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| 2012 SOUTHWIND REUNION OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 14, 2012 NEW LONDON, CT |
New London - A city of approximately 25,000 is located on the coast of Long Island Sound
about half way between New York and Boston. It is the home of the United States Coast Guard
Academy, Connecticut College, and Mitchell College. The southeast branch of the University of
Connecticut is now located at Avery Point in Groton, once the location of the United States Coast
Guard's (USCG) primary training center. In addition to the USCG's operating station and vessels,
the Barque Eagle, International Ice Patrol and the USCG Research & Development Center are in
New London. It is also the Submarine Capital of the world with the United States Navy's Submarine
Base and General Dynamics' submarine construction and repair yard across the Thames River.
Although the major retailers have moved to surrounding malls, downtown New London is host to
many curio and antique shops, boutiques, bars, art studios, and museums.
The Hotel - The New London Plaza (formerly the New London Radisson Hotel) is located at 35
Governor Winthrop Boulevard in downtown New London. Although the rooms and facilities are
spacious and luxurious, the hotel will be remodeled by the new owners before our arrival in October
2012. The hotel is located adjacent to Interstate 95 and is less than a half mile from the Amtrak
Train and Greyhound Bus terminals as well as the Block Island and Long Island Ferries. It is
approximately one mile from the United States Coast Guard Academy and two miles from Fort
Trumbull, the location of the USCG Station, USCGC Eagle and other USCG facilities. The hotel is
charging the reunion $109 per night per room plus tax. This cost will include a hot breakfast on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Reservations - Reservations are to be made directly with the hotel at 860-443-7000. Be sure
to tell them that you are with the CGC Southwind Reunion to receive our low rate. We have
reserved 55 rooms and reservations are now being accepted and must be made no later than 30
days before the reunion. Rooms must be guaranteed with a first night deposit or a major credit card.
THE SCHEDULE
Thursday, 11 October 2012 - Arrivals throughout the day. A Southwind reunion table will
be set up in the lobby for check-in, car pool coordination, distribution of schedules and other items
and to assist as required. The Hospitality Suite will be open beginning at noon.
Welcome Reception-complimentary beer and wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be held in the
evening. Mixed drinks are extra.
Friday, 12 October 2012 - Complimentary hot breakfast served in the hotel restaurant
followed by a guided walking tour of downtown New London. The remainder of the day will be spent
at the United States Coast Guard Academy to include a tour of the Coast Guard Museum, PX,
briefing and walking tour of the Academy, and reception with the Superintendent. We have
engaged an artist to do a painting of USCGC Southwind which will be presented to the Admiral at
this time. We will have lunch at the Academy (cost $12 person) and a Lobster Clambake in the
evening at the Officers Club (cost $36 per person).
Saturday, 13 October 2012 - Following a complimentary hot breakfast in the hotel
restaurant, we will hold a Southwind Association Meeting at the hotel. Following the meeting we will
divide into smaller groups and tour USCG units located at Fort Trumbull in New London. These
include the International Ice Patrol, Research and Development Center, and Station New London. If
the Barque Eagle is in port, we will tour it. Lunch will be on board the Eagle or at USCG Station New
London (cost $10 per person). Saturday evening will be devoted to the Pre-Banquet Cocktail Party
(cash bar) and Banquet (cost $40 per person).
Sunday, 14 October 2012 - Complimentary hot breakfast in the hotel restaurant from 0700 - 0900.
For those who wish to stay in the area there are many other attractions nearby including two
casinos, Mystic Seaport, Submarine Museum, Avery Point, Ocean Beach, etc.
about half way between New York and Boston. It is the home of the United States Coast Guard
Academy, Connecticut College, and Mitchell College. The southeast branch of the University of
Connecticut is now located at Avery Point in Groton, once the location of the United States Coast
Guard's (USCG) primary training center. In addition to the USCG's operating station and vessels,
the Barque Eagle, International Ice Patrol and the USCG Research & Development Center are in
New London. It is also the Submarine Capital of the world with the United States Navy's Submarine
Base and General Dynamics' submarine construction and repair yard across the Thames River.
Although the major retailers have moved to surrounding malls, downtown New London is host to
many curio and antique shops, boutiques, bars, art studios, and museums.
The Hotel - The New London Plaza (formerly the New London Radisson Hotel) is located at 35
Governor Winthrop Boulevard in downtown New London. Although the rooms and facilities are
spacious and luxurious, the hotel will be remodeled by the new owners before our arrival in October
2012. The hotel is located adjacent to Interstate 95 and is less than a half mile from the Amtrak
Train and Greyhound Bus terminals as well as the Block Island and Long Island Ferries. It is
approximately one mile from the United States Coast Guard Academy and two miles from Fort
Trumbull, the location of the USCG Station, USCGC Eagle and other USCG facilities. The hotel is
charging the reunion $109 per night per room plus tax. This cost will include a hot breakfast on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Reservations - Reservations are to be made directly with the hotel at 860-443-7000. Be sure
to tell them that you are with the CGC Southwind Reunion to receive our low rate. We have
reserved 55 rooms and reservations are now being accepted and must be made no later than 30
days before the reunion. Rooms must be guaranteed with a first night deposit or a major credit card.
THE SCHEDULE
Thursday, 11 October 2012 - Arrivals throughout the day. A Southwind reunion table will
be set up in the lobby for check-in, car pool coordination, distribution of schedules and other items
and to assist as required. The Hospitality Suite will be open beginning at noon.
Welcome Reception-complimentary beer and wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be held in the
evening. Mixed drinks are extra.
Friday, 12 October 2012 - Complimentary hot breakfast served in the hotel restaurant
followed by a guided walking tour of downtown New London. The remainder of the day will be spent
at the United States Coast Guard Academy to include a tour of the Coast Guard Museum, PX,
briefing and walking tour of the Academy, and reception with the Superintendent. We have
engaged an artist to do a painting of USCGC Southwind which will be presented to the Admiral at
this time. We will have lunch at the Academy (cost $12 person) and a Lobster Clambake in the
evening at the Officers Club (cost $36 per person).
Saturday, 13 October 2012 - Following a complimentary hot breakfast in the hotel
restaurant, we will hold a Southwind Association Meeting at the hotel. Following the meeting we will
divide into smaller groups and tour USCG units located at Fort Trumbull in New London. These
include the International Ice Patrol, Research and Development Center, and Station New London. If
the Barque Eagle is in port, we will tour it. Lunch will be on board the Eagle or at USCG Station New
London (cost $10 per person). Saturday evening will be devoted to the Pre-Banquet Cocktail Party
(cash bar) and Banquet (cost $40 per person).
Sunday, 14 October 2012 - Complimentary hot breakfast in the hotel restaurant from 0700 - 0900.
For those who wish to stay in the area there are many other attractions nearby including two
casinos, Mystic Seaport, Submarine Museum, Avery Point, Ocean Beach, etc.