I just signed up myself... Charlie was not in, but the guy at Sail and Ski said the launch site is 13th st South Surfside Beach..... (the earlier posting said 17th St S, but I could not find that on the Google maps since it only went to 16th)

As for hotel... I'm using Priceline. I just came back from Busch Gardens with the family and got a room at the Courtyard Marriott for $50 /night. Normal rates were $150.

I figure I don't need a room on the water, I'll see enough of it during the day.

Any H16s going... Loyd can't make it. My daughter would like to do it with me on the H16, but I would rather do this event on the F18... Not sure she is ready for the spin in the ocean, so I may be looking for a crew.