Chesapeake Regional

[Nathan Pell]

Our team was having a "discussion" about the weather and so forth as the chesapeake regional. As the only team coming from Florida, there is much concern about the heating at the event. Does any one know if they heat the hanger, or what ever the event is held in?

Thanks!

[Erin Rapacki]

Wear a sweater

As for us northern folk who are travelling south for the Chesapeake Regional (I for one have yet to wear more than a fleece, hat, and cotton gloves when walking outside in below zero), our bodies are acclimated to the cold. Regardless of how the place may be heated... we'll be wearing Ts.

But my guess is that it should be at least 60 degrees in there.

[Greg Needel]

coming from baltimore and knowing the place. it will be either rather warm or rather cold. depending on what it is outside. most places in maryland like cranking the heat when it is cold and cranking the cold when it is the slightest bit warm. I say bring a sweatshirt but also a t-shirt. that way you are prepared

[Steve Shade]

Originally Posted by Erin Rapacki

But my guess is that it should be at least 60 degrees in there.

We hope it's 60° here in the middle of March! I hate to tell you Nathan, but MD weather is slightly unpredictable. Last year we lucked out and had the nicest weekend of weather for the month of March the weekend we had the event. Plan right now for highs in the upper 50's.

The event itself, is held in Halsey on the Academy. Halsey is a rather large venue, but once it gets packed with people, robots and tools, it will be plenty warm. Your only problem will come in the mornings when you going to the event. Other than that, as Erin said, bring a sweater and you'll be fine.

This is a great event in one of the more (in my opinion) spectacular locations. We're 2 blocks away from the center of Histroic Downtown Annapolis, and the Academy is just differnet than just about any of the other venues. I might be just a little biased because i work accross the river and see the Academy daily. Your team will have a great time in the "Sailing Capital of the World," and we hope to see you here.


Steve

[MissInformation]

I was completely comfortable there last year in just our team tee-shirt (well, okay, I had on pants and socks and shoes as well) and I'm almost always cold (space heater running full blast as I type). You should be fine with a jacket or a sweatshirt.

Heidi

[Wetzel]

Halsey Field House is the Academys indoor track and field house. They can heat it, but it will not likely be needed.

Recomendation: Bring a light jacket and a sweatshirt. It can get chilly at night if you head into town for dinner. We also tend to get some unpredictable rainstorms that come through real fast and can catch you unaware. Like Steve said, plan for it to dip into the 50s at night, but be in the 60s, mayhaps low 70s durring the day.


Wetzel
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I think I will have to go sailing while up there...
Rainbow 20s...

[Nathan Pell]

Okay, great!

Many of us native Floridians think it is cold if it goes below 70... so this should be interesting.

I used to live in the DC area.. a few years ago, so I am not as "addicted" to the warm weather yet. Although, it was 80 here two days earlier!

Nathan Pell

[kevin.li.rit]

Shorts and t-shirt, it's a constant heatwave down there.

[Kyle]

I was wondering if there was anyone who is going to Chesapeake that would like a roommate or someone to help pay half or whatnot for a hotel this year, since my team isnt going to go I still want to go and see the great teams that are going to be there this year, If there is anyone who is interested in this PM me or e-mail me at greenguy365@yahoo.com

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by Coffeeism

Shorts and t-shirt, it's a constant heatwave down there.

Well, that's unless it's a week like this week. Yesterday got up to 65, today has been snowing and sleeting all day (I'm north of B-more.) at least we're not getting slammed by all the snow headed up north.
Pack layers. It's going to be chilly by the water this weekend.

[Wetzel]

I'll be scorekeeping at Annapolis. Stop by and say hi. I intend to have my name on my back, but things like this tend to be forgotten by me.


Wetzel

[DavidI]

Good luck to everyone, big day thursday, checking in the hotel on wednesday. Its gonna be good times all around.

[henryBsick]

Originally Posted by RoboMom007

Well, that's unless it's a week like this week. Yesterday got up to 65, today has been snowing and sleeting all day (I'm north of B-more.) at least we're not getting slammed by all the snow headed up north.
Pack layers. It's going to be chilly by the water this weekend.

I agree. Up by wiles Barre/ Scranton area, from the nicest days all year yet, to well, yes i think about 6 inches of snow. Man I love Tunkhannock. I get to hit the slopes 1 last time before the competition.

Anyway, Good luck to all and have fun with that 16 hr. ride. We did 12 out to Indy for IRI it was a good time .

[OneAngryDaisy]

ahh, pretty snow- i went boarding last weekend as well, got a nasty burn.. we got around 4 inches today, the roads were insane- driving home I almost got me in a few accidents..

tomorrow is going to be a total waste of my time.. i mean, sitting through a day of classes when i know our mentor's room is packed with our luggage? there's something wrong here..

chesapeake, here we come- i've never been so pumped for something

[white_ChocOlat8]

so weres everyone staying for this little event ??? im staying in the marriot courtyard.