From: Louise Weaver, AIA CT
Subject: Sea Battle of AIA Chapters
Date: March 29, 2005

AIA Rhode Island has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged AIA Connecticut for the upcoming Regatta on Friday, June 17th! The Milford Yacht Club is the site for the unfolding of this drama. AIA Connecticut is calling all sailors to come defend its home waters. The event, sponsored by Hayn Enterprises, will begin with breakfast and a captains’ meeting followed by the fierce competition on the open waters of Long Island Sound. Hayn Enterprises, of Rocky Hill, manufactures Stainless Steel Architectural Cable Systems, Sailboat Rigging and Lifeline Hardware. Hayn Enterprises (www.hayn.com) is known in the architectural field as “Hayn Lines”, while sailors would be familiar with the “Hayn Marine” trade name.

Defending winner, Harrison Gill, AIA aboard his J-30, Helium, is hoping to repeat his victory of 2004. After the race, which will be officiated by members of the Milford Yacht Club, we will enjoy cocktails and dinner on the deck overlooking the Sound. The views are lovely and the company will be most enjoyable. We are asking AIA Connecticut members who sail to participate either by bringing your own boat or crewing on another. It is our hope that the Newport contingent will succumb to Yankee ingenuity and home “court” advantage. If you are interested in participating, please contact Louise Weaver at (860) 865-2195. This is shaping up to be a wonderful event. 

For more information please visit the
AIA Connecticut web site at www.aiact.org