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Letter of Appreciation and Thanks

The 2004 Vintage Regatta at the Mariners’ Museum September 16th through the 19th, 2004 was an overwhelming success.

First and foremost, the event would not have been such a success 
without the Mariners’ Museum’s dedicated staff who worked tirelessly while dealing with uncooperative weather.  The Museum’s staff performed exceptionally in every respect, and we all certainly appreciate a job well done.

A vast amount of behind the scenes work went into hosting this regatta utilizing many museum personnel who were directly involved in coordinating, planning and working on-site and behind the scenes on this event.  As an example of the work involved, there was twenty-four hour on-site security, maintenance personnel to help with all the details entailed in setting-up and monitoring unforeseen problems, and providing breakfast and lunch for all competitors.  The Museum staff provided an informational package to each participant which included brochures about their beautiful Museum and the surrounding area’s points of interest.  The information packets also included a pair of 2004 Vintage Regatta brass plaques for each participant.  They also generously provided the gorgeous trophies along with T-shirts, and a Museum coffee cup.  All participants who were asked said they had never been treated as well and as graciously as they were at this Regatta.  We all want to convey a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the Mariners’ Museum! 

Lake Maury gave us lasting memories of friendship and
camaraderie that will last a lifetime.

A special thanks to the Mariners’ Museum staff:
Mr. John Hightower, President and CEO, Mariners’ Museum
Ms. Karen Grinnan, Vice President, Marketing
Ms Michelle Lechman, Special Events, Manager
Ms. Ida Finifter, Administrative Assistant, Marketing

Mr. Ed Wagner, Score Keeper
Mr. Harry Mote, J-boat Starter
Mr. Will Atwood, Race Course, Regatta Coordinator/good sport
Mr. John Hansen, Race Course
Dr. Jim Etheridge, Race Course
Mrs.  Karen Atwood, Regatta Coordinator
Janet McDowell, Regatta Coordinator
Bennie Rea, Regatta Coordinator

A Special Thank You To The Sponsors Of The 2004 Mariners’ Museum’s 2004 Vintage Regatta and Family Day:

Riverside Health Systems
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
Pam Pollard’s Florist and Gifts
The City of Newport News
Neff Rentals (Generators)


John Atwood, Race Director
 

The 2004 Vintage Traditional Watercraft Regatta and Family Day September 16, Thursday, through September 19, Sunday

Join The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia as it hosts the four-day 2004 Vintage Traditional Watercraft Regatta sponsored by the US Vintage Model Yacht Group.

Model yacht sailing vessels will take over Lake Maury as young and old remote boat captains compete in a variety of classes in an effort to clinch the top spots of their divisions. Bring your entire family on Saturday, September 18, for food, fun, music, and activities for all ages centered on the third day of the Regatta.

Talk with the remote boat captains, get up-close to some of the model skipjacks, schooners, VM's, Vintage 36's and J-boats, and enjoy a full day of family fun. The day begins at 8 a.m. with the third annual 10K on the Noland Trail. For more information about the Regatta, family day, or 10K on the Noland Trail, call (757) 591-7739.

Registration Form

Schedule of Events

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