Jolly Roger H3
of the Tampa Bay Metro Area
 6th Anniversary
Pirate Invasion Hash Cruise
January 22nd-26th, 2009

Pirate Invasion Hash Cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, Jan 22nd-26th, 2009
Click here to see who's coming  Click here for details & to register Click here to join the Yahoo Group

Moral Code of Conduct

Tips, Frequently Asked Questions
& Good Things to Know

Itinerary (Jan 21-26)


Welcome Aboard: Ye time is nigh to start preparing for the 6th Anal Pirate - Island Invasion of the Jolly Roger Hash House Harriers! But first, we must commandeer a ship. Weee've selected a fine lady! The Carnival Inspiration setting sail January 22nd through January 26th in the year of our lord, two thousand and nine!!!!
 
Here are the preliminaries: This cruise departs out of Tampa, Florida at 4:00 PM, on Thursday, January 22nd 2009. It arrives in Cozumel, Mexico on Saturday morning at 7:00 AM and departs that Saturday evening at 6:00 PM. The ship arrives back in Tampa on Monday morning at 8:00 AM. There will be 3 on board ship hashes and 1 hash in Cozumel.  We will have 3 private cocktail lounge parties with an open bar with free beer & liquor all included in the prices listed below.  In addition, there will also be a hash challenge (games) for prizes on Sunday, January 27th.

Pricing: As of November 24th you can no longer book this cruise at the below group rates. You may still be able to book a cabin on this cruise and be part of our group, but it will be at the "going rates", which change daily. The "going rates" will be higher than what is listed below. Contact our travel agent, Kathy Yacone, at 727-797-5730, at Dunedin Travel dunedintravel@yahoo.com, to find out what the current rates are.

               CABIN        TOTAL

                4A inside    $385.10 each (double occupancy)  

                6A outside  $435.10 each (double occupancy)

3RD & 4TH PERSONS

             4A inside         $275.10 each

              6A outside      $295.10 each

Single Occupancy: is $644.10 for an inside cabin, $744.10 for an outside cabin.

Travel Insurance(Optional): Travelers Insurance is an optional $ 49.00 per person. This would allow the cruise passenger after final payment to receive a full refund if a cancellation was needed. 

Payments are as follows: 

1ST DEPOSIT    Only $50.00 PER PERSON UNTIL SEPT 24th, 2008

2ND DEPOSIT   AN ADDITIONAL $150.00 PER PERSON DUE ON SEPT 24TH

FINAL PAYMENT  DUE ON NOV 24, 2008!  There will be penalties added for any changes (cabin mate, cancellations, adding insurance, etc) after this dated!
 

Trails: Theeeeeere will be plenty of booty, treasure and grog to go around, plus many challenges, some old, some new and a hash everyday, including the first night. There will be 4 themed hashes in total.

1. The Commandeering Hash (wear you best pirate attire) aboard ship, on Thursday, evening, January 22nd.
2. The Walk the Plank & Take the Plunge Hash (hash wedding) aboard ship, on Friday afternoon, January 23rd
3. The Pirate Invasion of Cozumel Hash (main event) on Cozumel, on Saturday afternoon, January 24th, and
4. The Smugglers Hash on Sunday afternoon, January 25th, back on board ship
 
Registration: To register respond back to me, Rick "Dabadoo" Geers, at dab@jollyrogerh3.com, or by telephone at 813-495-5367. You must contact me first for pre-approval to join the cruise group first! Please provide the following information;
 
1. Hash Name (if any)
2. Mortal Name
3. E-mail address
4. Men's shirt size (need from both men & women)
5. Women's shirt size (women only)
6. Phone Number (including area code)
7. Gender (M, F or other)
8. Home hash (your current main hash, or other association with hashing, like wife of hasher, friend of hasher, etc)
9. Your nearest major city.
10. State
11. Do you plan to attend the pre-lube hash in Tampa, FL on Wednesday, January 21st (Yes or No).

Pre-lube Hash: There will be a pre-lube hash on Wednesday evening, January 21st, 2009, the night before the cruise. We're going to meet in the southwest corner of the Howard Johnson's Resort Hotel parking lot, next to theRicky Ts Beach Bar, at 6:30 PM, on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009. The Howard Johnson's Resort Hotel is located at 6100 Gulf Blvd, in St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706. Its on the beach, just south of Treasure Island. This will also be the hash hotel. Click here for a map.

12. If so, do you plan to spend the night at the hash hotel? (Yes or No).

To make your reservations call, 1-800-231-1419, or 727-360-7041, between Tuesday and Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and ask for Rita. Tell her your with the Jolly Roger H3 to get the group rate. Only Rita can give you the group rate of $89 a night. Go to http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=01487&brandInfo=HJ  to visit their website.
 

13. Do you want to purchase the "optional" Pirate Pak/Goody Bag for $30 (Yes or No) No longer available. However, you can still order an event T-shirt for $20. Please indicate if you want one (Yes or No)

Goody Bag (Pirate Pak): For an additional $30 you can purchase the Pirate Pak we are offering. It will contain at least one T shirt and several other surprises. To order a T shirt, send an email to dab@jollyrogerh3.com and specify your size and if you want a men's/regular style T-shirt, or a women's cut. Click here for a photo of the women's cut without the design.

14. Arrival info (date/time/carrier), as applicable. If not flying in, state how you will be arriving (bus/driving/etc).

15. If arrriving by air, at the Tampa airport (TPA), do you want us to try to hook you up with a ride from the airport to the hash hotel, or ship? Or, pair you up with other hashers arrrrriving around the same time as you so you can share a cab, or limo? (Yes or No).

Ground transportation: You are ultimately responsible for all ground transportation. However, if you'd like, we will try to hook you up with a local hasher for a ride to the hash hotel, or ship. If not, then we might be able to pair you up with other arriving hashers so you can share a cab or limo. If you have no other alternative, Super Shuttle’s Shared-Ride Shuttle Van, Max Passengers (7), is $26 for "First Passenger" and $12 for "additional passengers." There are always passengers arriving, bound for St Pete Beach. But FIRST post your need on the Yahoo group page.
 

Travel Agent: Once you have submitted the above information to dab@jollyrodgerh3.com, contact Kathy Yacone, at 727-797-5730, at Dunedin Travel dunedintravel@yahoo.com to make payment arrangements.

Who's Coming So Far: Click here to see who's coming so far.

Cruise Yahoo Group: If you would like to join the Yahoo Discussion Group for this event, go to http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/jollrogerh3_island_invasion_hash_cruise/  to sign up.

Itinerary: Go to http://www.jollyrogerh3.com/Pirate%20Invasion%20Hash%20Cruise%20Itinerary.htm.

Frequently Asked Questions: Go to http://www.jollyrogerh3.com/CruiseTips.htm.

Parking Near The Ship: There's a parking garage directly across the street from the port terminal. Currently its $14 a day, to be paid in advance. Click here for details. Click here for a map to the Tampa Port and where the ship will be.
 

On Arrrrrrrr
Dab
813-495-5367
 
Visit our web page at www.jollyrogerh3.com for complete information about all hashing in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Or, call our 24 hr hotline at 813-907-2830.