<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="font-weight: bold; "><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ff221b" size="4">December update</font></div><div><u>Please note change</u>: All cheques must be made out to <b>PETER DUNCAN</b> (not Albacore Transport as previously indicated). If you have already mailed a cheque, please contact me and we can work out how to correct this situation.</div><div><br></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ff221b">ONLY 4 (four) spots remain</font>… with several expressing interest in these.</div><div><br></div><div>In the container as of today:</div><div><br></div><div><u>Helm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Crew<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Albacore #</u></div><div>Barney Harris<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>David Byron<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>8200</div><div>Peter Duncan<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>TBD<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>8199</div><div>Jamie Stanley<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Julie Stewart<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>8198</div><div>Bob Bear<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>TBD<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>8123</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Who else wants to go? Get your $300 deposit in the mail ASAP</div><div><br></div><div>Peter</div><div><br></div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#063ff4" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: xx-large; ">Don't miss the boat!</font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" size="6">Container to Abersoch leaves in <b>6 MONTHS!!</b></font><div><b><br></b></div><div>I will be organizing a container to take boats over to Abersoch, Wales for the 2013 Internationals and bring them back after the event. The <u>preliminary</u> plan is as follows:</div></div><div><br></div><div>June 30<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Load container in Hampton, VA following US Nationals</div><div>July 30<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Boats available to unload in Abersoch, UK</div><div>Aug 3<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>2013 Internationals begins with measurement and practice race (see details below)</div><div>Aug 9<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Final race and prize giving </div><div>Sept 6<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Unload container in Washington area (probably WSM) in advance of President's Cup regatta</div><div><br></div><div>Total cost for transport depends on how many boats we end up shipping. I usually bundle in entry fee and regatta insurance to relieve competitors from need to handle international exchange for these items. The current estimate of the total cost of transport, regatta insurance and entry fee to be in the range of $1000-2000 per boat. Previous costs per boat have been $1200 in 2001 and $1500 in 2005.</div><div><br></div><div><u>Deposit Schedule</u></div><div>Initial deposit $300. 2nd deposit in Jan-Feb. ≈ $500. 3rd deposit in Apr. ≈ $500. Final Deposit in May.</div><div><br></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ff221b">Container spaces are allocated based on date of receipt of your initial deposit</font>. Preliminary interest suggest we will use an 8 boat container. Two deposits are already in, leaving only 6 more spots available. You can secure your place in the container by sending your <b>NON_REFUNDABLE</b> deposit in US$ to me. I have opened a separate bank account to hold funds and disburse as needed to pay expenses. <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#063ff4"><b>Make cheques payable to <u>Peter Duncan.</u></b></font></div><div><br></div><div>Mail to:</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Peter Duncan</div><div>550M Ritchie Hwy, #144</div><div>Severna Park, MD 21146</div><div><br></div><div>You are under no obligation to continue to fund deposits (if you determine you can not go). Your only commitment is deposits already received which are non-refundable once paid. You may sell your space to another sailor. I will collect a small surplus of funds to cover unexpected contingencies. Any excess amounts collected will be refunded approximately 3-6 months after boats return to USA and all fees and contingencies have been paid.</div><div><br></div><div>If you have any questions, please contact me. Feel free to forward this to other sailors who may be interested in going. The more spaces we fill in the container the lower the cost for all.</div><div><br></div><div>Best regards,</div><div><br></div><div>Peter</div><div><div style="font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; "><i>__________________________________</i></div><div style="font-size: 12px; "><div style="font-style: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i>Peter Duncan</i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i><br></i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i>410-431-5478</i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i><a href="mailto:sailfaster@aol.com">sailfaster@aol.com</a></i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i><br></i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i><br></i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i>Mailing Address and Office contact information:</i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i><br></i></div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i>550M Ritchie Hwy, #144</i></div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><i>Severna Park, MD 21146</i></div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><i>410-431-5480 (office)</i></div><div style="font-style: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; "><i>410-507-1858 (mobile)</i></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><u>Event Details from Mike Banner, Regatta Chairman</u></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The event will take place at South Caernavonshire Yacht Club at Abersoch, North Wales from Sat 3rd to Fri 9th Aug 2013. We are aiming to get a minimum of 50 boats and already have 15 UK boats committed.<br><br>The entry fees will be:<br><br>£135 for entry before 1st May 2013 (ie 3 months before event)<br><br>£155 for entry after 1st May 2013<br><br>The racing programme will be:<br><br>2 races per day on:<br><br>Sun 4th<br>Mon 5th<br>Tues 6th<br><br>Lay Day- Wed 7th - Junior Championship for Under 21 helms if enough interest<br><br>2 races per day on:<br><br>Thurs 8th<br>Fri 9th plus Prizegiving after racing<br><br>A total of 10 races from which:<br><br>The first 6 with 1 discard will decide the UK Nationals (and count towards the Internationals)<br><br>All 10 with 2 discards will decide the Internationals<br><br>There will be a Gold and a Silver fleet with appropriate prizes for each<br><br>Travel Info<br><br>The nearest airports are Liverpool and Manchester though Birmingham would also be an option. All are within 3 hours drive of the venue. <br>There are plenty of Albacore people local to these airports who could arrange pick ups/transport and first night accomodation. Arriving via London airports is an option and you could get a 3 hr train from Central London to within one hours drive of Abersoch.<br><br>The nearest container port would be Liverpool (Holyhead on Anglesey may also be a possibility but I would work on Liverpool)<br><br>Accomodation<br>There is plenty of accomodation of all types (camping, caravans, B&B and small hotels) at Abersoch though the event is in the UK school holidays so need to book well in advance. We are encouraging sailors to share accomodation where possible. See links/posts on NAA web page<br><br>We are also promoting charter boats and there is already on good option posted on the NAA page<br><br>Having holidayed in Abersoch since I was a child I know the area like the back of my hand so if there is anything you or other entrants want info or help on I will get an answer for you.<br><br>Please let me know if I've missed any info<br><br>Best Regards<br>Mike Bannner</div>albacoremike <<a href="mailto:member@johnbanner.wanadoo.co.uk">member@johnbanner.wanadoo.co.uk</a>><br><br><div apple-content-edited="true"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div></div></div></span></div></div></body></html>