Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Who's Coming

So far we have 12 confirmed boats . . .

Lorrie Walsh 14516 - Thunder Bay
Brian Cox 14499 - Thunder Bay
Richard Walsh 15064 - Thunder Bay
Ross Bailey - Thunder Bay
Jim Cameron - Thunder Bay
Larry MacDonald - Buffalo
David Sprague - Toronto
Mike Holly - Montreal
Chris Saunders 14612 - Thunder Bay
Steve Wells - Dryden
Al Boucher - Montreal
Anthony Staples 14768 - Montreal

Email us and let us know you're coming and we'll add you to the list.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Accomodations

There are a variety of accomodations available in Thunder Bay and nearby.

Hotels
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites: http://www.princearthur.on.ca

17 Cumberland St. N - a stones throw from the marina

We have been offered a special rate of $85 a night, with a hot breakfast included.

Call 1-800-267-2675 for reservations, and tell them you're with the Lightning Canadian Championships!


 There is also some good information on hotels in the area at http://www.visitthunderbay.com/

Camping
There are quite a few camping options in the area.
Trowbridge Falls: http://www.thunderbay.ca/index.cfm?fuse=html&pg=3907
About a 10 minute drive from the marina.

KOA Thunder Bay: http://www.koa.com/where/on/55120/

Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park: http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/kaka.html
About a 30 minute drive from the marina.

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park: http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/slee.html
About a 60 minute drive from the marina.

Billets
We will be working on other housing accommodations with details to follow.

Bed & Breakfast

Country Cozy B&Bhttp://www.countrycozybb.com   (807) 767-7348

Event Schedule

We are proud to be hosting this years Lightning Canadian Open Championships in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The preliminary schedule is as follows:
  • Friday, June 27, 2008 - Registration, measurement, and practice race
  • Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Registration, Racing Day 1, Banquet and Social
  • Sunday, June 29, 2008 - Racing Day 2, Awards

More details will follow soon.