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 Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:00 am Post subject: KSAV2011 PRE CONVENTION FLY IN Article # 4 |
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The following article is the fourth in a series recently published in an grumman related newsletter regarding the 2011 PRE convention fly in in KSAV/Savannah Ga, this coming May 21-23.
(continued from previous editions)
Now that you are in town: Get out of town. While Savannah's historic district is rife with life, her surrounding area offers interesting alternatives for those of you coming in early and/or renting a vehicle for exploration. The Savannah Area Visitor's Center is just 3 blocks from our host hotel and has hordes of information for an expanded visit. We'll suggest a few.
Just 17miles to the east you'll find Tybee Island, a very laid back non resort island (no golf courses and only one grocery store) whose historic lighthouse beckons you to its top for vista views of ships entering Savannah's harbor or across the sound to Hilton Head. While on the island, kayak enthusiasts should take advantage of visiting the premier sea kayak operation on the Atlantic Coast, Sea Kayak of Georgia. See our friend Ronnie Kemp for world class training or have him schedule a trip and you can paddle versus fly down the Atlantic Coast to KSSI. For you civil war buffs, on the way back across the causeway from Tybee, stop by Ft. Pulaski, a National Park Service preserved civil war fortress that the north made short order of with their rifled cannons, thus beginning the siege of Savannah. Closer in is Ft. Jackson and about 45 minutes south, Ft. McAllister. Back on the mainland, on the scenic bluff above the the Wilmington River, you'll find Bonaventure Cemetery,160 acres of what has been described as "a Victorian sculpture garden where they happen to bury people."
There are numerous seafood restaurants on the waterways in and around Savannah. If you like your seafood boiled or steamed, Despisito's across the bridge in Thunderbolt is a favorite of ours. Tubby's Tank house is just down the river and always has a crowd. Uncle Bubba's is further out highway 80 towards Tybee and has a nice marsh view deck. Stay away from the heavily advertised touristy places as all you will find is quick cooked food for the masses.
Do you have an itch for baseball? Catch a Sand Gnats(NY Mets farm team) game over at "Historic Grayson Stadium". Built in 1926, it is the oldest working minor league ballpark in America. If you have room for your golf clubs in your Grumman, head across the river to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, home of the PGA Champions Tour Senior Legends of Golf.
The deadline to reserve our discounted rate at the Desoto is April 21st. While rooms may still be be available, the hotel can't guarantee space or rates after that date. Many thanks to those of you who have already locked in your reservation. You may book directly via our website listed below on the "where do we stay" page or by dialing 1-800-HILTONS and asking for they AYA rate at the Desoto Hilton Savannah for the fly in dates.
Remember, this is your time to come and relax and see Savannah at your own pace. We have spiced up your visit by offering a couple of aviation related tours that we are sure you'll enjoy. See the website for details.
As mentioned in previous articles, Savannah is a great walking town. If you elect to not to rent a car, if not holding court at a pub with Nigel and Graham, Melissa or Wes will be glad to pick you up at the FBO and save you the cab fare to town. Hotel property valet parking rates are $15/24h.
We encourage you to check out our website ksav2011(at)gmail.com (ksav2011(at)gmail.com)
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Wes Chapman
Wes Chapman PC
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Wes Chapman
1709 Green Acres Drive
Vidalia, GA 30474
912-538-8289(home)
912-293-3794(cell)
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