Updated 09/19/2007
Thurs. Sept 21-23 (Fri-Sun)
Wednesday 09/19/2007
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HELP!
The following items are needed for the VicFest: (ASAP)
We would like to know if anyone has a set of 3 Racing Markers for the RumCup ...if you have them email dpeavey@lpsny.com
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 2007
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 17th. Any items received after that time will be held
by the next years Hosts and placed into the VicChest at the next
opening. . . . VicFest 2008!
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 2007 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 2007
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 )
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 2007 Thread
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Mail
Comments/ Data/ Pictures/Suggestions to: The
Victoria 18 Forum
FRI: SEPT 21st
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 22nd
9:00 AM VicFest Rum Toast / VicChest
Opening
VicChest
We typically start Saturday with
the 8th 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 8th
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 8thth 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.!
Open Sailing
2:00 PM The 8th 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 7th 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 23rd
9:00 AM 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!
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:
Remember, Docks at this marina are NOT floating. Bring plenty
of dock line, for the tides can change up to 4 feet +/-
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) including Moonlight Bay Marina.
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.
Mail
Comments/ Data/ Pictures/Suggestions to: The
Victoria 18 Forum