18th Annual Chesapeake Bay Grand Banks and Eastbay Owners Rendezvous
St. Michael's, Maryland
October 2 - 6, 2002


Schedule of Events
Wed, 10/2/02
    Arrival in Oxford
    Open House at Oxford Yacht Agency
    Fuel Samples Taken*
    Predicted Log Award Models on display
    Instructions and preparation for Predicted Log Contest*
       Predicted Log Contest Rules
    Cocktail Party, Hors d'oevres
    Dinner at Latitude 38 or Tred Avon Yacht Club - depending on size
       *All Log Racers get fuel tank samples taken.
Thurs. 10/3/02
8:00 DMO will be supplying Diesel Fuel for 99.9 per gal. at the Oxford Yacht Agency
9:00 Skippers Meeting for cruise to St. Michaels. Discussion on Predicted Log
10:00 Underway
Arrival at St. Michaels Harbour Inn & Marina or Town Dock Marina
Arrival at St. Michaels Harbour Inn & Marina or Town Dock Marina
13:00 - 16:00 Registration - St. Michaels Harbour Inn & Marina dock
Boat Visitation and Predicted Log Results
17:30 - 18:30 Welcome Cocktail Party - St Michaels Inn & Marina Pool (Light Hors d'oeuvres)
18:30 til Dinner on your own
Friday 10/4/02
09:00 - 12:00 Program - John Shannahan
Update on Grand Banks
What's new in product lines and development, the future of Grand Banks, and current enhancements to make cruising more enjoyable. Also attending will be the East Coast representatives of Grand Banks along with the newest member of the family - the new Eastbay 54, New GB42 Motoryacht, New GB42 Classic.
Groco Factory boat and personnel
DMO seminar on fuel additives and cleaning - Special pricing on Fuel Products
Cummins Engine / Onan Generator
On Board Communications - KVH
Dick Guth, Guth Labortories "Science of Blood/Alcohol"
Women's boat handling tutorial - one on one with experts
09:00 - 17:00 Price's Yacht Canvas
Transportation to the PYC Shop in St. Michaels will be available for Quotes on Cushion Recovering or Canvas Projects.
11:00 - 15:00 Ladies Luncheon at Mason's in Easton, followed by free time for shopping. Transportation will be provided.
1200 Lunch (on your own)
1330 - 'til Afternoon free to explore St. Michaels
   May We Suggest: Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival / Apprentice for a Day.
18:50 Cocktail Party and Dinner - Crab Claw Restaurant. More information on this to follow - Very Special!
Sat. 10/5/02
09:30 - 12:00 Welcome to new Grand Banks Products
Chesapeake Bay small Craft Festival at the Maritime Museum.
12:00 Lunch (on our own)
13:30 - 17:30 Free time (Antique Wooden Boat show at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum)
16:00 - 18:00 Boat visitation
19:00 Depart for Miles River Yacht Club By watertaxi, dinghy or van
19:30 - 21:30 Banquet Miles River Yacht Club
Awards Ceremony
Dinner Speaker will be Capt. Karl Hasslinger, retired navy captain and submarine commander. Many of you may have read his recent article on Grand Banks in Chesapeake Bay Magazine.
Sunday 10/6/02
    Brunch - Optional: Town Dock Restaurant
    Depart for Home
Predicted Log Contest Prize

Prizes will be awarded for first Grand Banks and first Eastbay winner of predicted log contest.