Followup here as I am organizing the venue, the launch is typically inconvenient here at low tide (which it is that morning) - we will have access to Jocks Dock, but any larger boats will be more ideal to be launched from Sunny Shores, Cheanuh, or Pedder. They will work together with Jocks and he recons they will be able to free up about 25 slips for moorage - if I recall correctly, it would be $1/foot overnight if you aren't staying at the resort (ie, so you can launch at higher tide the night before if you want), but if you stay at the resort, it will be 50c/foot. We will be able to have day use for during the event (fah cups [8D])but I expect you will have to reserve - I'll confirm how that will work on Monday.
They have reserved a block of 9 townhomes (sleeps 4-6), and have another 20 or so still available. For 2 nights, you can snag one for $159/night (for 4), or for 1 night, I think its $210. Maybe something to consider assuming our supply of beverage
I will also be looking at alternatives for parking - as those in the Classic last year knew, this was a tough location to accommodate all the traffic - we will likely have access across the street again, and I am getting them to look into the adjacent condo's as well. We will have full use of the Jocks parking area. This year may be a tight one, but the following year may be awesome with the new marina/conference center adjacent. We have already been told by Sooke that they would reserve the day if we want it in 2011.
As we may have much more out of town interest this year, to the guides on the forum, can you confirm who is fine with us posting a link up on our website? We would like to just send sponsors there to sort out charters instead of doing the scrambling around for them. Just linking all available will be helpful, and give you guys a little extra exposure as well. Post if that suits.
Skippers as well - any new interests in this event or returning interest, you can send an email to me and I'll forward the info to the committee member in charge of boat assignment. With skippers, your basic costs should be covered at the discretion of your guests, you get a ticket to the event, and are eligible for the prizes. Having roast pig + the regular entree menu catered, c/w the girls, beer, and band. Should be another great event even if it will be a little snug this time around.
Any questions, feel free to post.
