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U.S. Master’s National Championship
Combined age of skipper and crew must equal at least 80
Apprentice Division – skipper 45 – 54
Masters Division – skipper 55 – 64
Grand Master – skipper 65+
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October 20, 2009 : REPORT FROM THE US MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
We’ll start off Monday night with a Welcome Aboard party at the clubhouse. Most of us will then proceed to dinner at a good local restaurant.
Tuesday morning, there will be a "New Rules" review, so that everyone is sailing on the same basis. That afternoon, competition begins in the three divisions of the Master’s Championship. (The Apprentice Division is for skippers 45 – 54 years old, the Master’s Division is for those of you aged 55 – 64, and the Grand Master Division is for those 65 and older. Skipper’s and crew’s ages must total at least 80.)
Tuesday night we’ll play Snipe History Bingo with prizes donated by our sponsors. There will be the expected clues and a lot you haven’t thought of for years, so start dredging up people’s names, dates, and important snipe events from the last 75+ years! We'll have copies of a lot of old pictures and articles from the Bulletin to whet your memories.
Wednesday, a new old crowd arrives, bringing with them classic and wooden snipes, some restored, some just proud to be still in existence, and some newly built. That afternoon the Masters will race some more. Wednesday night everybody will move up to the Davis’s barn for a good old Southern country supper with Washtub John and his bluegrass buddies creating an atmosphere seldom seen.
Thursday morning, there will be a Wooden Snipe Symposium where a panel of experts will lead a discussion of wooden snipe construction and restoration. We'll also have some local wood non-snipes on display.
That afternoon the final races for the Master’s Championship will be held. The trophy banquet (attended by all) will have a Dress as You did in High School theme, with music from the 50’s and 60’s – maybe some a little more modern… Should be a lot of fun!!
Registration fee of $200 covers Monday night party, all meals Tuesday through Thursday, and a commemorative mug.
