bassmasher

I'm taking my son to the classic this year and was wondering if anyone has attended any previous classics? I was hoping for some advise, do's or don'ts. We have a place booked about 20 min north of the Green Pond Landing Launch where the take off is. I guess some questions I have are: Has anyone brought there own boat to view the classic from the lake and how far from the takeoff launch did they have to launch? How early should you get to the weigh ins? how much time is need at the convention? how early should you arrive for the blast off? Any information would be great!! Thanks in advance!