Updated 09/04/2009
Thurs. Sept 25-27 (Fri-Sun)
Wednesday 09/04/2009
If you need travel directions try Maps.com
Racing Markers
provided by Eastport Yaght Club for the Rum Cup Race:
Please contact Nicole
Rauzi
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 2009
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 Tuesday
September 15th. Any items received after that time will be held
by the next years Hosts and placed into the VicChest at the next
opening. . . . VicFest 2010!
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 2009 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 2009
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 2009 Thread
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Comments/ Data/ Pictures/Suggestions to: The
Victoria 18 Forum
FRI: SEPT 25th
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 26th
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 9th 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 27th
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 . . .
Annapolis is rich in sailing history, as salty a little town as you can find on the eastern seaboard.
A favorite, Fawcetts
Boat Supply at the city Dock (110 Compromise
Street ) 410-267-8681 has just about anything and everything that
you could want to shop for!
West Marine: 410-268-0129
LAUNCHING YOUR
BOAT:
There is no launch ramp near the Club, but a hoist is available,
and is provided free of charge from the Eastport Yacht Club.
Annapolis HARBOR
CHART:
Please download, or print out this chart of the area surrounding
Rock Hall.
The Yacht Club:
Remember, Finger Docks at this marina are NOT floating. Bring
plenty of dock line, for the tides can change up to 4 feet +/-
LODGING:
Lodging: may be LIMITED in Annapolis, so if you will not be staying
aboard and most is expensive, so make reservations EARLY.
You can stay.....
On your boat
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.
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Comments/ Data/ Pictures/Suggestions to: The
Victoria 18 Forum