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Workshop Venue and Logistics

Conference Location

The 9IWWG will be held at the Historic Inns of Annapolis, Annapolis, Maryland, USA:

Historic Inns of Annapolis
58 State Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21401 USA
Telephone: (410) 263-2641

Hotel reservations

1. To make reservations from within the United States, please call the following number: 800-847-8882. Please refer to the group block name as the "9th International Winds Workshop" or "9IWWG".

2. For those guests calling to make reservations from outside the United States, please call the following number: +1-410-263-2641. Please refer to the group block name as the "9th International Winds Workshop" or "9IWWG".

3. If you are making your reservations on-line, please enter the group code "317336" to receive the group rate.

When making your reservation, please make sure you indicate you want to make a reservation in the "9th International Winds Workshop" or "9IWWG" room block. The block room rate is $123 per night, plus local taxes.

The last day to guarantee reservations at the room block rate is 14 March 2008. Reservations made after this date are subject to room availability and are not guaranteed at the room block rate.

The workshop organizers have made a block reservation for attendees at the Historic Inns of Annapolis.

Room Type Rate Included in Rate
Single or Double Occupancy USD $123/night Room Rate Only, Local taxes will be charged separately

These rooms in Historic Inns of Annapolis Hotel are furnished with a double or a king-size bed for either single or double occupancy. The group room rate is available two days before the start of the meeting and two days after based on room availability at the hotel.

At the time of reservation, the hotel will charge a one-night deposit. Any changes to or cancellation of the booking must be communicated to the Historic Inns of Annapolis promptly. If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify the hotel 24 hours before the check-in day to avoid any penalties.

Check-in time at the Historic Inns of Annapolis is 3:00 pm; check-out time is 12:00 pm. Payment should be made by delegates directly with the hotel when checking-out.

 

map of downtown Annapolis

Registration

Registration (there will be no registration fee) will take place at the following times:

  • Sunday, 13 April 2008:
    7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the atrium of the Historic Inns of Annapolis, Governor Calvert House
  • Monday, 14 April 2008:
    8:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the atrium of the Historic Inns of Annapolis, Governor Calvert House

Optional Group Tour: Walking Tour of Annapolis and the US Naval Academy

We plan on the IWW tradition of leaving Wednesday afternoon open for delegate free time. However, we do want you to consider joining us for a walking tour of Annapolis and the US Naval Academy. Colonial attired tour guides will bring history to life as you stroll through historic downtown Annapolis, the Maryland State House, and the U.S. Naval Academy, home to over 4,000 midshipmen, for your complete Annapolis experience. This tour will leave from just outside the Governor Calvert House at 2:00 p.m. The group will return at about 4:00 p.m. Photographic identification is required. The estimated cost per person is: USD $20.

Workshop Points of Contact

Local Organizing Committee (LOC)

Scientific Program Committee

photo of downtown Annapolis

Annapolis photo from Wikipedia by Dan Smith

Weather Forecast for Annapolis, Maryland

Annapolis, Maryland Climate in April

Average High Temperature:
65°F / 18°C
Average Low Temperature:
42°F / 6°C
Monthly Rainfall:
3.34in / 84.8mm

Insurance

Delegates are strongly advised to take out personal travel and medical insurance. NOAA and the workshop co-sponsors will not accept responsibility for any incident arising during the workshop period.

 

Transportation and Parking

The closest airport to the Historic Inns of Annapolis is the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport. If you are renting a car and need driving directions from the airport to the hotel, please visit http://maps.yahoo.com/ or http://www.mapquest.com. The estimated cost to take a taxi is about $35 from the BWI airport, $60 from Reagan International Airport (DCA), and $110 from Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Another option is to make a reservation to take the Super Shuttle (http://www.supershuttle.com/) between the airport and the hotel in Annapolis. From IAD it would only cost you USD $70 per person, much cheaper than a taxi. The down side is that the shuttle may make multiple stops along the way.

Valet parking is available to overnight guests for $20.00 per night. Parking is also available nearby for $12 per day. For those who are not hotel guests that want to park themselves for the typical workday only (not late overnight), the hotel does have space available parking for $10 per day.

Visa

Please let the Local Organizing Committee (jaime.daniels@noaa.gov , kcarey@noblis.org) know if you need a formal letter of invitation in order to receive a U.S. visa. For more information on the US Visa process and forms, please visit: http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov.

Currency

The currency of the United States is the Dollar (USD=$) [EUR $100 = USD $144.91 (as of 07 February 2008, http://www.xe.com)].

Lunches

NOAA is planning to provide each workshop participant lunch from Monday through Thursday (14-17 April).

Social Events

Icebreaker: Monday, 14 April 2008 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. NOAA will provide non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will also be available.

Workshop Dinner at Phillips Annapolis Harbor Restaurant

Tuesday, 15 April 2008 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (sponsored by EUMETSAT).

Access to Internet and E-mail

The hotel provides free wireless internet access in the guest rooms and meeting rooms. If wired access to the Internet is required, please contact Ken Carey at kcarey@noblis.org.

Other Information about Annapolis

Please visit http://www.visitannapolis.com for more detailed travel and tourist information on the city.

Map of Annapolis