The members of Oriental Fleet 15 are proud to have been
selected to hold the 2010 Championship Regatta.As one of the newly assigned NC fleets to the region, we are eager to
meet and compete with it’s sailors.On
the weekend of June 12 & 13 we will schedule 5 races for the event.We are currently engaged in crafting the
plans necessary to make it an event to remember.We expect to find housing for most visiting
sailors and wives should they want, but the town does boast a number of really
nice B&Bs.We currently have commitment
for 10 NC boats and are hopeful that we will get a good Turnout from the rest
of the region.
Oriental is known statewide as the “Sailing Capital of North
Carolina”.We are a town of some 800+
residents, although the outlying areas swell the population to more than twice
that.Township literature says there are
over 2,000 sailboats in town, many owned by folks who live in the interior and
come here for the great sailing.While
not just retirees, many are, and they take advantage of the full schedule of racing
and cruising activities.We race PHRF,
Ensigns, Lasers, Sunfish, Optis, and conduct national and regional championship
regattas.Each year we are asked to run
the North Carolina Laser Master’s Championships.Supporting Oriental’s passion for boats are
many businesses that provide marine-related products and services for every
sailing need.In addition to marinas,
boat brokerages and charter services, there are a number of full service
boatyards, two nationally affiliated sailmakers, two sailing schools, a
Captain’s license school, a chandlery, and a West Marine.
For those of you who are contemplating life after work and
looking to move to a warmer climate to race your Ensign, beware, because many
visiting sailors decide to stay.It’s
easy to fall in love with Oriental.Along
with great sailing, there is a social life here that will absolutely keep you
hopping. I would encourage you to visit www.towndock.net,
the unofficial but incredibly information packed Oriental website.
NEW EVENT.Bring all
your old/new boat parts that are cluttering up your storage.We will set up a MARINE FLEA MARKET on Friday
evening for us to swap, sell, or give away all that extra stuff.I failed to mention earlier that we have a
very good marine resale shop here, Marine Consignment of Oriental, and they may
be able to deal with whatever you have left over or whatever else you may need.
MENTION
Wickford??What else?
NEW.Please see the
PHOTO posted here (Below) of the SOUVENIER SHIRT commemorating this
regatta.There is one shirt included in
the entry fee for the skipper and an opportunity to order more.Note that if the entry and fee is received by
June 1 we will be able to put your boat name and number on the shirts.
The NOR can be found on this ECA website.
Call or e-mail me any time for further information.
Ken Small
109 Pineview Drive
Oriental, NC28571
252-249-0140
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