Nautical research Guild National Conference - Charleston, SC October 16-20, 2013

[Chuck]

The CONFERENCE

Check out the Conference details on the NRG website.  There are some great speakers, Interesting tours, Technical modeling sessions, and much more.  I think you will recognize many of the speakers from right here on MSW.  I am looking forward to it very much...especially seeing the CSS Hunley

http://www.thenrg.org/2013-nrg-charleston-conference-details.php

 

THE HOTEL

The Crowne Plaza Charleston Conference Hotel will be home base for the Conference. We have arranged a great room rate of $109 for singles and $119 for doubles – the low room rates include the morning Breakfast Buffet.  We have arranged for these great room rates to be available for three days before and after the event for those wanting to extend their time in Charleston.

The hotel has free airport shuttle and their shuttle will also take us to and from some of the 30+ restaurants in the immediate area, though the food at the hotel is both good and affordable. 

The hotel is adjacent to the large Tangier Outlet Mall where bargains abound and the hotel’s shuttle will be available to and from the Mall. 

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Chuck

NRG Director

 

[Chuck Seiler]

    I went to see the HUNLEY several years ago.  It was still in a tank of water and they were still excavating the interior.  At the time, they had a "Confederate honor guard" posted at a location in the exhibit that talked about the crew.  I thought it was a touristy thing that they were doing...a novelty sort of thing.  I found out that it was an actual honor guard (I'm not sure of how official it was) to 'guard' the remains of the crew that were being kept at that location until they could be formally interred later that year.

 

   Very interesting site. Highly recommended if you are going.  Patriot's Point is also a good location. 

[dgbot]

Sounds like fun. I plan on going this year.  And I hope too see many others there as well.

David B

[Chuck]

Registration forms will be on the website very soon.  I will make another announcement when I add them.  Hope to see many of you there.    

 

 

Chuck

[freewheelinguy]

Chuck,

 

Hopefully, if all in is line, I can combine a cycling and ship model vacation in one.  Spent several days two years ago in Charleston cycling.  Is the event open to non-NRG members?

[Chuck]

That would be awesome.  Yes it is open to non-members but with the discounts for members...you could join today for $38 and still save hundreds on the trip.  There will be a 15% discount on all seminars and tours...etc for members.  That includes for spouses and family members.

 

Chuck

[Chuck]

Ok folks...the registration form has been added to the bottom of the page...

 

http://www.thenrg.org/2013-nrg-charleston-conference-details.php

 

Dont forget to book your hotel separately...and use the code for the conference discount.

 

Chuck 

[dgbot]

I am printing the form out now.  Sounds like a lot of fun.

David B

[dgbot]

I looked at the hotels website and by default they seem to have nothing but double rates for $119.  I will probably have to phone them to get the single rate.

David B

[jml1083]

Hi Dave B,

 

When you go to the hotel website make sure you type NRG in the group code box to get the discount. I booked my room about a week ago on their website and had no problem getting the single room rate.

[Timothy Wood]

Hey Chuck,

 

I will be there and I know for a fact Ryland will be there too!

 

Tim

[Chuck]

me too!!!

[Stevinne]

I would recommend anybody who can attend do so. Charleston is a great town with lots and lots of nautical history. The tour of Patriots Point is well worth an afternoon. I saw the Hunley several years ago, when they first brought her up. Not a lot there to see at the time, but even then I came away impressed with the bravery of the guys who cranked her out to attack the Housatanic. I imagine the tour can only be better now that they have had time to excavate the sub, though it seems like they still haven't uncovered many of the secrets of her crew's final hours.

[kurtvd19]

There is still time to sign up to attend this year's conference but the seating for both tours is filling up fast.  Registration forms are on the NRG web site - www.thenrg.org  We would hate to see some not be able to attend because they waited too long to register but seats are limited.

 

 

[kurtvd19]

Still time to sign up for the conference.  The Wednesday tour is filled but room for others at everything else.  The model show looks good this year with 20+ models on exhibit.

Kurt

[dgbot]

Only a couple of more days.  I plan on having a good time and meeting old aquantances and making new ones.  I wish good fortune to all who plan to attend.

David B

[Chuck]

See you there.....I just hope Fort Sumpter opens up before the Conference.   

 

Chuck

[freewheelinguy]

Want to wish all those who are attending this event a wonderful time and a safe trip there and back.  Take and post many pictures for us who aren't fortunate enough to attend.

 

Happy modeling,

Len 

[Hank]

Maria & I will be leaving the dock this morning for a 1/2 day drive SE to Charleston. Hope to meet & see all of you there. 3 NRG members from the Triad NC area (that I know of; may be others??) will be meeting up there. It will be my first NRG Conf. I'm really looking forward to it.

[samueljr]

Chuck

 

Good luck with the Conference - I know it will be a first class affair with you involved

 

Wish I was there..........

 

Sam

[Jaxboat]

Too bad you will be missing the sailmaking demo at the show, Sam

Best

Jaxboat

[samueljr]

ug!

[Kusawa2000]

This conference was in my sights as well but personal commitments prevented me from going so make sure there are a lot of pics available as I would be keen on seeing them. Hope the weather is good down there! :-)

 

Mike Draper

[Jaxboat]

Looks like Fort Sumter will be open for you, Chuck. I think you will find it a fascinating experience if you haven't been before. The boat ride out and back is also super. Enjoy

 

Best

Jaxboat

Edited October 17, 2013 by Jaxboat

[druxey]

Have a great conference, folks. Sorry I can't make it....

[dgbot]

As far as I was concerned the conference was a success.  Really great speakers who were worth the trip.  It was fun to meet old friends and trade ideas and new techniques.  Too bad there was no attendance sheet this year so you knew who all came.

David B

[Timothy Wood]

David,

 

I second that!  I believe the conference was a great success, the topics were very good and the speakers were outstanding!  I look forward to the 2014 conference in St. Louis.   

 

Cheers,

Tim

[Ryland Craze]

It was a great time for all that attended the Conference.  I really enjoyed the trip to Patriots Point on Wednesday and the tour of Fort Sumter and the Hunley on Friday.  The presentations were excellent and the presenters definitely had a lot of enthusiasm for their topics.  There were also about twenty ship models on display.  The best part was meeting up with old friends and making new ones.  There were also a lot on Model Ship World members in attendance.  Like Tim, I am looking forward to St. Louis in 2014.

[Ryland Craze]

Here are some photos of the NRG Conference in Charleston, South Carolina:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Ryland Craze]