2011 Great Bay Swim, June 11 & 12
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2011 Great Bay Swim, June 11 & 12
I am not sure how many of you visit the CBPBA website; here is an event that's scheduled for June 11 & 12.
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EVENT: 2011 Great Bay Swim, June 11 & 12
Want to earn a FREE MEMBERSHIP to the CBPBA? Read all the details here.
The CBPBA needs approximiately 60 sweep boat volunteers for the Chesapeake Bay Great Bay Swim on June 12, 2010. We need all boat types, including larger cruiser yachts, sportfish, center consoles, performance boats and even several Jet Ski's (4 stroke models only please). Sweep boat volunteers to secure the swim course that day, it's a blast, and your fuel expense could be tax deductible.
CBPBA SVP Jeff Whetzel is coordinating the list of volunteers again this year, so contact Jeff (username: the other woman) via PM by clicking here, or via email by clicking here.
Please include . . . . .
Your Full Name:
Full Address: (for non-members)
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Boat info (size, model, manufacturer, etc.)
To date, The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim has raised in excess of $1,000,000 for charity. The proceeds were distributed to the following worthwhile organizations:
The March of Dimes, Maryland Chapter
The National Aquarium, Bay Restoration Project
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The Chesapeake Trust
The Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association
CRAB- Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating
Your participation and expense could be tax deductible. Check with your tax attorney or accountant for details. The March of Dimes will distribute forms at the Captains Meeting and Party on Saturday night, June 11th. The Meeting and Party will be held at Kentmorr Restaurant and Marina
Any captains who participate in this event as a sweep boat, and have never been a CBPBA member before, will receive a free membership to the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association for the remainder of the 2011 season.
Please don't wait to sign up. We need a strong showing this year so be sure to volunteer now. Contact Jeff (username: the other woman) via PM by clicking here, or via email by clicking here.
Please send:
Your Full Name:
Full Address: (for non-members)
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Boat info (size, model, manufacturer, etc.)
As always, many thanks for stepping up and volunteering to help the March of Dimes. More details to follow below.
The Chesapeake Great Bay Swim Event, Captains Package information.
This is one of the coolest events the CBPBA has become so well known for. It's also an opportunity to get a free CBPBA membership, help raise money for a worthy cause, have a great weekend of fun using your boat in a Poker Run, and possibly take the event expense as a deduction on your taxes. (* see notes below *)
On June 11 & 12, the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association will kick off the Great Bay Swim weekend event, a fun weekend featuring a lot of freebies for our member volunteers. The CBPBA provides logistical and on-water sweep patrols for the swimmers for a few hours on Sunday, but there's a whole lot more!!
Nearly 1000 swimmers will participate in 2 swimming events, a 4.4 miler and a 1 miler under the Chesapeake Bay Bay Bridge to raise money in a charity event for the March of Dimes. The start of the event is targeted for morning, so we should be done very early afternoon.
DATES AND ACTIVITIES
***********************************
Saturday, June 11
We have a need for ALL TYPES AND SIZES of boats including large cruiser type boats. If you own a cruiser, center console or runabout, please consider helping out this weekend, and you could earn a free membership to the CBPBA.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
***********************************
All volunteer boats must meet the following requirements:
* Proof Of Insurance (i.e., a copy of your Declarations of Coverage page)
* All USCG equipment & safety requirements http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fe...u_refchart.htm
* All State of Maryland equipment and safety requirements
* Minimum of 2 people in the boat during the sweep patrol
* All Captain and Mate teams must attend the mandatory meeting on Saturday for a US Coast Guard and CBPBA Safety & Procedural review.
If you want a free USCG Auxillary Vessel Safety Check, find an examiner here.
***********************************
Notes:
<*>You are volunteering to work for a charity fund raising event for the March of Dimes. Consult with your tax advisor to find out if you qualify for itemized tax deductions of your gasoline and related weekend expenses. A volunteer confirmation form will be provided to you at the end of the weekend event.
<**>Free annual membership to the CBPBA (worth $75) is for new first-time members only who complete the assigned Sweep Patrol on Sunday.
<***>RaceComm and HQ for Sweep Patrols on Sunday is the Bay Bridge Marina at Hemingways
The CBPBA provides an infrastructure for land and sea safety, sweep support, as well as communications. Working alongside various law enforcement agencies and the United States Coast Guard, the sweep fleet is on the water providing safety for swimmers as they make their way under the 4.4 mile span of the Bay Bridges. The event is a huge amount of fun, and includes a Captains Party on Saturday evening after an organizational meeting. Last year we had more than 45 boats in the fleet. This year, we're also having an optional poker run for Saturday.
Logistics
We'll all meet at Kentmorr on Saturday evening at 5PM SHARP!. There will be huge party and mandatory Captains Meeting at KentMorr Restaurant and Marina on Kent Island, at 5PM on Saturday June 11. During the meeting, we'll brief all volunteers on responsibilities and assignments. We will distribute a map with designated sweep positions so you'll know where to patrol. We'll also hand out safety equipment and explain what to expect during the day. The safety equipment will include a private radio, numbers and a flag for your boat to identify you as an official Sweep Boat.
On Sunday morning June 12, you'll need to be on station at the Bay Bridge. The final times will be determined by the organizers and NOAA 1 week prior to the event. You can expect to be on the water for a period of about 3 to 4 hours max, patrolling an assigned and designated area. RaceComm and our sweep captains will direct the fleet during the event.
Is this really a tax deductible event?
In most cases, yes. More than likely, you could take your fuel and related expenses off your taxes. The March of Dimes will distribute tax forms to all volunteers. Depending on your situation, expenses to participate in this event could be tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor.
REQUIRED ITEMS
On behalf of the CBPBA and the March of Dimes, we'd like to thank you for volunteering for this event. If you have any questions, please feel free to post them here for the benefit of other readers.
CLICK HERE for a map to locate Kentmorr Marina and Restaurant.
Contact Jeff (username: the other woman) via PM by clicking here, or via email by clicking here.
Please send:
Your Full Name:
Full Address: (for non-members)
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Boat info (size, model, manufacturer, etc.)
Want to earn a FREE MEMBERSHIP to the CBPBA? Read all the details here.
The CBPBA needs approximiately 60 sweep boat volunteers for the Chesapeake Bay Great Bay Swim on June 12, 2010. We need all boat types, including larger cruiser yachts, sportfish, center consoles, performance boats and even several Jet Ski's (4 stroke models only please). Sweep boat volunteers to secure the swim course that day, it's a blast, and your fuel expense could be tax deductible.
CBPBA SVP Jeff Whetzel is coordinating the list of volunteers again this year, so contact Jeff (username: the other woman) via PM by clicking here, or via email by clicking here.
Please include . . . . .
Your Full Name:
Full Address: (for non-members)
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Boat info (size, model, manufacturer, etc.)
To date, The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim has raised in excess of $1,000,000 for charity. The proceeds were distributed to the following worthwhile organizations:
The March of Dimes, Maryland Chapter
The National Aquarium, Bay Restoration Project
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The Chesapeake Trust
The Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association
CRAB- Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating
Your participation and expense could be tax deductible. Check with your tax attorney or accountant for details. The March of Dimes will distribute forms at the Captains Meeting and Party on Saturday night, June 11th. The Meeting and Party will be held at Kentmorr Restaurant and Marina
Any captains who participate in this event as a sweep boat, and have never been a CBPBA member before, will receive a free membership to the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association for the remainder of the 2011 season.
Please don't wait to sign up. We need a strong showing this year so be sure to volunteer now. Contact Jeff (username: the other woman) via PM by clicking here, or via email by clicking here.
Please send:
Your Full Name:
Full Address: (for non-members)
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Boat info (size, model, manufacturer, etc.)
As always, many thanks for stepping up and volunteering to help the March of Dimes. More details to follow below.
The Chesapeake Great Bay Swim Event, Captains Package information.
This is one of the coolest events the CBPBA has become so well known for. It's also an opportunity to get a free CBPBA membership, help raise money for a worthy cause, have a great weekend of fun using your boat in a Poker Run, and possibly take the event expense as a deduction on your taxes. (* see notes below *)
On June 11 & 12, the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association will kick off the Great Bay Swim weekend event, a fun weekend featuring a lot of freebies for our member volunteers. The CBPBA provides logistical and on-water sweep patrols for the swimmers for a few hours on Sunday, but there's a whole lot more!!
Nearly 1000 swimmers will participate in 2 swimming events, a 4.4 miler and a 1 miler under the Chesapeake Bay Bay Bridge to raise money in a charity event for the March of Dimes. The start of the event is targeted for morning, so we should be done very early afternoon.
DATES AND ACTIVITIES
***********************************
Saturday, June 11
- We'll have a poker run for all types of boats (cruisers, runabouts, center consoles, go-fasts). Volunteers are automatically eligible to participate in the poker run, which is offered for a reduced rate. Other activities include:
- Sweep Boat Volunteer Appreciation Party
- Sweep Boat Captains Meeting
We have a need for ALL TYPES AND SIZES of boats including large cruiser type boats. If you own a cruiser, center console or runabout, please consider helping out this weekend, and you could earn a free membership to the CBPBA.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
***********************************
All volunteer boats must meet the following requirements:
* Proof Of Insurance (i.e., a copy of your Declarations of Coverage page)
* All USCG equipment & safety requirements http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fe...u_refchart.htm
* All State of Maryland equipment and safety requirements
* Minimum of 2 people in the boat during the sweep patrol
* All Captain and Mate teams must attend the mandatory meeting on Saturday for a US Coast Guard and CBPBA Safety & Procedural review.
If you want a free USCG Auxillary Vessel Safety Check, find an examiner here.
***********************************
Notes:
<*>You are volunteering to work for a charity fund raising event for the March of Dimes. Consult with your tax advisor to find out if you qualify for itemized tax deductions of your gasoline and related weekend expenses. A volunteer confirmation form will be provided to you at the end of the weekend event.
<**>Free annual membership to the CBPBA (worth $75) is for new first-time members only who complete the assigned Sweep Patrol on Sunday.
<***>RaceComm and HQ for Sweep Patrols on Sunday is the Bay Bridge Marina at Hemingways
The CBPBA provides an infrastructure for land and sea safety, sweep support, as well as communications. Working alongside various law enforcement agencies and the United States Coast Guard, the sweep fleet is on the water providing safety for swimmers as they make their way under the 4.4 mile span of the Bay Bridges. The event is a huge amount of fun, and includes a Captains Party on Saturday evening after an organizational meeting. Last year we had more than 45 boats in the fleet. This year, we're also having an optional poker run for Saturday.
Logistics
We'll all meet at Kentmorr on Saturday evening at 5PM SHARP!. There will be huge party and mandatory Captains Meeting at KentMorr Restaurant and Marina on Kent Island, at 5PM on Saturday June 11. During the meeting, we'll brief all volunteers on responsibilities and assignments. We will distribute a map with designated sweep positions so you'll know where to patrol. We'll also hand out safety equipment and explain what to expect during the day. The safety equipment will include a private radio, numbers and a flag for your boat to identify you as an official Sweep Boat.
On Sunday morning June 12, you'll need to be on station at the Bay Bridge. The final times will be determined by the organizers and NOAA 1 week prior to the event. You can expect to be on the water for a period of about 3 to 4 hours max, patrolling an assigned and designated area. RaceComm and our sweep captains will direct the fleet during the event.
Is this really a tax deductible event?
In most cases, yes. More than likely, you could take your fuel and related expenses off your taxes. The March of Dimes will distribute tax forms to all volunteers. Depending on your situation, expenses to participate in this event could be tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor.
REQUIRED ITEMS
- ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION ALLOWED BEFORE OR DURING THE SWIM EVENT. This includes passengers & guests on your vessel.
- ALL USCG REQUIRED SAFETY GEAR (a Vessel Safety Check is highly recommended)
- HYPOTHERMIA BLANKETS (provided to volunteers)
- MARINE VHF RADIO WITH ALL CHANNELS
- CBPBA PRIVATE LINE UHF RADIO (provided to volunteers and used ONLY for official event related communications.)
- OFFICIAL FLAG (provided to volunteers and must be displayed)
- OFFICIAL BOAT NUMBER PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED (provided to volunteers)
- MAP OF COURSE WITH SWEEP BOAT POSITIONS (provided to volunteers)
- EXTRA PFD' S
- EXTRA FENDERS
- EXTRA DOCK LINES
- SWIM LADDER
- THROW CUSHION WITH A 30' LINE ATTACHED
- COOLER WITH ICE, GATORADE, WATER, LUNCH, SNACKS, FRUIT, ETC.
- SUNSCREEN, SUNTAN LOTION
- RAIN SUIT
- CELLPHONE
- BIMINI TOP OR SOME TYPE OF SHADE
On behalf of the CBPBA and the March of Dimes, we'd like to thank you for volunteering for this event. If you have any questions, please feel free to post them here for the benefit of other readers.
CLICK HERE for a map to locate Kentmorr Marina and Restaurant.
Contact Jeff (username: the other woman) via PM by clicking here, or via email by clicking here.
Please send:
Your Full Name:
Full Address: (for non-members)
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Boat info (size, model, manufacturer, etc.)
