Boston Whaler Owners Event Bimini, Bahamas July 6-10, 2005

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1 Boston Whaler Owners Event Bimini, Bahamas July 6-10, 2005 Boston Whaler is pleased to present an official Boston Whaler Owners Event July 6-10, 2005, Bimini, Bahamas. Boston Whaler owners, their families and guests are invited to attend a weekend of fun, fishing and camaraderie. The event will include free giveaways, entertainment, food, drinks and your choice of participating in a fishing tournament (inshore and offshore divisions), an on-water scavenger hunt or just hang out and relax. Departure Point: Destination: Details of Whaler Owners Bimini Trip Government Cut Miami, Fl Bimini Sands Condos South Bimini, Bahamas Tel Fax Each person is responsible for his or her hotel accommodations. Boston Whaler s Florida dealers have reserved a block of rooms. These rooms are on a first come basis. There are a limited number of rooms. Registration Form: Attached Our owner s group committee has organized an Awards Dinner Saturday night. We welcome you to join us for Docktails each evening at 5:30pm. Participants will be responsible for their own breakfast, lunch and dinner each day except for the awards dinner Saturday night (this is different from last year). Wednesday, July 6 AGENDA 7:30 PM Captains Meeting A captains meeting will be held at 7:30 PM Wednesday, July 6th at the Fisherman s Boat Group to discuss the rendezvous point at Government Cut and the particulars of the crossing. Fisherman s Boat Group 3800 N W 27 Ave Miami, Florida The group will use the Dinner Key Public boat ramp, complementary vehicle / trailer parking / shuttle will be provided by Fisherman s Boat Group. There are many possible accommodations in the Miami area. Whaler will have a special room rate at the Double Tree Hotel, 1717 North Bayshore Drive Miami, Florida, US, , Wednesday, July 6. You can make your reservations by calling the hotel at We will use SeaLine Marina, located at the base of the Double Tree Hotel for boat accommodations the night prior to departure, Wednesday, July 6, You will need to make these arrangements directly with SeaLine at DOCK. SeaLine is located at 1635 North Bayshore Dr., Miami, FL

2 Thursday, July 7 7:00 AM Depart as a group from Government Cut, Miami Weather permitting; we will leave as a group from a predetermined location in Government Cut (as announced in the Captain s meeting). Remember: as captain you are responsible for the safety of your vessel and crew. If you are uncomfortable with weather conditions, it is your responsibility to make that call. It is vital that everyone be in his or her boats at that location ready to leave at the appropriate time. The wind builds during the day and can make the crossing more difficult. Tentative arrival time in the Bahamas will be 9:30am. At this point we will progress to Bahamian Immigration. An immigration package will be distributed at the Captain s meeting to expedite the process. Only the Captain is allowed to leave the boat for this process. It will cost a minimum of $150 per boat with additional charges for each passenger in excess of four per vessel. A valid birth certificate or passport is required for entry into the Bahamas. Check in at the hotel will be at 12:00 noon. Let the fun begin! We will have a Scavenger Hunt meeting at 2:00pm in the main courtyard of the marina. The Scavenger Hunt will continue all day Friday and Saturday. Awards for the event will be combined with the Fishing tournament awards Saturday night. Please join us for Docktails and /Fishing Tournament/Captains Meeting at 5:30PM. Friday, July 8 SCAVENGER HUNT CONTINUES FISHING TOURNAMENT FUN FACTS This is designed to be a fun fishing tournament so relax and enjoy yourself. Winners of the various categories will receive a Boston Whaler Awards Plaque in lieu of cash awards to ensure everyone has a good time in a low-pressure environment. Don t forget: the captain s meeting Wednesday evening is mandatory. This will help ensure the safety of your crew and vessel as well as provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and take advantage of local knowledge. Also, regardless of whether or not you measure-in a fish, you must check back in with the tournament boat each day so we know you have returned safely. Fishing Tournament Schedule Friday, July 8 8:00 AM Lines In 3:00 PM Measuring Station Opens 4:00 PM Lines Out of the Water 5:00 PM Measuring Station Lines Close (check in prior to this time) Saturday, July 9 Please join us for Docktails at 5:30 pm SCAVENGER HUNT CONTINUES All scavenger hunt teams must present there completed forms and finding to the Scavenger Hunt Committee (Traci) before 4:30 pm

3 FISHING TOURNAMENT CONTINUES Saturday, July 9 8:00 AM Lines In 3:00 PM Measuring Station Opens 4:00 PM Lines Out of the Water 5:00 PM Measuring Station Lines Close (check in prior to this time) 6:30 PM Awards Presentation Dinner Sunday, July 10 10:00 am Group departures back to Miami This means that all boats should be packed, fueled and ready to go at 10:00 am. 12:00 noon Anticipated Arrival in Miami Area Please remember it is your responsibility to check in with U.S. Customs. Bimini Overview: One of the smallest islands in The Bahamas and close enough to Miami (just 81km/50 miles away) to be distinctly separate from the other islands of the archipelago, Bimini is actually a pair of islands with a total area of 9 square miles; smaller North Bimini is better developed than South Bimini. Luxurious yachts and fishing boats are always docked at the island's marinas. Throughout Bimini, there's a slightly run-down Florida-resort atmosphere mingled with some small-town charm (think old-time Key West, before the cruise-ship crowds ruined the town). Once the setting for Ernest Hemingway's Islands in the Stream (Papa was a frequent guest; see below), Bimini attracts big-game fishers for big-league fishing tournaments. It has only minor appeal for the casual sightseer, but if you'd like to follow in the footsteps of such famous anglers as Zane Grey and Howard Hughes, this is your island: Sportfishing here is among the best in the world, and the scuba diving among the very best in The Bahamas.

4 Boston Whaler Owners Event Registration Bahamas Event, July 6-10, 2005 Even if you and your family and friends are just coming for one day, please register your total number of attendees so that we bring enough shirts and giveaways for everyone. Also, we will be taking photos at this event for use in our news magazine and our electronic e- newsletter Whaler News. Please indicate below if you expressly do not want your photo used for this purpose. Please complete the top and bottom portions of this form and affix a check. Boston Whaler Owner Information Owner Name okay? Yes No Address City State Zip (very important) Phone Photo Boat Information Boat Name Model and Model Year Your Boston Whaler Dealer RETURN COMPLETED FORM BY JUNE 17, 2005 Mail: Sales Department Boston Whaler, Inc., 100 Whaler Way, Edgewater, FL Fax: 386/ tdavis@whaler.com Questions?: WHALER 9 For a new form: Please complete the top and bottom portions of this form and a check in the amount of $25 for each person in your party made payable to Boston Whaler. EVENT CONSENT AND RELEASE The undersigned person(s) for themselves as owners, crew and passengers and on the behalf of any quest(s) aboard a Boston Whaler boat registered in the Boston Whaler Owners Event, consent to the photographing of themselves, the Boston Whaler boat entered in this event and its equipment, throughout the entire event. This consent includes the use of these photographs by Boston Whaler in promotional and advertising materials in any way not unlawful. The undersigned person(s) for themselves as owners, crew and passengers and on behalf of any guest(s) aboard a Boston Whaler boat entered in the Boston Whalers Owners Event, in consideration of being allowed to enter this event, fully release, indemnify and hold harmless Boston Whaler Boats and MarineMax from any negligence, product defects, contractual and intentional tort liability caused by or the fault of any person or entity other than that of Boston Whaler Boats and MarineMax. Boston Whaler Boats and MarineMax are released from any responsibility for the decision, action or inaction of entrants, boats or other participants. As used in the release the term Boston Whaler Boats means Boston Whaler Boats Inc., its officers, directors and employees. Parents or guardian must sign for minor participant under 18 years of age.

5 Boat Owners Name T-Shirt Size Signature I do not consent to photography Print Participant Name T-Shirt Size Signature I do not consent to photography Bimini Sand Condos Please fax your selection below to the attention of: Attn: Traci Davis Boston Whaler Inc. Fax Number: Tel Number: Each person is responsible for his or her hotel accommodations. Boston Whaler s Florida dealers have reserved a block of rooms. These rooms are on a first come basis. There are a limited number of rooms. *Rates are Subject to Change Please Check the Appropriate Box Bimini Sands Condo Resort & Marina Room Rate Sleeps 1 Bedroom Daily -Ocean View $ Bedroom / Loft Daily-Ocean View $ Bedroom Daily Ocean -View $ Bedroom / Loft Daily-Ocean View $ Bedroom Daily-Marina View $ Bedroom / Loft Daily-Marina View $ Bedroom Daily-Marina View $ Bedroom / Loft Daily-Marina View $400 7 Name: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date:

6 **Note: 2-night minimum applies Dockage fee: To be determined Reservation Policy: 1. All reservations require a 50% deposit on a MasterCard, Visa or American Express. 2. Should a customer cancel two weeks prior to arrival, a full refund will apply. 3. If a customer cancels 13 days prior to arrival, deposit will be applied to a future visit within 12 months. 4. If a customer does not arrive or call prior to arrival date, full deposit is forfeited.