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Sloan BVI 2002 Trip. May 26 – June 2, 2002. Highlights. ~150 2 nd years ~25 boats 6 islands 1 week Great time!. Float Plan. Activities. Sailing (regattas) ! Snorkeling Scuba diving Exploring islands Fun & games C-function!. Types of boats. Sailboats Boats range from 39-52’
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Sloan BVI 2002 Trip May 26 – June 2, 2002
Highlights • ~150 2nd years • ~25 boats • 6 islands • 1 week • Great time!
Activities • Sailing (regattas) ! • Snorkeling • Scuba diving • Exploring islands • Fun & games • C-function!
Types of boats • Sailboats • Boats range from 39-52’ • 3-5 Cabins per boat
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 cabin Approximately $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 • Advanced Diver Package • Same dives as above • Two additional dives (another wreck, another reef) • Some diving directly from sailboats Costs: TBD…Between $200 and $400.
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.