Velocity Fest 2007 - Official
 

Here's some more preliminary information. I'm still working out all the various costs for this year but I expect the per boat cost to be a little higher then last year since NJ is more expensive then MD.

Velocity Fest 2007

Date: July 28 - 29, 2007

Locations: Forked River, NJ to Trump Marina Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. We’ll start at South Winds Harbour Marina in Forked River. See www.southwindsharbourmarina.com. The marina has a launch ramp, trailer parking, transient docking, fuel and a marine store. For the crew, South Winds offers a great restaurant and a poolside bar with evening entertainment. Trump Marina Casino is a fantastic over night destination featuring a first class marina, dockside dining and entertainment, full resort amenities plus the exciting casino atmosphere. See www.trumpmarina.com.

Length: 90 miles round trip via ocean or inter-coastal route (your choice)

Invitees: Restricted to VELOCITY Powerboat owners and crew.

Registration: All boats and crew must be registered 1 week in advance.

Venue: $xxx per boat includes launch and rig parking, Friday night reception for two, a full buffet breakfast for two on Saturday, two Velocity Zone T-Shirts for early registrants and a chance to win $200 worth of chips (or cash). Additional crew tickets can be purchased at $xx per ticket. Hotel (if desired) and docking fees will be extra.

Safety: Poker Run 10 Commandments will be in effect and safety procedures will be covered at the mandatory Captains Meeting Saturday morning.

Comprehensive information, including the registration form, will be available in early May for download from www.velocityboats.com.

Awesome!!! I am psyched!!!

Won't be long now!!!!

I should have an affordable Atlantic City hotel option for us contracted later this week. I'll also post a couple of other AC hotels for your consideration as well as some suggestions for those arriving Friday in the Forked River area. Please book hotels ASAP (and cancel later if needed) as this is a peak summer weekend and is already selling out! I'll take care of reserving the docking at Trumps (and at Forked River if desired).

Rick is there plenty of parking in a safe place at Forked river marina for over night on Friday as well as Sat nights,I am going to leave the boat on the trailor Fri night and put it in early AM on Sat.:cool: Also was wondering who from Velocity will be attending the run.:cool:

Hyper,ill be doin the same as u !!! tripps

Steve aka Vicious22 will also be doing the same thing and our wives are driving up on Saturday.I also believe that Charlie Ewing and a couple others are planning on doing the same thing.:D

I will be ariving around 8 am on sat hopefuly this will be early enough and ifnot please let me know what time i will need to arrive

I just recieved word that Mark Henderson will be making the run in his 22 outboard powered Velocity since they are not going to race in Michigan this year,he is known on the board as 1Waterboy1,welcome aboard Mark and we are looking foreward to having some fun.:D
Sick Stinger,8 AM should be plenty early,we dont want to wake up the people in their slips to early.Ya Right

Rick i will need a slip for friday night (arriving via water) who should i speak to???

Hyper how must notice do you need to do what we talked about doing to my boat??? Decals removed,wet sanded,new graffics,and rubrail?? Would like to get it done before the run. Give me a call when you have a chance.

Rick - that sounds great..maybe I'll meet you all in AC for the party..???

Marty

:drink:

Marty,why dont you get that Hot Rod of yours put together and if you cant ride along with Mark.:cool:

Bill...we're re-doing the cockpit floor, for my vertically challenged T-Man, then work on getting the bilge back together...everything has to be re-installed...tanks, motor mounts, pumps..etc..etc

So..ya never know..she could be running by then..?? Vin and I would love to run down and shake things up a bit!

:D

I know what you mean,My boat is in 6000 pieces and I am re doing the transom as well as some other mods.I will be back together and ready to go in about 5 weeks hopefully and ready for the summer if not sooner.I am planning on going to Ocean City for the race down there are going down.:drink:

Safe Parking for 2 nights not a problem but I'd suggest locking or removing your props Friday night since every summer some poor NJ marina gets hit by low-lifes. We'll probably need to de-couple trailer and truck to fit every one since the boat yard is pretty full. There's lots of adjacent vehicle parking at the restaurant.

While I have a call into Clay ..... I'll be in Orlando on business in two weeks and get an answer first hand.

I'll coordinate all the Friday and Saturday night slip requests. Friday night slips are limited to about 6 as the marina will be full up. Our actual starting point Saturday morning will be 1/4 mile up river from Southwinds at a restaurant with enough docking for everyone.

We usually start the Captains Meeting around 9:00 AM so arriving 8:00 at Southwinds to launch will be fine. As I said before. the I-95 and Garden State Parkway will be busy Saturday morning so you'll want to allow a couple of hours extra just in case for traffic. Coming from the south on I-295 or the NJTP it's generally not a problem.

Thanks RE thats what i will do.

Does Southwinds have floating docks.I hope.

Bill - I just realized, that I leave for family vacation that Saturday, so I won't be around anyway :rolleyes: ...if it's together Vinny and Mark could take her down to AC...:cool:

Any charts with the spots to go??? tripps

Rick how about we get some custom T Shirts made up from Speed Wear or someone and continue to do so year after year,I will pay for the initial set up and I think Steve will also help out with the costs to do so.:cool:

Marty we are going to make Mark run his 22 all the way just to prove that size doesnt matter but if your boat is not together and Vinney wants to go he can go with me,I would love to have his company,DAMN I might even let him throttle.:cool:

Hey hyper did you get my voice mail?????

Jersey......Atlantic Ocean?!!! What....Is the bay to rough for ya?!!!:eek: :D















Stir, Stir.........:p

Hey Bill, he won't have the only 22 there! I am looking forward to the trip in my little slug boat if I ever finish it.

Dkerns......Do I know you? Do you boat on the upper chesapeake?:D

Nope - Forked River docking is two pilings at the front, finger pier on one side with bulk head at the back. The launch has floating docks on each side.

The marina in AC is 100% floating.

Bill,

Feel free to check into it if you like. I expect we'll need about 3 dozen shirts for this year.

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!

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

Oh, Also will there be extra T-Shirts that can be purchased. Id like to bring a couple back for a few people at home

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).

No floating docks:( bummerOh well we will make do.
Yes Brian I just got your message.I will call you on Monday.

I'm friends with all of them. Bob and I have been friends for about 6 years and have met Curt and Stacey thru him. Look forward to seeing you on the bay.:D

You guys just don't appreciate good humor.....!!! But it was funny as hell when you put that Velocity owners sticker on my truck now wasn't it:rolleyes: :D

I had nothing to do with that sticker on your truck,saw it and yes it was funny:D it was even funnier watching you try to get it off:D :D :D .John are you running with Bob this year or what.

We may have met then! I look forward to getting out this year on my own boat!! Hopefully I will meet you on the water.

Dwayne

Not asked yet.....:D You have an open seat?:eek:



See you out there Dwayne:D