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    • 5 May 2023
    • 7 May 2023
    • 165 Waterfront St National Harbor, MD 20745

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    DC Boats Shows are excited to welcome boating enthusiasts to the Inaugural DC Boat Show at National Harbor, May 5-7th 2023. Join for a weekend getaway on the Potomac River and kick off the boating season! There will be a wide variety of vessels from Sail to Power, and New to Quality Pre-Owned for immediate sale and to order. Tour the boats, grab food and drinks, listen to live music throughout the show, peruse the vendor tents for the latest in boating gear, meet the experts, and commune with boaters from local and far away harbors! National Harbor is one of many destinations on the Potomac River, stay for the weekend and take the water taxi to Old Town Alexandria, The Wharf, or Georgetown.

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    • 20 May 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Belmont Bay Harbor Marina Fuel Dock

    LEARN MORE & ENTER TO WIN www.facebook.com/ORMAblessing 

    The Blessing of the Fleet is a centuries-old tradition where receiving a blessing from the local Clergy was meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season.

    ***SCHEDULE*** On May 20, 2023, first responder boats will pass Belmont Bay Harbor Marina at approximately 10am, heading upriver, toward the Town of Occoquan. At approximately 11am, first responder boats will turn around near the Occoquan Town Dock and begin heading back downriver, toward Belmont Bay Harbor Marina. The fire boat will lead the group, spraying a spectacular Water Salute for all to enjoy!

    ***LAND SPECTATORS*** Interested spectators can view first responder boats from land at Town of Occoquan’s dock at Mamie Davis Park, from the shores of Occoquan Park, as well as many restaurants/marinas along the Occoquan River.

    ***BOATER PARTICIPATION*** All registered and non-registered boats wishing to be blessed can SLOWLY pass the ORMA blessing boat docked at Belmont Bay Harbor Marina fuel dock during the event hours.

    ***DIGNITARY PARTICIPATION*** Fairfax and Prince William County First Responders, Representatives from the Town of Occoquan and Counties of Prince William and Fairfax, and VA State dignitaries will be on hand at a private event to give their well wishes to boaters as they pass the Blessing boat.

    ---PRIZES---
    ***PRIZE ELIGIBILITY*** To be eligible for prizes, boats must be registered for the event through the SIGN IN button on the ORMA Facebook page before midnight on May 19, 2023 *AND* participation must be validated by ORMA as having passed the blessing boat during the event hours. One registration per boat. NOTE: By registering for the event, you agree to allow ORMA to post your name, boat name and/or images of your boat on public social media outlets.

    ***INITIAL PRIZE DRAWING*** All eligible registrants have an opportunity to win various prizes, regardless of whether or not they are decorated. One prize per boat. Prizes are subject to change. Prize winners will be notified by the ORMA President via phone.

    ***PRIZES / DECORATED BOATS*** Eligible registrants have a second opportunity to win boat fuel gift cards from Prince William Marina, Belmont Bay Harbor Marina, Occoquan Harbor Marina, and Hoffmaster’s Marina by obtaining votes as described in the Decorated Boat Voting Process. Boat decorations may be any theme; flags, pirates, parrots, etc., but remember, the more creative you are, the better your chances are of winning the a prize.

    ***DECORATED BOAT VOTING PROCESS*** After the event is concluded, a voting page will be created with a picture and the name of each eligible decorated boat. The voting page will be posted within 7-10 days after the event is completed and will stay open for 7 days. Eligible registration will be notified via email when the voting page is open. It is up to each participating boat owner to encourage people to visit the page and vote for their boat.
    Boats with the top 5 highest number of votes will be awarded the top 5 prizes, respectively. Final details regarding the voting process, guidelines and details will be posted when the voting page is officially opened.

    The final list of prizes and prize winner names will be posted on the ORMA Facebook page. Additional prizes may be added; check back for more details!

    **CONTACT ORMA VIA MESSENGER IF YOU WISH TO DONATE A PRIZE**

    ORMA Committee members donate their time and money to organize this event because they love the Occoquan River and are dedicated to boating safety and celebrating the opening of the boating season annually.


Past events

31 Jul 2021 Annual General Meeting
30 Jul 2021 2021 PRYCA FLOAT-IN

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