EVENTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Womens Match
Racing championship
Boatyard Bar & Grill ProAm Fleet Race Public Invited
Welcome to the 2011 Santa Maria Cup Championship The Eastport Yacht Club and the City of Annapolis are pleased to welcome you to the 2011 Santa Maria Cup Championship. The Santa Maria Cup Match Racing Championship is one of only four Women’s ISAF Grade 1 events held in the US and the only one outside of Florida and Wisconsin. We are pleased to host some of the best women’s sailing teams from around the globe to race in J 22’s on the waters of the Severn River. 2011 marks the 15th year that EYC and the City of Annapolis have had the privilege of watching outstanding female sailors go head to head in round robin competition. Many of the competitors will be representing their countries in the 2012 Olympics so Santa Maria Cup is a wonderful way to get an Olympic preview. There are many ways for youngsters and adults to engage in this event and we encourage you to do so. Join us for our week-long Celebrate Women in Sailing festivities! On behalf of the Eastport Yacht Club and over 100 Santa Maria Cup volunteers who reside in the City, we extend a warm welcome to the teams, coaches, International Judges and Umpires who will make all of this possible on the water from September 27 through October 1, 2011. We would also like to thank all of the local and national businesses that have contributed time, money and services as sponsors for this unique regatta. It is they and the many volunteers who truly make Annapolis the Sailing Capital of the country. Rick Jackson Commodore Eastport Yacht Club
Josh Cohen Mayor City of Annapolis
YOU’RE INVITED TO...
Time: 4:00 pm Location: Severn River Cheer for sailors from area high schools, colleges and sailing clubs as they challenge the Santa Maria Cup teams. J-22 crews who wish to enter this race should contact smc.eyc@eastportyc.org.
Watermark’s Harbor Queen Spectator Cruise Public Invited
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Location: Annapolis City Dock Experience the Boatyard Bar & Grill ProAm Fleet Race from a front row seat, while enjoying a 90-minute cruise aboard the Harbor Queen! Tickets: $20/adults $16/students 12+ $12/children 3 -11 Reservations: www.watermarkcruises.com/cruises.htm
Opening Ceremony Public Invited
Time: 6:00 pm Location: Susan C. Campbell Park at Annapolis City Dock Bring the family! Experience Olympic excitement in downtown Annapolis, as our competitors march in with their country flags borne by young area female sailors. Give our guests a warm welcome at the official kick-off of the 21st Annual Santa Maria Cup Women’s Match Racing Championship and Celebrate Women in Sailing Week!
Hell Point Seafood Welcome Reception invitation only
Time: Immediately following Opening Ceremony Location: Hell Point Seafood Santa Maria Cup sailors, officials, sponsors and honored guests are invited to a Welcome Reception, graciously hosted by Hell Point Seafood and the National Sailing Hall of Fame, with generous contributions from area restaurants, caterers and suppliers.
GREET, MEET, MINGLE LEARN, OBSERVE, CELEBRATE
PARTICIPATE! For more information about any of these activities, please visit www.eastportyc.org under On the Water: Santa Maria Cup or email smc.eyc@eastportyc.org. 2 • 2011 Santa Maria Cup
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