2023 Manx in Pismo

[manxvair]

2023 Manx in Pismo event information;
March 16-19th 2023
Official Manx Club event in and around the Historic Pismo Beach area of central California. Street and Off Road trail rides in the nearby Los Padres National Forest and visiting Pismo state beach. The event will be hosted over the weekend at Manx Club sponsor Rugged Radios world headquarters. Shop tours and radio technical assistance will be available.
Registration will Open Sunday Jan 15th.
T-shirt orders will be Open Jan 15th-Feb 19th(vendors are requiring more time to obtain supplies) T-shirts will be tan in color. cost $25 ea
Early registration rates $30 will be in effect until March 10th and then revert to late registration rates $50
*The registration link will be posted on Sunday 1/15/2023*

[manxvair]

Hotel;
I'm pulling the plug on the Hampton Inn & suites, I have an offer from another major hotel chain and hope to release info later today.1/12/23
Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo
1400 W Branch St, Arroyo Grande 93420
805-202-2110
(Im still trying to get a room block, group rate 1/10/23)
RV;
Pacific Dunes Ranch, Oceano
1205 Silver Spur Pl, Oceano 93445
805-489-7787, Priscilla for Manx Club rate
Lopez Lake Recreation area(San Luis Obispo County Park)
Campsites & Cabins
805-788-2381

[manxvair]

New host Hotel info;
Hilton Garden Inn, San Luis Obispo
601 James Way, Pismo Beach 93449
March 16-20th
Reservations 805-773-6020 x529 Kendi
“Manx Group”
$139+tax, Parking & WiFi included
Breakfast voucher $10 *order in advance*

[manxvair]

Event registration is now Open!

https://manxclub.mystagingwebsite.com/p ... itm/pismo/

[jsturtlebuggy]

Is this rate we are paying for the hotel just for dues paying members?

[manxvair]

Is this rate we are paying for the hotel just for dues paying members?

That is the intention, we have to trust people though as we have no way to verify membership through the hotel reservation desk.

[manxvair]

**Tour of Vandenberg SFB run**
A tour of Vandenberg is a buggy cruise that can accommodate 30 people per run,(we can add a 2nd run on Friday if there’s enough interest) You will get to tour to see the awesome scenery and launch sites located on the Vandenberg base, along the California coast, maybe even catch a glimpse of a SpaceX vehicle. This run is all street, if there is a light off road option available participants will be asked in advance. *As this run is on a secure US government site anyone wishing to participate must undergo a security background check for security concerns such as warrants, expired drivers licenses and any previous criminal activity. The information needed for this background check;
1.Last Name, First Name, middle initial
2.Date of birth mm/dd/yyyy
3.State of Drivers license
4.Drivers license number
5.Sex M/F
6.Contact phone number
Please submit info to gotfraindm@gmail.com by February 17th
**We will not be able to accommodate civilians that do not get pre-approved via the back ground check. Former military with base access may be granted access but need to arrive early to get signed in.
The run leader for this is manx club member Mark Gotfraind #4537, he works on Vandenberg SFB and has done this run before with others.
Thank You Mark for providing our members with this opportunity.

[manxvair]

****UPDATE****
I inquired with Mark Gotfraind about the option to do this run Friday & Saturday, Time required and start time;
*1. Yes—2 days is fine. Depending on numbers, I may decide one day with a larger group. I’ll wait for the final responses-Please advise Mark of your choice of days for the tour(based on 1st come 1st served basis)
*2. Length depends on when we get started. We can keep going until sunset—up to the group
*3. I know that it’s probably an hour from Pismo to base if they take the backroads. Whenever people want to leave Pismo. I’d say meet at Vandenberg at 900. Also, recommend everyone packs a lunch.

[manxvair]

I know some of you are asking about an event itinerary, I'm still trying to lock down a couple more things(Friday night activity, food vendor for Saturday) and hope to have answers soon. Another issue that has surfaced is with the off road trails we hope to explore, the recent storms in the area have caused them to be closed at this time, we hope they will be opened in time for the event.

[manxvair]

I am Pleased to finally be able to release the Pismo event schedule, take a close look as we have a lot going on and at a couple of different locations. I would like to Thank Rugged Radios for all of their help and hosting the Manx Club at their headquarters. We hope you enjoy the event.

[Sactopv]

thanks for the Pismo itinerary.

Is there any room for 3 adults on the Vandenberg tour? Can we get clearance still?
Please let me know ASAP.
Thanks
Gary Pevey
member 6079

916-849-2117
glpevey@gmail.com

[manxvair]

thanks for the Pismo itinerary.

Is there any room for 3 adults on the Vandenberg tour? Can we get clearance still?
Please let me know ASAP.
Thanks
Gary Pevey
member 6079

916-849-2117
glpevey@gmail.com

Gary,
The clearance info was needed by February 17th and last I heard the run was very popular and had a lot of requests for the run leader to process through.

[Sactopv]

Thanks for the reply. so does that mean there is no option to get registered? We are just too late?

[manxvair]

Thanks for the reply. so does that mean there is no option to get registered? We are just too late?

The Vandenberg tour is closed but there will be other runs gong to different locations. Street, Dirt or Beach. It is not to late to register for the weekend event.
https://www.manxclub.com/events.php

[manxvair]

In case you missed it in the event schedule, The team at Rugged Radios will be hosting a drive in style showing of The Baja Bug Movie for the Manx Club Pismo event on Friday night 6:30 PM(time approximate due to the time change)at the Rugged Radios HQ.