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
Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel (formerly the Radisson) Located at the Hampton Public Piers and a close walk to the HYC (757) 727-9700
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 does not accept advanced slip reservations however requests
for slip dockage can be accepted on a space available basis. Priority will be
given to Down the Bay participants remaining to participate in Southern Bay Race
Week. Charges for slips are $1.00/ft/day; Rafting $0.75/ft/day. Call the Club at
757-722-0711 to inquire about slip availability. Because all slips are currently
leased, availability will depend on vacancies created by temporary departures of
members.
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 Ian Bates
$1.85 / foot daily basis
Weekly rate – Less 10%
Monthly rate – Call
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
Rates are posted on their web-site
Website -
http://www.downtownhampton.com/marinas/
Joy’s Marina – 757-723-1022 Dockmaster
- Ask for Archie
Rates are posted on their web-site
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.