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Annapolis Classic Wooden Sailboat Race & Rendezvous - Docking Fee Waiver - For the purpose of waiving certain fees for docking the Annapolis Classic Wooden Sailboat Race & Rendezvous at the Annapolis City Dock for September 8 through September 10, 2023.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis
Resolution 31-23
Introduced by: Alderman Arnett
Co-sponsored by:
Referred to:
Finance Committee
A RESOLUTION concerning
Annapolis Classic Wooden Sailboat Race & Rendezvous - Docking Fee Waiver
FOR the purpose of waiving the fees for docking the Annapolis Classic Wooden Sailboat Race & Rendezvous at the Annapolis City Dock for September 8 through September 10, 2023.
WHEREAS, 2023 will be the 14th Classic Wooden Sailboat Race & Rendezvous in Annapolis, Maryland; and
WHEREAS, Wooden sailboats participate in the annual rendezvous at City Dock beginning the Friday of race weekend and then race through Annapolis Harbor on Sunday; and
WHEREAS, Eastport Yacht Club and the Chesapeake Traditional Sailboat Association host the pursuit-style race where the slowest boat starts first, drawing sailboats to Annapolis from across the world to participate; and
WHEREAS, The Annapolis Classic Wooden Sailboat Race & Rendezvous attracts sailing enthusiasts as well as visitors who want to see historic and beautiful classic wooden sailboats; and
WHEREAS, Charter boats from the Annapolis area will be offering cruises to view the wooden sailboats as they race; and
WHEREAS, The Rendezvous has reserved the entire Burtis Dock basin, from the North Face of Susan Campbell over to the dock adjacent to the Naval Academy; and
WHEREAS, The City of Annapolis, in recognition of the Annapolis Classic Wooden Sailboat Race & Rendezvous’ mission to promote the history of the Chesapeake Bay and traditional sailing in the United States, and foster economic development and tourism, wishes to waive certain dock fees from 1 p.m. Friday, September 8, through Sunday, September 10, when boats will be departing for the noon race.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the fees for docking boats participating in the Annapolis Classic Wooden Sailboat Race & Rendezvous at Annapolis City Dock on the Navy side of the Short Dock, on the entire Burtis Dock, the “DNR” dock, and for any boats rafted to boats docked on these docks from September 8th through noon on the 10th are hereby waived. Vessels that dock on the North Face of Susan Campbell, the park side of the Short Dock, and any boats rafted to boats docked on these docks from September 8th through 10th will be required to pay full fees.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that this resolution shall take effect upon its passage.