Islander Reef Run, abreviated NOR, April 2-3, 2011

Notice of Race (NOR)
Islander Reef Run, April 2nd & 3rd, 2011 The Organizing Authority and Host is Islander Water Sports, at the Islander Resort, mm82.1, Islamorada, Florida.
This will be a two (2) day race with options, starting in the water off of the Islander Resort, and racing to Sombrero Beach area in Marathon, then continuing the next day to Smather’s Beach, Key West. Options will include a one day, one leg, for those who so register, finishing in Marathon. They also may stay the night and sail back to the Islander the next day, etc. (Discussions underway as to how and whether to count the return leg, if wanted.) Race legs are: 35 miles from Islander Resort to Marathon and 45 miles from Marathon to Key West. Hotdogs, hamburgers and more fixings will be included at the end of the first day in Marathon.
Eligibilty: All beach type Catamarans from 16 feet to 22 feet, with two person crew. Expect firm safety required equipment list to include: 1 CG approved PFD per crew member; 1 throw-able PFD; 1 Cell phone in water proof container; 1 - minimum tow line at least 20 feet; at least 1 portable waterproof GPS; 1 boat compass; at least 1 portable waterproof VHF Radio; Up to date Charts for the areas to be sailed; One personal strobe light per crew member attached to personal equipment; one whistle per crew member attached to personal worn equipment; one set of personal emergency flares/signals on boat and enough drinkable liquid for the duration of the race. Strongly suggested equipment: 1 personal 406hz registered EPIRB. In addition, as available, Craig Van Eaton craig@cyberspeed.cc may have rentable spot tracking systems.
study underway to find suitable location to stay in Marathon. Roll out location at Marathon Ideal, with protection behind fence. Watch here for more detailed NOR. Contact as follows: wgreen53@cfl.rr.com and / or 321 773 2391 0r 321 544 1512.