April 25, 2008. SCREWPILE CHALLENGE 2008 "SPOTLIGHT ON SPONSORS " Meet our newest supporting sponsor. Solomons Harbor Marina, located directly behind the Holiday Inn Select, Solomons (Screwple Challenge Gold sponsor) on Back Creek.

Solomons Harbor Marina is a 80 slip resort style marina offering long and short term dockage to 100' as well as transient slips. The marina is with in walking distance to shopping centers, restaurants, and the Calvert Marine Museum. 410-326-1052 VHF chanel 16. For more information visit their web site; solomonsharbormarina.com or click on their logo on the right side of this page.

APRIL 17, 2008. SCREWPILE CHALLENGE 2008 "SPOTLIGHT ON SPONSORS" We are anxious for you to meet our sponsors who with out their support this high quality of regatta could not take place. Today we would like to intrduce you to AMEWAS, INCORPORATED. This year AMEWAS has joined our list of major sponsors including TOYOTA and West Marine. Lets meet AMEWAS.

AMEWAS, Inc. is a privately held, veteran-owned small business located in California, Maryland. Established in 1983, we have celebrated over 25 years of excellence in providing quality products and services to the Department of Defense and their contractors...We specialize in leading-edge Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence, Sensor and Information Processor Testing, related-Modeling & Simulation Technologies, Information Technology supporting RDT&E activities, Simulation Based Acquisition, Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System document staffing. AMEWAS is well suited to support multiple roles in the RDT&E Environment.
AMEWAS Inc. is headquarted in California, Maryland. AMEWAS has been a sponsor for the last thirteen years and we are proud to say not only sponsors but participants since the beginning of Screwpile. To learn more about them visit their web site; www.amewas.com

SCREWPILE LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE 2008. April 14, 2008. Today for the first time ever we have registered three United States Naval Academy boats  to take part in the Screwpile Challenge. The USNA boats entered are the NA 22 Integrity a Navy 44 MK II and a pair of 105's the Allegiance and Dreadnought. The Screwpile Race Committees look forward to having them join us  on our race circles.

REMINDER FROM THE SCREWPILE CHALLENGE 2008.THE ROOMS ARE BOOKING FAST. REMEMBER YOU MUST GIVE THEM CODE SP8. April 9, 2008.  The number of rooms avaiable for the Screwpile Challenge 2008. Call the Inn direct at 1-800-356-2009 in Solomons.The code for this block of rooms is SP8. The number of rooms follows; Friday July 18th 50, Saturday the 19th 250, Sunday the 20th 250, Monday the 21st 250, Tuesday the 22nd 50. Call the Inn direct or register by clicking onto their web site. If you have any problems registreting ask for Penny... Race registration is Saturday the 19th in the Patuxent Concourse (inside the Inn) noon till 5pm only. All participants must register on Saturday.  The above information was orignally added to our web page November 12, 2007.

March 18, 2007. Screwpile Challenge 2008 Office. We expect to post to this web site today or tomarrow the Screwpile Challenge 2008 Sailing Instructions (SI's). They are posted as a courtesy for our participants. The hard copies will be avaiable at the registration on Saturday July the 19th at event headquarters from noon to 5PM.

It is our desire this year to publish a scratch sheet on this web site two weeks before the event. In order to give you the best information for your division we are asking you to enter early...Thank you

SCREWPILE CHALLENGE 2008. "SPOTLIGHT ON SPONSORS".

Vincenzo’s at Calvert Marina located on Back Creek in Solomons

14415 Dowell Road. 410-326-9900 www.vincenzosgrill.com

Dinner hours Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5PM -10PM

                    Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday 5PM – 9:PM

Luncheons and Wine tastings by reservation.

Waterfront dinning combines classic Italian fare and Maryland favorites.  Innovative Daily Specials take advantage of seasonal seafood and the freshest local produce to create a tempting array of dishes to enjoy year-round.  An extensive and varied wine list is available in a wide range of prices.  Chefs Vincenzo D’Arista and Robert Garrabrant are proud to say that they cook your food to order and make their own sauces, pastas, desserts, and more.  Live Jazz, Blues, Piano, & Vocals Every Thursday evening.  Wine dinners and wine tastings  by reservation.   We also host Art Shows, fundraisers, parties, luncheons, and weddings.  Vincenzo’s is a sponsor of the Calvert Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s River Concerts, the Screwpile Challenge Sailing Regatta, Trawlerfest, the American Red Cross, and Annmarie Gardens.

SCREWPILE CHALLENGE 2008.March 4, 2008. SMSA member has a house for rent during the Screwpile Challenge 2008. The beach house is located at Cove Point on the Chesapeake. For pictures and rental information.

www.covepointbeachhouse.net

SCREWPILE CHALLENGE 2008. Friday February 22, 2008. You have ask for them and they will be back "The Screwpilers Band" formed just for this event. They will take to the stage Tuesday at 6PM prior to the over all awards and then immediately following the awards for some of the best R&R you will hear. "The Screwpilers" are made up from from some of our most popular bands just for this event. We guarantee you will have fun and enjoy the music. They were joined on stage last year by some of our participants you are welcomed back again this year. Remember Screwpile is the only regatta to have live entertainment all three nights. FUN is the number one rule at Screwpile.

ANOTHER GREAT REASON TO JOIN US SAILING NOW!
New US Sailing Member Benefit: Accident Insurance
US SAILING members are now automatically insured against accidental lost of life, limb, sight,speech or hearing while participating in a sailing activity recognized by the US SAILING, including regattas, fundraisers, banquets and meetings as well as traveling to and from US SAILING activities. Find out more about this exciting new benefit included in your membership.   www.ussailing.org

Please Remember that Screwpile Challenge 2008 the owner or skipper must be a member of US SAILING. SCREWPILE CHALLENGE 2008 NOTICE OF RACE, ARTICLE 2 ELIGIBILTY

SCREWPILE RACE OFFICE, Tuesday December 11, 2007... The Notice of Race and the Official Entry Form are now available on this web site. The entry form has been redesigned and includes the waiver and release portion saving you time at registration check in. The form (2 pages) is friendly form-fill-in, making it easier to complete. Please notice this year the owner or skipper must be a member of US Sailing. To join US Sailing call 1-800-877-2451 or visit their web site. We have discontinued the use of Differential Entry Fees (DEF) again, making your entry simpler and at the same time supporting US Sailing.

Holiday Inn Select Solomons. Monday November 12, 2007.The number of rooms avaiable for the Screwpile Challenge 2008. Call the Inn direct at 1-800-356-2009 in Solomons.The code for this block of rooms is SP8. The number of rooms follows; Friday July 18th 50, Saturday the 19th 250, Sunday the 20th 250, Monday the 21st 250, Tuesday the 22nd 50. Call the Inn direct or register by clicking onto their web site. If you have any problems registreting ask for Penny... Race registration is Saturday the 19th in the Patuxent Concourse (inside the Inn)noon till 5pm only. All participants must register on Saturday.

SCREWPILE LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE OFFICE. October 17, 2007. We are welcoming back to Screwpile Challenge 2008 the fantistic band "The 25th Hour" to play at the tent party on Monday night July 21st from 6 to 9PM. We had many request to bring them back for the Screwpile Challenge 2008. The 25th Hour Band has been a source of great music and great times in the Southern Maryland, D.C., Annapolis, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia music scene! With the harmonic ingredients of Carol's, Chuck's, and Charley's vocals...mixed with the phenomenal musicianship of Jack, Al, George, Chuck and Charley...it's a recipe that always results in delightfully tasty tunes (for the most part blended to perfection by Troy Jones' talented tweaking of knobs on sound)...Mm...Mm...GOOD ! To learn more about this great band visit their website www.the25thhourband.com or simply click on their picture on the right of this page under sponsors.

SCREWPILE LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE 2008 OFFICE. October 10, 2007 The very popular CalypsoNuts are returning to the Screwpile Challenge 2008, because you have asked for a return engagement. The will provide the muscic and entertainment for our famous tent party Sunday July the 20th from 6 to 9PM in the Courtyard located at Holiday Day Inn Select Solomons. We will very shortly announce our Monday and Tuesday Night entertainment and music. More about the CalypsoNuts; For years, people have been begging for entertainment, not just music, but entertainment! The CalypsoNuts are here for just that reason.Sponsored by Corona Extra and Corona Light, the Virginia Beach based CalypsoNuts are more than a steel drum act. The "Entertainment Without a Net" approach guarantees that each performance is custom tailored to suit the audience at hand. From island ballads to dance music and everything in between, the show is filled with the music that perfectly fits the event. Averaging 245 shows per year since 1998, it's no wonder people are calling The CalypsoNuts the busiest act around. ou just have to make time to get away to this island... you'll be glad you did! Contact and Booking Information: Office and Mobile: 757-583-7646 E-Mail: Info@calypsonuts.com

SCREWPILE CHALLENGE 2008. October 3, 2007. We have had many request for photo's taken during the race and parties. To be available at very reasonable prices plus options on sizes and qualties. We have solved that problem for 2008. We are engaging PhotoBoat of Westport Connecticut to be the exclusive photographers for Screwpile Challenge 2008... About the Photographers...Allen and Daniela started PhotoBoat in Spring 2005 and enjoyed much success on Long Island Sound in their debut season. When it got too cold for their subjects to go out on the water in Connecticut, they went South. Allen spent the chilly months of winter 05-06 working on the island of Tortola with well-known Caribbean photographers Guy Clothier and Brynley Argast of Yacht Shots BVI Allen’s instinctual grasp of on-the-water mechanics combined with a high quality digital SLR, professional imaging lab, and eye for the lens and light make him the perfect guy for the job. His wonderful photos reflect this talent sharply. Allen's 12' inflatable RIBs are small enough to buzz around without creating any commotion and his powerboat maneuvering skills keep him out of the way on the race course. And yes, he can drive and take pictures at the same time! Daniela has been addicted to boating since she began at age ten, and as a result she has put i10 years as a sailing instructor from Connecticut to the BVI and even Italy. She uses her Economics degree from Georgetown with a bit of creative license as she manages and markets PhotoBoat. Just like Allen, Daniela has her captain's license and natural talent behind the lens. She splits her time between the behind-the-scenes administration and on-the-water time with the camera in one hand and the tiller in the other. "We are dedicated to providing the finest on-the-water action photography anywhere"... During regattas we do not simply take a ride on a chase boat or committee boat and shoot photos with a long lens. We bring our own 12' inflatable ribs and photograph every boat from multiple angles, getting the most dramatic close up shots possible. Our boats are small enough that they do not disturb even the smallest of sailboats. We have customized them in such a way that it is easy for us to zoom around the race course by ourselves, driving and photographing at the same time. We still photograph in large ocean waves. We're also fun to watch. Our Slide Shows of the day's most dramatic photos provide events and regattas with valuable entertainment during gatherings. We have our own projector and other equipment. From brochure shots to group outings to family action portraits (great for Christmas cards!), we shoot the photos you want from all angles by photographing both from the water and on board the boat. Please send an email to info@PhotoBoat.com for information and pricing. We come aboard and get exciting close up and wide angle shots of your boat, skipper and crew during the race or just cruising. Please let us know if you are interested... From Dave Gendell of SpinSheet magazine "thanks for checking in LG. I do not know the PhotoBoat crew personally but Dave Dunigan speaks highly of them and that is a good endorsement as far as I am concerned. I think it sounds like a good idea for Screwpile". PhotoBoat website www.photoboat.com email; Info@PhotoBoat.com