Have started to look into reserving slips for the fleet and need to know who's interested. The cost for a bay is $271/day and each bay accommodates seven boats (more if strung across the bay). Assuming seven boats and four days, this works out to $155/boat. Who's in? For those who've not done Charleston, the alternative is free docking toward the north-most point of the marina and a good healthy walk back and forth.
Have tried to get slips that open to the north which would result in less drama since we'd be leaving/returning against the tide. So far, Charleston Harbor wants to keep us where we've been.
Jonathan - we're in with 18.
Dave
I guess I'm in, but I was hoping I'd be eligible for the free docking by being one of the first 35 boats registered. Haven't heard anything about that though from the race organizers as per the NOR.
15.4 There will be a limited amount of complimentary transient dockage available at CHR&M for boats under 28 feet LOA from Thursday, April19 through Sunday April 22. This dockage will be in a side tie configuration with other boats rafted along side at 2-3 deep and may be at the docks farthest from the hotel. Those qualifying for the limited complimentary dock space will be notified of the offer, and asked to confirm their intent to accept or reject it. Those registering beyond the first 35 boats under 28 feet LOA and boats requiring individual berths should make separate arrangements with the marina for dock space. No individual slips will be permitted with the limited complimentary dockage.
Jonathon, we're in with 101.
It's our first trip there, so we're pretty clueless.
Thanks for organizing this.
Patrick
Peter - the free dock space is a really long walk out to the boat and may require rafting. Join us in the slips that Jonathan is organizing...
#100 ... Ice Melted ... Wilusz is in. Keep us informed with how to proceed with payment.
Quote from: Dave Nickerson on February 23, 2012, 09:35:50 AM
Peter - the free dock space is a really long walk out to the boat and may require rafting. Join us in the slips that Jonathan is organizing...
Actually I'll organize the first bay and help with others but once this one fills up, I'd like someone to step forward and take over organizing the next batch of seven.
Jonathan, count us in with 117 - Rum Theory.
Closer to the rum always works best.
Thanks for organizing and let us know how to proceed with payment.
Ron
I'll take a slot for the works boat, #150.
I'll take a spot also.
Joe H
We're being offered bays on A dock (south on B). The advantage is we return into the tide and prevailing breeze; downside is if it gets really windy out of the south, the dock gets wet from spray.
Bay 1 now has Nye, Nickerson, Daniel, Wilusz, Shute, Tucker and Healy. Peter Beardsley is organizing Bay 2 which is about to fill. Anyone willing to take over organizing additional reservations?
Jonathan,
We are in boat 128. Thanks for doing this. Art Shaw
Bay 1 now has Nye, Nickerson, Daniel, Wilusz, Shute, Tucker and Healy.
Bay 2 has Beardsley, Weiss and five to-be-named Larchmont boats.
Bay 3 has Oliver, Shaw, Lee, Furna and McHugh.
5 of the 7 Larchmont slots are accounted for. There is a chance that one of them will open up, in which case I'll let people know.
In the meantime, if anyone needs crew, I know of A LOT of people who are available to crew, some of whom are extremely good and who have Viper experience. Send me a message for details.
Thanks so much organizing!
Bob
Mr Nye, may I get in on bay three?
Shouldn't be a problem once we figure out who this Mr. Nye character is.
Can Art Shaw and Bob McHugh send me an email. I am in charge of organising bay three.
Cheers Matt
matt sole at g mail dot com
also looking for a seventh for the bay
Bay 3 looks like the "rum" bay. Count me in.
I understand that blazers and ties may be required for Bay 2.
Quote from: Justin Scott on March 01, 2012, 12:44:06 PM
Bay 3 looks like the "rum" bay. Count me in.
I understand that blazers and ties may be required for Bay 2.
Only in the winter on Friday and Saturday nights. You have us confused with a certain club in Newport with nice views. Luckily they don't have internet in Rhode Island so they don't know I'm writing this.
I would like to be in on bay 3. #153 Last Call. What do I have to do?
Buy me beer! Lee you have the last spot.
email me all in bay three
1 beer is to cheap a price! 2 Beers and a ruym drink is my final offer!
Quote from: Lee Eikel on March 02, 2012, 12:01:56 PM
1 beer is to cheap a price! 2 Beers and a ruym drink is my final offer!
I am in the right bay!
I expect that Charleston has more breeze and rum than the Animal or Monkey can handle, so we probably wont be seeing them here.
Sounds like all the spots are filled? Let me know if one opens up or we can fill another bay.
Bay 2 has kidnapped McHugh since at least one of the Larchmont boats has made other arrangements. So we have 6 confirmed and are holding a spot for now for a 7th from Larchmont in case he comes through -- that should open up a spot in Bay 3, and maybe a second spot depending on what we do. We call dibs on Peterson if a spot opens up for him.
If McHugh is with the Blazer bay, then 3 will take TP.
TP, send an email to Matt Sole.
Hey if Bob wants to go with the bum boys in bay two, well good luck with that, Tom you are more than welcome in my domain.
Great - Looks like Bay#3 is shaping up nicely! Matt is will send you an e-mail thanks putting together. Milwaukee out!
Quote from: Matt Sole on March 02, 2012, 10:54:43 PM
the bum boys in bay two,
Cornish for "the nice gentlemen from Bay two". Matt is from the Duchy.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to translate the Bacardi interview in time before the nice gentleman from the Bacardi program got to read it, and it didnt get selected for the final program, but I promise to publish it on the class website.
More seriously, Matt actually is our best advertisement with the Bacardi sponsors. They love him! Eddie (head of sponsorship for bacardi) and Matt are soul brothers when it comes to the good things in life.
You will see that we got two whole pages in the program (Vs 1 for all other classes 'cept Star) and Bacardi are sponsoring our NAs which I dont see for Melges or J Boats.
Bay 3 will be serving Bacardi!
Isle of Wight not Cornish. Thats just where my club is.
Quote from: Matt Sole on March 04, 2012, 06:47:36 PM
Isle of Wight not Cornish. Thats just where my club is.
Where in IOW
Familiar with the Crab and Lobster in Bembridge?
Quote from: Jonathan Nye on February 22, 2012, 08:41:06 PM
Have started to look into reserving slips for the fleet and need to know who's interested. The cost for a bay is $271/day and each bay accommodates seven boats (more if strung across the bay). Assuming seven boats and four days, this works out to $155/boat. Who's in? For those who've not done Charleston, the alternative is free docking toward the north-most point of the marina and a good healthy walk back and forth.
Have tried to get slips that open to the north which would result in less drama since we'd be leaving/returning against the tide. So far, Charleston Harbor wants to keep us where we've been.
Just thinking aloud here.
But I think most folks only need 3 nights and/or 3 days.
Thurs,Fri, Sat night.
Anyway at 37 Vipers, we are probably going to need that 4th bay.
Need a lot more than 4 bays. Each bay is only 7 boats. That stringing boats in the middle thing is stetchy in all that current.
Quote from: Dave Nickerson on March 18, 2012, 12:56:38 PM
Need a lot more than 4 bays. Each bay is only 7 boats. That stringing boats in the middle thing is stetchy in all that current.
Anyone who has not reserved a slip should consider starting a syndicate to fill a 4th bay.
Just wondering if there's anyone else out there who's on the 'budget program' and is going to us the Free docking?
I am on a "budget program" and I will not be using the free docking.
I think it is a worthwhile spend.
Matt did you add me to bay 3?
Quote from: Lee Eikel on March 22, 2012, 12:17:01 PM
Matt did you add me to bay 3?
Call was in on post 21 and you are on the Bay 3 email thread.
Here's the lineup. Bay 3 is oversubscribed by one boat, Bay 4 under by one. If Bay 3 decides to go w/ 8 they should let Paul and me know so the next boat on the waiting list can join Bay 4. If Bay 3 wants to stick to seven, it needs to move someone to 4.
The Marina is aware that we've got almost another bay's worth of interest and is working on a solution.
Bay 1
Jonathan Nye
Dave Nickerson
Patrick Daniel
Craig Wilusz
Ron Shute
Dan Tucker
Joe Healy
Bay 2
Peter Beardsley
LaMotte/Weiss/Asch
Robert Matthews
Cameron McKnight
Peter Bauer
Jay Rhame
Bob McHugh
Bay 3
Matt Sole
David Oliver
Art Shaw
Jeff Lee
Dave Furna
Lee Eikel
Tom Peterson
Justin Scott
Bay 4
Paul Zimmerman
Phil Lotz
Olaf Beck
Patrick Gibson
Dawn Kozak
Sara Fox
Jonathan
Please add me to the waiting list for the next bay.
Since my bay seems to be the most popular I am going to move Arthur Shaw to bay 4 since he is the only one I can't get a hold of!!
Jonathan, thanks for organising the lists.
Jonathan Nye. Thanks for setting up slips and pls add #168 to list if new bay
becomes available.
Robert Williams
Got it. You're in good company (Williams, Locke, Miller, Gilbert and Dumas hopefully slated for a Bay 5). Haven't heard from Kay V and Jerry Wendt. If this group comes together it will put Bay 3 to shame.
The resort knows where we stand and is working on a solution.
Jonathan
well done Jono
Quote from: David Chapman on March 27, 2012, 11:39:03 PM
well done Jono
Jono???? I think you just lost your slot on Bay 5!
Being nearly local, I probably will show up early at the marina. Does the harbormaster have a clue which bay is which, or do I get to pick the best for Bay #3? And when will the bays be open. . .
Just wondering what everyone is doing with their trailers? It doesn't seem like we can leave them at the ramp, and given that some of us have our lights attached to our tie down bars it might be difficult to move them.
Thoughts?
Quote from: David Oliver on March 28, 2012, 06:15:01 PM
Being nearly local, I probably will show up early at the marina. Does the harbormaster have a clue which bay is which, or do I get to pick the best for Bay #3? And when will the bays be open. . .
Good grief. You "Bay 3" guys are out of control. Here's the way it's going to work... If a bay along "A" dock is available, that will be designated Bay 1; if a second "A" dock bay is available; that will be Bay 2 otherwise they'll be on "B" dock; if a third "A" bay is available along with a "B" dock bay, Bay 3 gets to choose; Bay 4 gets what's left. And hopefully, we'll have a Bay 5. I will be there Wednesday though I expect to have this sorted before then. When I have the details, I will pass them along.
We are paying like you would for a hotel - 3 nights checking in Thursday and out Sunday. Anyone who wants to show up on Wednesday, needs to make their own arrangements with the Resort. Keep in mind these slips/bays are not simply vacant awaiting our arrival. The Resort has to move tenants around to make room for us. Showing up early unannounced will be a problem.
Jonathan
Quote from: Darren Gilbert on March 28, 2012, 09:18:36 PM
Just wondering what everyone is doing with their trailers? It doesn't seem like we can leave them at the ramp, and given that some of us have our lights attached to our tie down bars it might be difficult to move them.
Thoughts?
Tie your light/tie down bar to the trailer and you'll be fine. The event will announce parking locations on the website (if they've not done so already). Last year there was a large amount of space near the ramp to the bridge. The other option involves residents who live near the ramp. They've been willing to store trailers for a fee. It's not free but you don't have to coordinate cars/trailers/boat when it comes time to haul. Jonathan
The storage space under the bridge on ramp is fine for storage. Not very secure but its pretty out the way. Never heard of any problems with stuff going missing.
Quote from: Darren Gilbert on March 28, 2012, 09:18:36 PM
Just wondering what everyone is doing with their trailers? It doesn't seem like we can leave them at the ramp, and given that some of us have our lights attached to our tie down bars it might be difficult to move them.
Thoughts?
Same as every year. Just tow the trailer to the designated trailer storage area without lights. Its really close. Its hospitable South Carolina! The town rolls out a big welcome mat -they dont worry about a few trailers on their way to the parking lot. Without the boat, vehicles behind can see your indicators just fine.
Quote from: Jonathan Nye on March 28, 2012, 09:25:52 PM
Good grief. You "Bay 3" guys are out of control.
Jonathan
You aint seen nothing yet.
Quote from: Jonathan Nye on March 27, 2012, 05:04:12 PM
If this group comes together it will put Bay 3 to shame.
Bring it on!
Quote from: Jonathan Nye on March 27, 2012, 05:04:12 PM
Got it. You're in good company (Williams, Locke, Miller, Gilbert and Dumas hopefully slated for a Bay 5). Haven't heard from Kay V[...]
Hi Jonathan - just confirming you got our request to join a bay (emailed 3/26). Thanks for organizing!
Kay! Looking forward to racing against you it feels like ages ago I saw you on the start line.
Thanks John for your efforts
Robert Williams
#168
See you Wednesday
Will have more of an update tonight but looks like we're being allotted five bays (3 A dock bays and 2 B).
Would everyone who's requested paid docking, please send me a blank email with CRW Berthing in the subject line (
[email protected]).
Jonathan
Jonathan...
I think I speak for everyone going to CRW. A huge thank you for doing all this logistics on behalf of the Viper fleet.
I will be sending out another update in next day or so via yachtscoring with an einvite to the dinner, so I will include your request to send the blank CRW berthing email as well.
Thank you again.
Looks like we have 3 A dock bays and 2 B dock bays. The A dock is the southern-most dock and means friendlier departures and returns given the tide but could take some spray if we get huge breeze; B dock doesn't have this issue but the the return is landing downwind with the tide. For those that don't know, it is very easy to miscalculate and either come in with too much speed or misjudge and end up pinned against some 40' cabin cruiser.
Here's our line up...
Bay 1 (A Dock)
Jonathan Nye
Dave Nickerson/Moise Solomon
Patrick Daniel
Craig & Deborah Wilusz
Ron Schute
Dan Tucker
Joe Healey
Bay 2 (A Dock)
Peter Beardsley/David Owen
Jonathan Asch/Byron LaMotte/Andrew Weiss
Robert Matthews
Cameron McKnight
Peter Bauer
Jay Rhame
Bob McHugh
Bay 3 (get to choose A or B)
Matt Sole
David Oliver
Jeff Lee
David Furna
Justin Scott
Tom Peterson
Lee Eikel
Bay 4 (if Bay 3 picks Dock B, Bay 4 chooses between A or B)
Paul Zimmerman
Phil Lotz
Olaf Bleck
Pat Gibson
Dawn Kozak
Art Shaw
Sara Fox
Bay 5 (Gets whatever is left)
Glyn Locke/David Chapman/Ian Nicholson
Robert Williams
Darren Gilbert
Brad Dumas
Kay VanValkenburgh
Steve Girling
Each bay "coordinator" will be in touch about collecting. Glyn, David, Ian... as first on the waiting list for Bay 5 you've earned the privilege of being the the mayors of Bay 5. I'll send details separately. The fee is $120 for Thursday to Sunday -- bumped up to socialize the cost of only having six boats in Bay 5.
When I get the exact location of the bays, I will let everyone know.
Jonathan
Have not gotten the actual locations of our bays so we'll figure it out onsite. If anyone needs to reach me, please use nineoneseven fivenineseven twoeightninesix.
Jonathan
Quote from: Jonathan Nye on April 02, 2012, 10:17:24 PM
Each bay "coordinator" will be in touch about collecting. Glyn, David, Ian... as first on the waiting list for Bay 5 you've earned the privilege of being the the mayors of Bay 5. I'll send details separately. The fee is $120 for Thursday to Sunday -- bumped up to socialize the cost of only having six boats in Bay 5.
When I get the exact location of the bays, I will let everyone know.
Jonathan
Don't mean to be picky but the price per boat including tax should be around $123 per boat and for bay 5 with only 6 boats; that's around $143 per boat. Based on $271 per slip per night for three nights.
$270.60 (cost per bay) times 5 bays time 3 nights is $4,059. $4,059 divided by 34 bay residents is $119.38 which I rounded up to $120.
Jonathan
Let's designate Bay 1 the first bay as one walks down the dock from the resort, Bay 2 the second and so on. More later. Jonathan
With only 4 bays, the new per boat fee is $95.50.
Jonathan
We need to figure out who paid who for what since not everyone ended up in the proper bay.