Sloan BVI 2002 Trip

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Sloan BVI 2002 Trip

• May 26 June 2, 2002

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Highlights

• 150 2nd years
• 25 boats
• 6 islands
• 1 week
• Great time!

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Float Plan
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Activities

• Sailing (regattas) !
• Snorkeling
• Scuba diving
• Exploring islands
• Fun games
• C-function!

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Types of boats

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

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Sample Layout
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Logistics
Skipper Responsible down in the BVIs Boat Lead
Point person for pre-trip logistics such as
payments, forms, and provisioning.

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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

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Deadlines

• October 31 100 p.p. downpayment due
• boat roster, skipper lead
• signed waivers
• November 21 25 payment due (50 p.p.)
• (charged to leads credit card)
• March 21 75 payment due (250p.p.)
• May 26 balance due (125 p.p.)

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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
• Well help with matching for 2. and 3.

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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 a
dditional dives (another wreck, another reef)
Some diving directly from sailboats
Costs TBDBetween 200 and 400.
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Sponsorship

• Looking for sponsors
• Bacardi
• Mount Gay Rum
• Event sponsors
• C-Function
• Regatta

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Wrap-up

• To dos
• 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.