Navy Lights 74-78 Reunion IV

& Christening of the Jon Eric Van Amringe2
14 – 16 September 2012
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland

With the recently completed renovation of the boathouse, we will be back home again in Mother Hubbard…!

…And, if you have missed past reunions then this video by Luke Memminger ’76 is a must see of what you’ve been missing!



& Christening of the Jon Eric Van Amringe2
14 – 16 September 2012
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland

With the recently completed renovation of the boathouse, we will be back home again in Mother Hubbard…!

…And, if you have missed past reunions then this video by Luke Memminger ’76 is a must see of what you’ve been missing!

There is a small $50/person registration fee for the inclusive weekend events including Friday evening’s Welcome Reception and Splice the Mainbrace and Saturday’s All About Rowing Munch Lunch in Hubbard Hall.

Please RSVP prior to 20 August 2012 so that we now that we have good accountability on contacting everyone.


The Unofficial “headquarters” hotel – Navy Lodge Annapolis on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

RSVP below

Friday, 14 September

1830 – 2000
Reception
Hubbard Hall, King Room and verandah
Reception with light hors d’oeuvres
BYOB; set-ups provided; we’ll use to “stock the bar” for Saturday’s events too

light hors d’oeuvres include:

  • Crab dip
  • Meat balls
  • Roast beef crostini
  • Bacon wrapped chicken bites
  • Asian chicken dip
  • Calzone pinwheels
  • Shrimp tortellini skews

2000
Splice the Mainbrace
Hubbard Hall, King Room
We will remain in the King Room and Splice the Mainbrace

…When two or three shall meet and old tales be retold….

Luke [pronounced Loush] Memminger ’76 to provide a viewing treat

Other tales are most assuredly assured as we recall that:

We’re most of liars, we’re ‘arf of us thieves, and the rest are as rank as can be.

Rudyard Kipling

Saturday, 15 September

0530 – 0900
Navy Lightweight Practice
Hubbard Hall
The day will kick-off at 0-dark-30 for those alumni who want to join the coaches and crews for their morning practice
Practice will most likely be a long row, i.e. ~15 miles
Coach Perry will take alumni out in his launch(es)

1030 – 1130
Jon Eric Van Amringe2 Christening
Hubbard Hall, Dock
All Navy lightweight rowers attending
[Drinking the finish-line christening water optional]

1130 – 1230
Alumni Row

Paddle on College Creek – Navy Lites74-78 VS Yale et. al.

Cheating starts without stake boats for a Power-10 or two or three or….

The rule for the day shall be: “If you can get in the boat on your own, you shall be able to get out of the boat on your own”

Those not wanting to row can join the coaches/race officials in launches

1300 – 1700
An Afternoon That’s All About Rowing!
Hubbard Hall, King Room
Munch lunch, i.e. light hors d’oeuvres, will be provided

luncheon selections include:

  • Orzo salad with chicken
  • Mini turkey clubs
  • Mini chicken caesar wraps
  • Mini Italian subs
  • Fresh fruit

Local high school rowing coaches and rowers from the Annapolis Rowing Club are invited to attend Saturday afternoon’s “All About Rowing” events

There is a $15/person registration fee to attend these three events (included for alumni weekend)

Efficiency of Movement: Deep Coaching
Coach Jimmy Joy
A presentation and discussion about Flow – Linearity – Uniformity

Coaches Panel
The distinguished panel:

  • Rob Friedrich, Navy Heavyweight Varsity Crew Coach and Director of Navy Rowing
  • Jimmy Joy, former Yale Varsity Lightweight Crew Coach
  • Steve Perry, Navy Varsity Lightweight Crew Coach
  • Carl Ullrich, former Navy Varsity Heavyweight Crew Coach
  • Dave Vogel, former Yale Varsity Heavyweight Crew Coach and former Yale Varsity Lightweight Crew Coach
  • Moderator – Jon VanAmringe, former Navy Varsity Lightweight Crew Coach

Design of a King
Graeme King, boat designer
[Designer and maker of the JEVA2]

A discussion about:
Mr. King’s historical involvement in shell design and boat building
Technical aspects of making a boat
King versus other designs
Rigging and technology and materials versus “rowing the boat”

1700
Close
People are welcome to lounge in the King Room.

Following “All About Rowing” we’ll adjourn the official events of the weekend.

Note: The registration page request’s interest in a Saturday evening dinner and a Sunday brunch. Once we have a headcount, we’ll plan those events accordingly.

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