Southeastern New England
America's Boating Club Southeastern New England, District 34
Spring Conference and Change of Watch
New Bedford Fairfield Inn and Suites
3/21 — 3/23 2025
America's Boating Club - Southeastern New England will hold their annual Spring Conference and Change of Watch in historic New Bedford during the weekend of 21-23 March. The conference will be an all-day event on Saturday including morning and afternoon sessions, election of SNE District 34 Bridge officers, a Change of Watch and of course lunch. The agenda details will be posted when available. All members are encouraged to attend, not just squadron and district officers.
As has been the custom for many years, conference attendees are welcomed to book a room on Thursday or Friday night and arrive before 6pm to participate in a sightseeing and social hour at the hotel before going out to a local restaurant for a group dinner. Some members may also choose to stay Saturday night to enjoy our camaraderie during social hour at the hotel after the conference concludes. It will follow by a Saturday night group dinner.
For those wishing to take some time to enjoy New Bedford, the Whaling Museum and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Visitor Center are within walking distance.
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Meals and Activities
Friday Night
Social/Cocktail
Hour at hotel
Dinner
Group Dinner at our
favorite restaurant, pay on your own
Saturday daytime:
Registration is required. Dress:
Casual
$45 ($80 per couple) registration fee includes Morning coffee/pastries and
buffet lunch
Saturday Evening:
Social/Cocktail
Hour at hotel
Dinner
PGroup Dinner at our
favorite restaurant, pay on your own
Sunday:
Breakfast at the Hotel & Sightseeing
Conference Hotel
The Conference Hotel is the New Bedford Fairfield Inn and Suites
Use the link to book your group rate for America's Boating Club 2025 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, New Bedford or use of the Hotel's Main Number (774) 634-2000 as the alternative to using the link. Starting date Thursday, March 20, 2025 to ending date Monday, March 24, 2025, the Hotel offering our special group rate 149.00 USD per night. Last Day to Book: Friday, February 28, 2025.
The hotel is a 4-star Marriott, offering complimentary continental breakfast, internet & self-parking. A variety of amenities are also included (an indoor pool, fitness center, outdoor fire pit etc.). The hotel is centrally located downtown, across from New Bedford Harbor. Within walking distance of the hotel there is plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment to enjoy while attending the Conference.