ACCOMMODATIONS:
A long list of hotels and motels in the Hampton area can be viewed by clicking below:
Listed below are accommodations within a short walk to both HYC & Downtown Hampton:
Hotel
The Crowne Plaza Marina Hotel is located in downtown Hampton on the waterfront and is an easy walk to regatta headquarters. Special package for SBRW racers includes basic rate of $109+taxes, free parking, and complimentary breakfasts for two per room. Early reservations are encouraged – direct toll free line = 866-727-9990, direct local line = 757-727-9700 Be sure to say you are entered in Southern Bay Race Week and want the special discount package available to SBRW racers.
Bed and Breakfasts within walking distance:
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.
SLIPS and DOCKING INFORMATION:
Hampton Yacht Club (757)
722-0711 is SBRW headquarters for all regatta activities
.
(See
HYC Facilities Layout &
Description)
Thursday, May 28, Regatta Check-in (6:00pm) and Skipper's Meeting (7:00pm).
Post-race parties, award presentations, live entertainment, and more on Friday
thru Sunday, May 29-30 at HYC under the Regatta Tent.
Hampton Yacht Club will have some slip and T- head space available at $0.75 per
ft for visiting competitor boats – reservations for available slips will be on
first come first served basis. Competitors who are doing the Down The Bay Race
and staying to do SBRW will be given priority. Confirmation of a slip
reservation will not be possible until HYC knows what slips will be available
during the event. Rafting (free) will be available. For details and to get on
the reservations request list, please contact HYC at (757) 722-0711 or Event
Dockage Chairman, Phil Briggs at (757) 723-5477.
One Design Keel Boat Launching and Trailer Storage. One design keel boats can be accommodated at the HYC via electric hoist. Trailer storage space will be provided.
Listed below are the private and public marinas located on the Hampton River in close walking distance to the Club.
Bluewater Yachting Center
– 757-723-6774 Rodney Gentry
Bluewater Yachting Center is a first class marina (200 slips) and full-service
boat yard operation with excellent staff and facilities – offers restaurant and
bar on the grounds - is within sight of and a 4 to 5 minute drive through the
neighborhood to regatta headquarters (HYC) – slips are available – direct access
to HYC and regatta venue by water -please contact Rodney Gentry, BYC Marina
Manager, at (757) 723-6774.
Complimentary launch service to Downtown at 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm.
Website -
http://www.bluewateryachtsales.com/main/marina.asp
Hampton Public Piers
– 757-722-1276 Dockmaster
Hampton Downtown Public Piers are within sight and an easy walk to regatta
headquarters (HYC) and are located adjacent to the Crowne Plaza, Hampton.
Contact Dockmaster Greg Harrison at (757) 727-1276. Tell Greg you are coming to
SBRW.
Website -
http://www.downtownhampton.com/marinas/
Joy’s Marina – 757-723-1022 Dockmaster
- Ask for Archie
Joy’s Marina located on Hampton River, within sight of regatta headquarters (HYC)
– showers and dockside parking available. Contact Archie Allen at (757)
723-1022.
Website - http://www.joysmarina.com/
Custom House Marina - 757-868-9375 or 757-636-7772
Dockmaster’s Office
Daily Dockage Rates (non-holiday weekend): $1.50 per foot per day
Electrical and Water: 30amp $3.50 per day, 50amp $5.00 per day. Individual City
water hook-ups
Website -
www.misshamptoncruises.com/customs_house.htm
A complete list of Marinas in
Downtown Hampton can be viewed at
DOWNTOWN HAMPTON MARINAS.
A complete Hampton city wide Marina list can be viewed at
HAMPTON MARINAS.
SAILMAKERS / RIGGING SERVICES:
PARKING
Parking on HYC property is strictly limited to HYC members only. Ample street parking is available within a short walking distance.
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.