| 25th Steeple Chase (Key Largo) |
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From Saturday, December 12 2009
To Sunday, December 13 2009
Every day |
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The Steeplechase is the toughest race in the series. It is a two day 110 miles circumnavigation of Key Largo and a few other keys. The first day represents the bulk of the mileage but the second day is where the race earns it's name. It is 50 miles through bay/gulf waters with many islands, mud flats, creeks and other obstacles to navigate through. Rules Are Simple: - There is no Race Committee.
- Your ground crew is required to help in any way possible (i.e., scoring, timing, starting, etc.)
- There is no Race Management
- There is no Protest Committee
- Obey the racing rules and rules of the road.
- There are no chase boats, so please be prepared to fend for yourself.
- You will be rewarded for assisting a boat in trouble
- You may paddle at anytime.
ABILITY AND SAFETY
To attempt this race, you must be competent, able sailors, knowing how to do such things as: - Right your own boat
- Read navigational charts
- Read the water color for shoals
- Anchor your boat in case of heading for a peril
- Ride out squalls and storms
- You must wear an approved PFD, have all USCG safety equipment aboard, a waterproof chart, waterproof flashlight, and adequate anchor and line.
- Both skipper and crews must write the emergency telephone number on their arm
REGATTA SITE REGISTRATION:
There will be FREE BEER at registration starting at 6PM on Friday, and a skippers meeting at 8PM Friday night at Rick White's and Mary Wells' house. (6 Coral Way, near mm 105) Feel free to ask questions of veteran sailors about the course and about safety. You will still need to attend the Skipper's Meeting/Beer Bust and do final registration Friday, pay the fees, sign the waivers, etc., at Rick White's and Mary Wells' house in Key Largo, FL. Directions: Going south on US1 (about MM105), take a right at second street past Winn-Dixie (Paradise Ln.) and we are the 2nd house on the right (corner house -- park on street) around the corner VENUE
The venue will be Gilberts Motel just before the Jewfish Creek Bridge. Or you may launch at Caribbean Club PRE RACE INFO:
notice of race >>>
race registration >>>
who's coming >>> POST RACE INFO: RACE WAYPOINTS:
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