BMWRSM DownEast Rally,     May 15 - 17, 2009  

Hermit Island Campground, Phippsburg, Maine.
GPS Coordinates: N43.71973 W69.85202

2009 DownEast Rally !

May 15 - 17, 2009

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A map of Hermit Island Campground. Click to see the map on MSN Maps & Directions

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The 2009 DownEast Rally

Hermit Island Campground, Phippsburg, Maine. Join us at the start of the New England riding season for another DownEast Rally.  Enjoy 3 days & 2 nights of camping at Hermit Island Campground.  Friday night chowder & chili, Saturday morning breakfast, Saturday evening lobster dinner & Sunday morning continental breakfast.  Guided rides, maps for self-guided trips will be available.  Fees: $50 (W/O Saturday night meal), optional Saturday night lobster, double lobster dinner for an additional $20; (single lobster $10); complete package (rally & double lobster) is $70/person.  Optional vegetarian meal will be available.  Registrations are accepted after March 1, 2009 & will be processed in order of receipt.  Early arrivals will be charged by Hermit Island Campground. 
Rally application is available now for member only registration.  Open registration will begin March 1st.  Contact the Rallymaster for questions.

Join Us,
Rally Dude

 

The 2009 DownEast Rally Needs You!

 

NEEDED!    Dynamic Salesperson to assume role as warden of the rally swap shop.
Grand opportunity to sell your or your significant others  extra collection of motorcycle gear, etc.

Joe Saunders will not be able to make the rally this year. Therefore we need a a volunteer to man the swap shop.
Joe's collection can easily be brought to Hermit Island.
Volunteer, invite a friend and enjoy being part of the fun.
 
Volunteer to be lead for a task or a helper.
(2009 DownEast Rally Job Responsibilities Sign-up List)
 
Sign up and send me your email address to join the team.
 

Join Us Now,
Rally Dude

Contact the Rally Chair at:

BMWRSM Rally Chair
Steven Garrett
158 Highland Road
Brunswick, ME 04011

Rally Application

 

Please Review the rules (all rules will be finalized by February 1st) . . .

  1. Member registration begins February 1, 2009.

  2. All rally registrations forms must be completed and include payment. (Check or Money Order)

  3. All rally registrations received without a completed form / payment will be returned.

  4. Rally registrations open for non-BMWRSM members on March 1.

  5. No pets allowed at any time (Camp Ground Rules).

  6. No RV’s allowed (Camp Ground Rules). 

  7. Registrants will be posted on the www.BMWRSM.ORG web site.

  8. No refunds will be offered for the 2009 DOWNEAST RALLY after (tbd). (We must plan for purchases for the Rally; i.e. lobster, etc...) 

  9. Rally attendees accepted on a first come first serve basis. We can manage 190 guests.

  10. Rally registration process will close when 190 people have registered. Please send me an email to verify openings if you want verification. rally@bmwrsm.org

  11. Should you register and are unable to attend you may find a replacement for yourself. Please notify the Rally chair of your replacement. rally@bmwrsm.org

Steven Garrett, Rally Chair

 
 

 

 

  • 2006 DownEast Rally photos can be viewed HERE

  • 2005 DownEast Rally photo slide show can be viewed HERE.

  • 2004 DownEast Rally photo slide show can be viewed HERE.

  • 2003 DownEast Rally photo slide show can be viewed HERE. 

  • 2002 DownEast Rally photo slide show can be viewed HERE. 

  • Rockster at the DownEast Rally (2003) by Peter Leone HERE 

  • Packing for the rally, or just checking out your camping gear, here's a useful interactive motorcycle campers check list:    Check List

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