[MSCW list] An event that may interest you - the 2024 Bay2Beach drive - September 14, 2024

[Timothy Metzinger]

Our friends at MOOD (Miata Owners On DelMarVa) sent this information to our Facebook group.   While I'm not going to lead an MSCW drive for this (we're already going to Ocean City for the Airshow in September), I wanted everyone to be aware of it, as it's a good event and your donations will go to a good cause.

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16th Annual Bay to Beach Drive September 14
We're Sweet Sixteen this year; don't miss the party!

MOOD - Miata Owners On Delmarva announces its 16th Annual Bay To Beach Drive scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024. It's time to cross one more item from your bucket list by enjoying a Delmarva Miata adventure.

This event always is scheduled on the Saturday closest to 9/11, which inspired our first Bay 2 Beach Drive, and it benefits the veterans' shelter, Home of the Brave, which we support with ride donations.

We are extremely grateful that in a topsy-turvy Covid world when many auto events were canceled, postponed or rescheduled that we were able to maintain continuity to our event, as we did the past three years. It is a Charity drive, and we benefit by being behind the wheel and helping others who volunteered to protect us.

Miata owners in the Mid-Atlantic region, or beyond, are invited to participate. For logistics purposes we need to hear of your interest and plans ahead of time.
Registrations for our guests will close at midnight on Saturday, September 7, or earlier if all spaces are filled.

This drive always begins at a point on Chesapeake Bay water somewhere on Delmarva, and winds through backroads Delmarva to end in Ocean City. We cap it off by driving down the word famous ocean front Boardwalk in Ocean City to the cheers of throngs on the beach, balconies, restaurants and boards.

One of our earlier routes is listed as one of the best Miata drives in the country in your Mazda MX-5 Enthusiast Owners Manual! It's on your bedside table, right? This year's route will be as memorable and will merit inclusion in a future Enthusiast Manual. We'll follow a series of Miata style backroads from Oxford, MD across the peninsula to finish in Ocean City, with a pit stop en route. In OC, after the parade, we'll drive to dine (optional) at an outstanding seafood restaurant as we recap the day.

We start promptly at 1 pm and finish about 5:30 pm, and then to dinner. Most drivers also lunch & ice cream in Oxford before we begin. Some may wish to lodge in Oxford, a Colonial seaport that is home to America's oldest inn.

Donations from participants go to Home of the Brave, a shelter in Delaware that helps returning veterans who are finding the transition back to civilian life challenging; our club provides a fixed sum match. Your donation check should be made to Home of the Brave Foundation; we suggest a minimum of $25. http://homeofthebravefdn.org/

You will need a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a Miata. We'll also need your email, cellphone and that same info from your co-pilot to make sure info reaches all participants. That info is discarded afterward. Details will be on Miata.net, Mid-Atlantic events page or on our FB page, which can be viewed. Our website is not current except Officer tab; site still being revamped http://delmarvamood.com/

Contact: Andy Buchanan, MOOD Secretary, at andybuchanan217 at gmail.com to reserve a spot or with associated questions.

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Oxford info:
Lunch & Ice Cream: In Oxford, Capsize https://www.capsizeoxmd.com/ is at the dock, has inside and waterfront seating and shares same building with Scottish Highland Creamery's soft serve only location. Capsize opens at 11 am.
Scottish Highland Creamery has a new location for their fabulous ice cream on Morris St and opens at noon. https://scottishhighlandcreamery.com/
Also in Oxford is Robert Morris Inn with weekend brunch. America's oldest inn. https://www.robertmorrisinn.com/

Be an early lunch customer so you have time for ice cream before we depart.