Oceanracing 2002 - Race 2002 - 4.Clipper Race Around

Clipper 2002 - 4th Clipper round the world race (Amateure)
Leg 6
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The Big Apple
23:01, 20 August 2003
by Sarah Beaugeard

For anyone still packing their suitcases – the weather here is HOT! With the high pressure system sitting over _blank York state at present, the weather here has been very hot, and increasingly humid – just like England really!
The race office is now set up onboard the USS Edson which is part of the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. For all visiting friends/family and Clipper groupies you will find us by:
Coming to the Intrepid – the address is West 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

Once you get to the Intrepid site, go to the security hut on the right hand side of the index entrance.
Ask the guard if he can contact Sarah Beaugeard/ Clipper onboard the Edson (we are in radio contact) and I will then come and meet you.
It is necessary for all visitors to the Clipper Fleet to get a wrist band from me which will grant you access to our office onboard the Edson and the pontoon where the fleet will be berthing.

Anyone planning still to tour the Intrepid will still be asked to pay an admission fee (but we do have a Clipper discount)
We are keen to get a web of contacts growing for those visiting the Big Apple so please do pop in, get the latest _blanks on the fleet positions and say hi.
Contact numbers –
We have a local mobile number for those of you in NYC - 917 710 3475 or Sarah can be reached on her usual mobile number - +44 7763 147168
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Recap of rates.
NewYork holds hundreds of hotels, some that have been recommended to us are:
The Wellington Hotel
Rate from August 23 - Sept. 1 To make reservations call 1-212-247-3900, ask for Clipper 2002 rate $109 per night for one or two people in a room $139 per night for three or four per room 13.625% tax, plus $2 tax per night
The Wellington Hotel is located at 55th St. & 7th Avenue in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. It is walking distance to Times Square, the Theatre District, Central Park, Fifth Avenue and much more. It is a good 3 star hotel and the price is an excellent one for NYC!!

Sheraton Suites on the Hudson

Weehawken, NJ (just across the river with ferry service to their door) about 10-15 minutes including walk & ferry Mr. George Roth (201) 617-5600 or George.Roth@SheratonLH.com Excellent service with a phenomenal view of the NY Skyline.
Rates: $119 per night for Single/Double Occupancy

Sofitel NewYork
45 West 44th Street – about 15-20 minutes walking or 5 minutes by taxi Ms. Francoise Christine - Christine_francoise@accor-hotels.com (212) 354-8844 European style in the heart of Manhattan Rates: August 22,23 and 24: Premier room at $179.00 / Suite at $279.00 per room per night plus taxes August 25, 26, 27, 28: Premier room at $259.00 / Suite at $359.00 per room per night plus taxes August 29, 30 and 31: Premier room at $179.00 / Suite at $279.00 per room per night plus taxes

Avalon Hotel
16 East 32nd Street – 15-20 minutes walking or 5-7 minutes by taxi Ms. Monica Spencer Ramos - mramos@theavalonny.com (212) 299-7000 Boutique property with elegant charm & sophisticated appeal Please call for rate details.

Empire Hotel
62nd Street at Columbus – 20-25 minutes walking or 7-10 minutes by taxi Ms. Lynn Chan - Lynn.Chan@IanSchragerHotels.com (212) 373-4579 A _blank York legend managed by the well respected Ian Schrager Hotels Please call for rate details.

Skyline Hotel
49th Street & 10th Avenue - 5-7 minutes walking or less than 5 minutes by taxi Ms. Sharon Davis - skylinehot@aol.com (212) 586-3400 Simple elegance on Manhattan’s West Side. Please call for rate details.
23:01, 20 August 2003 by Sarah Beaugeard