2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

What:

6th Annual 2007 OffshoreOnly.com Power Boaters Winter Chill-Out
( “A big azz party for go-fast boaters to break up the winter blues.” )

Where:
Richbrau Brewing Company, 1214 E Cary St., Richmond, VA

When:
January 27th, 2007
6PM to 9PM - Officially
11:30AM to Sunday - Unofficially

Cost: Cover charge to get in the party will be $TBD (soon). This will cover pool tables, facility, servers, event costs, door prize tickets and appetizers (enough to fill up on).

Dinners and cash bar will your own responsibility, (if I tried to include this it would get too expensive and un-proportionate).

History:
2002 60 attendees
2003 170 attendees
2004 200 attendees
2005 290 attendees
2006 315 attendees
2007 ???

Hotel info:
Omni Richmond Hotel
100 South 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23219
(888) 444-OMNI Reservations
(804) 344-7000 Hotel Direct

$105.99 Rooms—Ask for the WINTER CHILL-OUT BOATER PARTY rate.
60+ rooms blocked for Saturday night
12 rooms blocked for Friday night
(I could not get the rooms any cheaper.)

The hotel has a garage which may/may not fit some of our trucks.
They also have a surface lot adjacent to the hotel.
The hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool, so bring your swimsuits.






For some of you, this will be a haul, but this will be ABSOLUTELY worth the effort. This party planning gets very sticky, and especially so with such a widespread crowd.

Remember, I am not doing this for a profit.

Any leftover cash will be used to defer the costs of any more food, and anything above that will be donated to a fitting charity. Please don't complain about the cover charge. This is not a lot of money for what you are getting. There will be giveaways/door prizes and other incentives, (see below).

I will personally cover up to $100 in drinks for the 3 farthest traveled OSO members. The distance traveled will be verified via driving mileage as calculated by www.yahoo.com website from your home address to the address of the Richbrau listed above.

Richmond International Airport is only 15 minutes away; serviced by www.jetblue.com and most major carriers.

Norfolk International Airport is less than 60 minutes away; serviced by www.southwest.com and most major carriers.



NEW THIS YEAR:
www.gforcekarts.com

We will be renting this indoor Pro-Karting facility for 2 hours. There will only be 60 racers. Cost will be $30 per racer.
-There will be no drinking of alcohol before or during this event. You must be sober to race.
-Racers will need to be on time AND need to drive/race responsibly. Variances on either will cut into other racers’ race times.
-You MUST RSVP with the FULL NAME of each racer.
-This event is open for Racers aged 16 and up. Ladies are ENCOURAGED to race as well. There is also plenty of spectator space.



If you plan on attending the full Monty of events you will be busy:

Friday, 26 January 2007—8PM-?
Informal Pre-Game Party at the Tobacco Company Restaurant
www.thetobaccocompany.com
1201 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
(Walking distance to Omni Hotel)

Saturday, 27 January 2007—11:30AM-2:30PM
Indoor Pro-Karting at G-Force
www.gforcekarts.com
425 Carolina Avenue, Bldg. B, Richmond, VA 23222
(7 miles from the Omni Hotel with plenty of parking; next to Richmond International Raceway, and near Richmond International Airport.)

Saturday, 27 January 2007—4PM-6PM
Richmond Power Boat Association hosts “Prime-the-Pumps” at the
Tobacco Company Restaurant
www.thetobaccocompany.com
(Walking distance to Omni Hotel)

Saturday, 27 January 2007—6PM-9PM (officially)
2007 OSO/Power Boaters Winter Chill-Out (6th Annual)
(After 9PM the Richbrau turns into a full nightclub with DJs and dancing; your admission into the party covers your evening’s cover charge.)
www.richbrau.com
1214 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
(Walking distance to Omni Hotel)








Here is what I need from EVERYONE:

I need your RSVP via email to [email protected] with the number you have attending the Winter Chill-Out Party AND the full name of EACH racer for G-Force.

I will only accept RSVPs AND RACER NAMES via this email address, as I cannot keep track of several bulletin boards.

Book your hotel by calling the hotel directly.


Again, ALL RSVP goes to [email protected] . Please post your questions here or email me.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I like the set-up last year....too bad I didn't get there until 11:00 pm!!!! :mad:
I'm going this year damn it!!!!! :woohoo:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Last year was the first year I attended and had a great time. I plan on making it this yr as well. Although in my drunkin stuper I lost my chill out shirt! :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

as long as the wrox is there i'm there. had a great time last year brian .and and prev ious years. i like the richerad bower brewy if we could get the band there , it would be out of this world . it doint matter to me where ever you have it i'll be there . sign me up . robbie .. :D :D :D :D :D :drink: :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Hey Brian hope all is well buddy!!!!

Last year was alot of fun because we had control of the whole bar with plenty of room. Although we had great times in years past. If you need anything let me know what I can do.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

whats M.S. ?
More Shots? :D:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

GREAT CANT WAIT TO GET THERE LOVED THE MORE SPACE AT THE NEW BAR :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I liked it alot last year with the worx band :D :D

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Brian,

Caroline and I both vote for the Canal Club with The Worx. Great time last year. We always look forward to it.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Loved it best last year :evilb: Then party at the Tabacco Place after!!!!

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Loved the band, they're great no doubt. But I also grew fond of the more social format of previous years with the free time afterwards. I'll come to whatever is built.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I liked last years as compared to at Richbrau... MORE room, but it did seem to be a little less sociable than years past. Need to work on that somehow, IMO

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

It's on our calendar. Agree with Rock Steady.

Must have Worx again this year. :p :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Thanks for the input. Keep them coming. I am getting the planning underway, but have not made any determinations.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

amen reckless32 see you at the chill out . :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Worx was great, place was great, have at it buddy! Need any help, let me know.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I think I have Glassdave talked into goin .... didnt take much .. told him there would be alcohol and drunk women dancin .. he was all for it :rolleyes: :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Oh yeah, you have to travel down for this one :evilb:

It gets better and wilder every year :drink:

And we even have gifts for all the ladies :cool: :p

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

And structured activities :evilb:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Thats nice but do I get something too? :p :D

Who's Cat kissin? :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

You this year!!! :eek: :drink:

RG3 MUST be there this year!!

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

come on down RG3 it is a great party :D :D :D :drink: :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Im hopin to be there. Ange has told me stories ... :D

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

You mean someone that was there remembers??? :rolleyes: :D

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Hmmmmmm..... :D

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I'm still tossed up on how the format will be, but its going to be awesome. I am working on logistics, both personnel and facility. I've lost count, but I believe this will be the 6th Annual.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

yes i think you are right brian 6th. what ever you build it will be great , can't wait . :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Yup, 6th.

RG-that was just a friend, but you need to be in the special "group photo" right Brian? :evilb:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

O.K. I checked this year it is not the same week-end as the Chicago boat show. Sooooooooo is a gang from Chi-Town welcome???? if so what is the best airport to fly into and where can we stay to be in the mix.....we are going to need some help on this one......BZ

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

BZ, of course!

Richmond Airport (RIC) is 15 minutes away.
If you taxi from the airport to the hotel (TBA, but probably the Omni downtown), you won't need to drive again. Restaurants and shopping are w/i walking distance. Feel free to rent a car if desired, but probably not worth the expense. There will be plenty of people in town with cars as well.

I am still working on the details. I have not finalized www.theworxband.com to play the event yet. They have one member on vacation that weekend, and we are trying to work around it, but I really don't want to move the party. It falls perfectly through the holidays, Superbowl 2007, and Miami Boat Show 2007. It will be a blowout no matter how I decide to take the party this year.

There are usually 3 parties over the weekend. Friday is a "1-Night-Early Strategy Session." Saturday afternoon is a "Prime-the-Pumps" session. Then the Chill-Out begins in the evening until the weeeeeeeeeeeeee hours. Handcuffs, hacksaws, naked/making-out women, pizza men, flying keyboards, strippers, Swipes, have all been known to be parts of the event. We usually have quite a few giveaways for the event as well.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Can't wait for the Chill-out again.Had a great time last year but would like to say a couple things now.
1.I would like to apoligize now if i offend anyone that night. :D
2.Russ can i have a ride back to the hotel room.AGAIN. :evilb:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I checked are there special room rates at the Omni???? $ 169.00 per night???? does that sound right??? And who flies direct from Chi-Town to Richmond?????

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I can't wait either and....NO, I'm not driving this year! It's my turn to get drunk and stupid like you were last year!!! :eek: :drink: (Remind me to bring a real camera too!!! :D )

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

Stupid is as stupid does.
Is Faith going to be wearing her poker run outfit again? :D :D

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

HELL YA!, right AFTER we get back to the room! :evilb: :D

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

bob. az the time get's close brian will get room rates closer to $89 a night . jest hold you horses, brian will post every thing when he get's it to gather. robbie . :drink:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

come on Russ...
you gotta be the driver again, just put all the girls in back with me again :D:

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I guess we're all going back to Russ's room!

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

I'm with you Steve.

Re: 2007 OffshoreOnly Winter Chill-Out; Richmond VA -- 300+ people
 

EW!!! and I didn't even need to edit your post! :D