ACCOMMODATIONS

 JUNIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL & BAY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
JULY 12TH  & 13TH, 2008

A long list of hotels and motels in the Hampton area can be view by clicking below:

HAMPTON AREA HOTELS

A few are listed below:

·         Hampton Marina Hotel (formerly the Radisson) (757) 727-9700
 A block of 50 rooms has been set aside at a $109/night rate plus tax includes a continental breakfast. Reservation must be  made by June 15 to get this rate - mention the Hampton Yacht Club for this special rate.

·         Embassy Suites (757) 827-8200

·         Candlewood Suites (757) 766-8976

·         Country Inn & Suites (757) 224-9994, (888) 201-1746 US Toll Free  

·         Courtyard by Marriott (757) 838-3300

·         Holiday Inn (757) 838-0200

·         Ramada Inn (757) 827-7400

·         Extended Stay (757) 896-3600

Bed and Breakfasts within walking distance:

·         Little England Inn on Victoria Blvd., just a few blocks from the club (757) 722-0985 or toll-free (800) 606-0985.  Hot tub on roof.

·         Victoria House  on Victoria Blvd., just a few blocks from the club (757) 722-2658

Camping   Local campgrounds include Gosnold’s Hope Park ((757) 850-5116) about 5 miles from the club, and Newport News Park ((757) 888-3333).  Both of these facilities are city parks; therefore, camping arrangements must be made during business hours.

Directions from Nearest Major Highway

From I-64 West Take the 2nd exit after the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, the Woodland Rd exit (Exit #267).  At the bottom of the exit ramp, take a left on Settler's Landing Rd.  Cross the bridge over Hampton Creek, travel past Air & Space Museum on the left, turn left at Bridge Street. Go about 1/2 mile, the Hampton Yacht Club will on the left, behind the big cannon.

From I-64 East   Take the Hampton University/Settler's Landing Rd exit (Exit #267).  At the bottom of the exit ramp, take a right on Settler's Landing Rd.  Cross the bridge over Hampton Creek, travel past Air & Space Museum on the left, turn left at Bridge Street. Go about 1/2 mile, the Hampton Yacht Club will on the left, behind the big cannon.

Parking

Parking on HYC property is strictly limited to tagged HYC member vehicles only. Please follow parking accommodations provided by regatta organizers; parking rules will be enforced. Ample street parking is available within a short walking distance.

Spectator Boats

Spectator boats strongly encouraged due to limited shore-viewing options. There is no on-site ramp available for launching spectator boats at Hampton Yacht Club. The City of Hampton Sunset Creek public boat launch is the closest available ramp.

 Directions: From Hampton Yacht Club to: Sunset Boat Ramp (Distance: 1.5 mi – about 6 mins)
1. Head west on Victoria Blvd toward Bridge St        0.5 mi
2. Turn left at Kecoughtan Rd/US-60                        0.5 mi
3. Turn left at Ivy Home Rd                                      0.4 mi
4. Turn left at Marina Rd                                         0.2 mi
5. Turn left at Handy Lane                                       223 ft