Velocity Fest 2007 - Official
03-18-2007 | 10:24 AM
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HOTEL ROOM INFO FOR JULY 27 and 28
Friday Night July 27th. Forked River, NJ
If you have a vehicle on Friday, I’d recommend the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin which is about 11 miles south and only 1 year old. The rate is $206 over the internet. See http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/...psearchresults
If you don’t have a vehicle or want to stay within about 2 miles – I’ve booked a limited number of rooms at a local “motor lodge” motel which old and somewhat rustic but within 5 minutes ride and $120. Let me know if you’re interested in this option as I’ve booked a small room block.
If you want to stay on your boat at South Winds, I can arrange a transient slip for you.
Saturday Night July 28th. Atlantic City, NJ
The best internet casino room rate I could find was at Harrah’s which is next door to Trumps Marina and is priced at $329 plus taxes and other fees. If you want to stay at a Casino, this would be the most reasonable and convenient to the Marina. Trumps Casino is not accepting advance room reservations and most likely will be in the $400+ range when they eventually reserve. http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harra...rty-home.shtml
About a 5 minute cab ride away is the FantaSea Flagship Resort which is a 32 story tower property located right on the inlet and a better value at ~ $289 for a junior suite. This property was recommended by two fellow Velocity owners. Unfortunately they will not be accepting reservation until around May 1 as this has become a time share facility that rents available units. Reservations are first come first serve as they don’t do group reservations. http://www.fantasearesorts.com/flagship.php
About a 15 minute cab ride away is the Comfort Inn. This is just outside of the city limits and is $179 night. I’m hoping to set up a room block for about $25 less – hopefully this can be done in about week provided their contract is OK. It looks to be a newer property and has a nice view of the Atlantic City Skyline. I think that this hotel will be the best choice for most people. http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-...M.alNp0grJFi.8
About a 20 minute cab ride away is the Hampton Inn. This is a newer property also just outside of the City Limits and is $169 night. It’s located on the bay and offers shuttle service for $14 round trip to the casinos. This is closer to downtown AC then the Comfort Inn. I’ve now set up a “Velocity Powerboats” room block through June 25th. http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/h...tyhocn=ACYWEHX
Lastly, since you’re paying for the slip anyway, Trumps is a very comfortable marina to sleep on your boat. It is cooler along the NJ shore then on the Chesapeake! This is my choice!
You need to book ASAP (and cancel if necessary) as everything is already starting to sell out!
Friday Night July 27th. Forked River, NJ
If you have a vehicle on Friday, I’d recommend the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin which is about 11 miles south and only 1 year old. The rate is $206 over the internet. See http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/...psearchresults
If you don’t have a vehicle or want to stay within about 2 miles – I’ve booked a limited number of rooms at a local “motor lodge” motel which old and somewhat rustic but within 5 minutes ride and $120. Let me know if you’re interested in this option as I’ve booked a small room block.
If you want to stay on your boat at South Winds, I can arrange a transient slip for you.
Saturday Night July 28th. Atlantic City, NJ
The best internet casino room rate I could find was at Harrah’s which is next door to Trumps Marina and is priced at $329 plus taxes and other fees. If you want to stay at a Casino, this would be the most reasonable and convenient to the Marina. Trumps Casino is not accepting advance room reservations and most likely will be in the $400+ range when they eventually reserve. http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harra...rty-home.shtml
About a 5 minute cab ride away is the FantaSea Flagship Resort which is a 32 story tower property located right on the inlet and a better value at ~ $289 for a junior suite. This property was recommended by two fellow Velocity owners. Unfortunately they will not be accepting reservation until around May 1 as this has become a time share facility that rents available units. Reservations are first come first serve as they don’t do group reservations. http://www.fantasearesorts.com/flagship.php
About a 15 minute cab ride away is the Comfort Inn. This is just outside of the city limits and is $179 night. I’m hoping to set up a room block for about $25 less – hopefully this can be done in about week provided their contract is OK. It looks to be a newer property and has a nice view of the Atlantic City Skyline. I think that this hotel will be the best choice for most people. http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-...M.alNp0grJFi.8
About a 20 minute cab ride away is the Hampton Inn. This is a newer property also just outside of the City Limits and is $169 night. It’s located on the bay and offers shuttle service for $14 round trip to the casinos. This is closer to downtown AC then the Comfort Inn. I’ve now set up a “Velocity Powerboats” room block through June 25th. http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/h...tyhocn=ACYWEHX
Lastly, since you’re paying for the slip anyway, Trumps is a very comfortable marina to sleep on your boat. It is cooler along the NJ shore then on the Chesapeake! This is my choice!
You need to book ASAP (and cancel if necessary) as everything is already starting to sell out!
03-18-2007 | 11:38 AM
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Just wondering whats the slip fee for the over nigt. And you said that you are going to book all the slips am i correct? Im staying on my boat my self. Anyway thats if i make itback from the casino haha thanks again
03-18-2007 | 12:10 PM
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R Add. You may know me, but too sure. My brother has the single engine 32 Velocity and my cousin has the 41 Thouroughbred with big block Ford motors. I have not had my boat out yet. Picked it up late fall for a winter project.
But to answer your question yes we all boat on the upper Chesapeake, mostly out of Butch's (Anchor marine).
But to answer your question yes we all boat on the upper Chesapeake, mostly out of Butch's (Anchor marine).
bummerOh well we will make do.
03-18-2007 | 06:22 PM
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R Add. You may know me, but too sure. My brother has the single engine 32 Velocity and my cousin has the 41 Thouroughbred with big block Ford motors. I have not had my boat out yet. Picked it up late fall for a winter project.
But to answer your question yes we all boat on the upper Chesapeake, mostly out of Butch's (Anchor marine).
But to answer your question yes we all boat on the upper Chesapeake, mostly out of Butch's (Anchor marine).
03-18-2007 | 10:13 PM
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