VicFest 2005
Updated 09/18/2005
Thurs. Sept 16-18 (Fri-Sun)

Updates!

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Thursday 09/09/2005
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HELP!

The following items are needed for the VicFest: (ASAP)

Racing Markers for the Rum Cup Race:
If you have an idea, or can supply a large water marker for the Race.
Please contact Donald Peavey

Wanted! Items for the VicChest!

Folks attending or not, you can be a part of the history! Remember to bring small trinkets or something to place into the VicChest. Keep it small, Pictures, wine corks with your name and your boats name, and the year you put it in the chest. Bring a trinket carved with you and your boats name engraved on it. An old necklace or chain, a good luck charm, Bring a Picture, or Pictures from any previous VicFest. Hey, . . . its tradition!

If you cannot make it to the fest this year but would still like to include something in the VicChest, mail it to:

VicFest 2006
C/O Donald Peavey
LPS Enterprises of New York
200 Salina Street
Suite 102
Liverpool, New York 13088

DO IT SOON as the cutoff will be Monday September 13h. Any items received after that time will be held by the next years Hosts and placed into the VicChest at the next opening. . . . VicFest 2006!

Remember, try to bring items that you can associate with your boat or yourself, or better yet, . . . with both!
If it has your name on it, or attached to it via a string that's good too!
Keep it small, the chest is only 12" deep x15" long x 10" high
(Even though its relatively small, Memories don't take up too much space, and the VicChest is BIG enough for all of them!)

Please update the Forum Thread on VicFest 2005 Attendance with your registration information as you verify that you will be attending. Information is posted as to the location and accommodations here at VicFEST 2005

When adding your registration message, please leave additional information to help us better manage your arrival at the Fest.
1- Expected arrival Time and Date
2- Number in your Party
3- If you will be Trailering or Sailing a Vic 18 or other boat to the Fest
4- Any accommodations you may need or have arranged. (Including Slip rental at Rock Hall Landing)
5- How long you will be staying at the Fest .
6- Any additional questions or comments you may have.
Please leave additional comments or suggestions for the Fest on the VicFEST 2005 Thread

Attendance VicFest 2005

updated 09/09/2005

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See Planning Updates at the Bottom of this Page

THR: SEPT 15th

PM Early Check in

FRI: SEPT 16th

AM/PM Check in
9:00 AM Boat Setup / Launching
10:00 AM Dockside chat and Review of Boats
12:00 PM Open Sailing
6:00 PM Dockside chat and Review of Boats

7:00 PM Dinner (Location to Be Determined)

SAT: SEPT 17th

9:00 AM VicFest Rum Toast / VicChest Opening

VicChest
We typically start Saturday with the 7th Annual Opening of the VicChest! Who can remember what s in the chest from years past? You will find out only if you are there to see! The VicChest is opened only for the duration of the VicFest, and after the Fest it is not opened again until the next year. You only have a few day's to see what's inside, and add your own piece of history to the contents.

Toast!
We begin the Fest with the 7th annual toast to the Official start of the Fest.
A toast is then held for the journey our boats have made with us to the Fest.
We follow this by a toast to the safety and fun of each of the members during the Fest.
We then offer up a toast to the designers and builders of our boats.
Finally, if there is any rum left in the cask, and anyone is left standing, that person gives a personal toast which actually begins the Fest activities!

10:30 AM VicFest Boat Christening

Don't miss the 7thth annual "ViChristening" of the start of the VicFest! Each boat is christened by it's captain (or assigned crew member), with a full shot of Captain Morgan's Rum across the Bow. (Some think this is a total waste of Rum, but you should see how the fish react!). The christening of each boat is preceded by the "Captains" toast to his boat for safety, luck, and downright fun for the duration of the Fest, and the remainder of the season.!

11:00 PM Sail to Picnic Lunch / Beach /Raft up ?

2:00 PM The 7th Annual "Rum Cup"

This is the 7th annual running of McVay/Victoria Yachts "RumCUP". Don't be mistaken, this is a grueling 2 hour no holds barred race to the finish line, (which may occasionally change based on who is in the lead position). Remember, only the most fit and experienced Victoria owners should contemplate this challenging and un-nerving race. Although difficult, the rewards are well worth the challenge. The coveted "Rum Cup" is the Rum used for the christening of our boats during the VicFest and the Plaque with the history of the winners of the RumCup!. The holder of this coveted award is looked upon by all as some of the most fit and seasoned McVay /Victoria Owners (or just really good at winning races!)

Remember, the real challenge is keeping the RumCup once you have won it!


9:00 PM 6th Annual "Midnight" Cruise
Set your sails for this enjoyable and fascinating cruise up the Chesapeake by moonlit sky!
Keep an eye on those Buoy's, and navigate by the stars.
An enjoyable 2 hour (+/-) jaunt in the bay just north of Rock Hall.
(As a heads up, for those of you sleeping on your boats, remember . . .you may be required to give up your bed for the duration of the midnight sail).

SUN: SEPT 18th

8:00 Open Breakfast

9:00 AM Sail to Local Historical or Open Sailing

1:00 PM Group Lunch at Dockside Restaurant

2:00 PM General VicFest Meeting

Presentation of the "Rum Cup" to the winning boat and sailing team!
The officially closure of the VicChest until next year!
Official Closing for VicFest.

5:00 PM Checkout

MON: SEPT 19th

9:00 AM Open Sailing

4:00 PM Late Checkout

Details . . . Details . . .

Rock Hall is a quaint town with lots of places to explore for non-boating
folks and boaters alike.

There is a free town trolley that makes a circuit of the town, and is very
convenient for getting around town.

WEST Marine in town about 300 yards from the Marina! . . . . . Hooray!

LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT:
There is a ramp by the Sailing Emporium. As you come into Rock Hall on Rte 20, you pass Toy's Outdoor Store on the right. STOP there and get a 3-day county ramp pass for $10.00, and ask for directions to Sailing Emporium (or check their web site on the Rock Hall home page). Trailers can be stored in the field behind Rock Hall Landing Marina.

ROCK HALL HARBOR CHART:
Please download, or print out this chart of the area surrounding Rock Hall.

THE MARINA:

Host Marina: Rock Hall Landing Marina
Hosts: Jim and Mary Anne Lancaster
Phone: 410-639-2224
FAX: 410-639-2081
Email: rockhall@dmv.com
Web site: www.rockhallmd.com/rhlanding

Please make arrangements with Jim and Mary Anne ASAP. They are currently expecting up to 10 VIC 18 boats. We need to let them know early if we need room for more.

Jim at Rock Hall Landing Marina plans to line up our boats on the side and end of A dock just like last year.This year however, it will look much better as we will be displaying our great new Burgee on all the boats!

Remember, Docks at the marina are floating. This is great for the low freeboard on our Vics.

LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT:
There is a ramp by the Sailing Emporium. As you come into Rock Hall on Rte 20, you pass Toy's Outdoor Store on the right. Stop there and get a 3-day county ramp pass for $10.00. Trailers can be stored in the field behind Rock Hall Landing Marina

LODGING:
Lodging: Lodging is LIMITED in Rock Hall, and most is expensive, so make reservations EARLY.

You can stay.....
On your boat
At the Mariner's Motel (410-639-2291)--reasonable and very close--only one room left!!!
At the Marina in a villa/townhouse/house (2-3 bedrooms/2 baths--sleep 4-6 adults, $195/night/building)--share one with a couple of VicFest
attendees. Call the Mariner's motel and talk to Roberta. There are 2
villas, one townhouse, and one house.
At any one of several B&Bs in the area (more pricey, but VERY scenic)

MEALS:
Food and accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee.
Typically, Friday/Saturday Dinners are group, and are held at local Restaurants.
Breakfast will be individual daily.
Lunch should be considered as a "while sailing activity" both Friday and Saturday.
Lunch Sunday is usually group. It is held at Waterman's at the Dock, or another local Restaurant.

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