1. Sloan BVI 2002 Trip May 26 – June 2, 2002

2. Highlights  ~150 2 nd years  ~25 boats  6 islands  1 week  Great time!

3. Float Plan

4. Activities  Sailing (regattas) !  Snorkeling  Scuba diving  Exploring islands  Fun & games  C-function!

5. Types of boats  Sailboats  Boats range from 39-52’  3-5 Cabins per boat

6. Sample Layout

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

8. 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

9. Deadlines  October 31$100 p.p. downpayment due boat roster, skipper & lead signed waivers  November 2125% payment due (~$50 p.p.) (charged to lead’s credit card)  March 2175% payment due (~$250p.p.)  May 26balance due (~$125 p.p.)

10. Skipper Options 1. 2 nd -year skipper: Skipper submits resume Indicate skipper name 2. 1 st -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.

11. 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 Costs: TBD…Between $200 and $400.  Advanced Diver Package  Same dives as above  Two additional dives (another wreck, another reef)  Some diving directly from sailboats

12. Sponsorship  Looking for sponsors –Bacardi –Mount Gay Rum  Event sponsors –C-Function –Regatta

13. 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.