharf, with free beer, soda, and pizza. There will be a drawing for cruisers’ prizes too.
– Saturday, Oct. 16
First Start 0930 hrs
Offshore Sailing School Buoy Races off Fort Myers Beach
Post race cocktail party starts at 1800 hours at Coconuts, at the Pink Shell Resort. Cash bar with free beer and hors d’oeuvres. Drawing for racers’ prizes.
– Sunday, Oct. 17
First Start at 0930 hrs
West Marine Coastal Race off Fort Myers Beach. Finish in the Gulf of Mexico off the Pink Shell Resort.
1830 hrs awards dinner and party at The Pink Shell Resort, Captiva Ballroom.