DATES:  July 13, 14 & 15, 2001
AGENDA:

Friday night, July 13:  Travel to Tom's Cove Park, Chincoteague, VA, and set up camp
Saturday, July 14:   Enjoy and explore.  Options include YOUR CHOICE of:

  - fish/crab off the pier at Tom's Cove Park
  - fish/observe birds & wildlife/explore beach at Chincoteague National Seashore
  - fish/ dig clams in Chincoteague Bay (boat required)
 - fish for flounder, trout, shark in Chincoteague Bay (charter trip)
 - expedition boat for wildlife guided tour (Chincoteague National Seashore)
 - Cookout supper over open fire
 - Swim in in-ground pool
 - Bonfire and marshmallows and stories of the shore

Sunday, July 15:   Cook breakfast, break camp, explore, return home.  Also, if you want:

 - fish/crab off the pier at Tom's Cove Park
 - fish/observe birds & wildlife/explore beach at Chincoteague National Seashore
 - fish/clam in Chincoteague Bay (boat required)
 - Swim in the in-ground pool

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR:  Lodging/Campsite rental with Tom's Cove Park.  Boat rental with marina of your choice.  Personal camping and fishing gear.  Personal food and firewood.  Access fee to Chincoteague National Seashore.

THINGS TO BRING:

- Mosquito spray.  Sting eaze. Waterproof Sunblock. Dramamine or Bonine (if prone to seasickness). First aid kit. A copy of your eyeglass prescription.
- Camping Gear.  Tents. Sleeping bags. Pillows Flashlights.. Batteries.  Gas lights and spare screens.
- Cooking Gear.  Camp grill.  Fire handling tools.  Fry pans.  Tongs.  Pot holders. Pots. Pans. Bowls and bowl covers/lids.  Spatula.  Knives.  Spoons. Towels. Dish rags. Big white bucket. Tin foil. Plastic bags.
- Coolers (for food, for fish)
- Food.  Drink. Marshmallers. Weenies. Deer burgers. Pancake mix. Eggs. Etc.
- Firewood.
- Rough clothes. Sun clothes. Sweatshirt. Long pants. Extra pair of sneakers. Hats. Sun glasses. Swim suit. Towels.
- Dish soap.  Body soap. Shampoo. Tooth paste.  Tooth brush.  Shavers are not allowed. Flip flops for the shower.
- Fishing tackle. Fish knives. Cutting board. Fish glove. Disinfectant.

CAMPSITE: Campsite with water & electricity rents for $28.00 per day, for 4 people and two tents.  Reservations may be made through the postal mail or in person. They do not accept phone or email reservations. A $30.00 deposit per campsite is required. Send a note with the following information: Name and Address, Phone Number, Type of Camping Equipment (tent, motorhome, trailer, etc.), Arrival and Departure dates and type of hookups requested. You will receive a conformation slip in the postal mail. A reservation guarantees a campsite with water and electricity and a picnic table only. Some sites may require extra water hose and\or extension cords and adaptors.  They do not accept credit cards for reservations or site payment (personal checks or cash only). NOTE:  Ask in your note for a site in close proximity to C21. Send your registration request to:

Tom's Cove Park
P.O. Box 122
Chincoteague, Va. 23336

Visit web site at http://www.tomscovepark.com.

BOAT RENTALS:  Typically, boats are rented by the day, usually starting at 5:30 am or 6:00 pm, depending on the rental outfit.  You prefer at least a 15 hp motor. A boat that holds five people with a 15 hp motor  is about $75.00 per day, plus gas/oil, plus charge for any damage.  NOTE:  Most rental places accept cash only for the deposit, and cash (or credit card some places) for the rest.  Available rental places are listed below.

Captain Bob's Marina
2477 Main St.
Chincoteague, Va. 23336
Call (757) 336-6654 for reservations.
NOTE:  Captain Bob's also sells minnows, squid, blood worms and other baits, as well as tackle.

East Side Rentals
7462 Eastside Rd,
Chincoteague,VA,23336-1700
Call (757) 336-3409 or (800) 889-1525 for reservations.
Note:  Comparable rentals to Capt Bob's.  They also sell bait.

Snug Harbor Marina
7536 Eastside Rd,
Chincoteague,VA, 23336-1701
Call (757) 336-6176 for reservations.
Note:  Limited boats with large motors (larger than 15 hp).  They also sell bait.  Boats with smaller motors are an option for sightseeing and limited fishing range.

Barnacle Bill's Bait & Tackle - 3691 Main St., 757-336-5188
Bait and tackle shop

Captain Bob's - 2477 Main St., 757-336-6654
Boat rentals, bait and tackle shop, pump-out facility, marine gas & oil. Also boat ramp and rental slips.

Sea Tag Lodge - 7486 East Side Rd., 757-336-5555
Boat rentals and lodging.

Snug Harbor Marina & Cottages - 7536 East Side Rd., 757-336-6176
Boat rentals, rental slips, tackle shop and lodging.

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