Sloan BVI 2002 Trip

May 26 – June 2, 2002

Highlights

~150 2nd years ~25 boats 6 islands 1 week

Great time!

Float Plan

Activities

Sailing (regattas) !SnorkelingScuba divingExploring islandsFun & gamesC-function!

Types of boats

Sailboats Boats range from 39-52’ 3-5 Cabins per boat

Sample Layout

Logistics

Skipper

Responsible down in the BVIs

Boat Lead

Point person for pre-trip logistics such as payments, forms, and provisioning.

Cost

Price per person (approximate): Average boat cost $500 Average airfare $700 Provisions $300

$1,500 Boat cost includes damage insurance Prices will vary based on number of people

per boat

Deadlines

October 31 $100 p.p. downpayment due

boat roster, skipper & lead

signed waivers November 21 25% payment due (~$50 p.p.)

(charged to lead’s credit card) March 21 75% payment due (~$250p.p.)

May 26 balance due (~$125 p.p.)

Skipper Options

1. 2nd-year skipper: Skipper submits resume Indicate skipper name

2. 1st-year skipper: Save spot (You cover boat & food cost)

3. Hire a skipper: Save cabinApproximately $150/day extra

All skippers are subject to approval We’ll help with matching for 2. and 3.

SCUBA Diving Beginner Divers Package Open Water I Certification in Mass. in April – Approx $300 2 Professionally Escorted Dives –

– One Reef (TBD), RMS Rhone wreck

Costs: TBD…Between $200 and $400.

Advanced Diver Package Same dives as above Two additional dives (another wreck, another reef) Some diving directly from sailboats

Sponsorship

Looking for sponsors– Bacardi– Mount Gay Rum

Event sponsors– C-Function– Regatta

Wrap-up To do’s

– Sign up for email list• Sign list going around

• People who are not here can sign up through Sloanspace (Sloan Scuba Club)

– First Deadline: October 31• $100 check

• Boat roster with skipper (if known) and boat lead

• Signed waiver forms

Disclaimers– The BVI Trip is an independent event.