Be sure to make your plans for the biggest and best regatta of the winter.., the Tradewinds NAMSA North Americans/Open Cat Midwinters, which will be the venue for the F18 Midwinters, the F16 Midwinters, the Harken Buoy Racing Series, and the Wave National Series Championship.
This event, which has attracted well over 100 boats, has an awesome venue; beatiful, sandy beach on a cove for launching, crystal clear water, flat seas and good winds, free t-shirt for all sailors, beer bust, two courses (longer one for the speedy guys, shorter one for the not as speedy guys).
Here is the NOR www.catsailor.com/
Also see the story on the Headline/Welcome Page at www.catsailor.com or click the Catsailor logo in the upper left-hand corner of this page.
Rick
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So one F16 will be on the long course and the rest of you are on the short bus (not that there's anything wrong with that).
Yeah, but more like, one F-16 will be -in front of- all the other boats on the long course! You coming Duh?
PPPPllluheeease.
Indeed!
Tback and I have some on-going business from Carlisle. For that reason alone, I would like as long a course as possible.
Get over it already!
Oh come on! Match racing is fun. You're leading 100-3.
F16s will be on the long course.
Rick
there is only 6 f18's registered?? what's up with that. can't believe that's all thats coming.
H-Tiger (U-204)
Hey guys!
If anyone needs crew my friend Angela is looking for a ride.
She's about 5'10", 150 lbs, extremely athletic and very enthusiatic and a very fun girl.
I was going to sail with her but I am going to have to sideline her for a crew that can fly down and drive back with me.
-Todd
This girl can sail!!!! She crewed for me last weekend on my n-20 in VERY challenging conditions, big winds and HUGE chop and was awesome. If you're looking for crew, you won't be able to do much better!
If anyone needs a hotel room, 1 mile to the site, $99/night, two beds, drop me a line before I cancel my res. I am still coming but have found other accomodations.
Timbo,
May need a room.
Please call me at 727-647-1356
Thanks
Seth
If anyone needs crew my friend Angela is looking for a ride.
She's about 5'10", 150 lbs, extremely athletic and very enthusiatic and a very fun girl.
I was going to sail with her but I am going to have to sideline her for a crew that can fly down and drive back with me.
-Todd
Ask her to PM me if she is interested in the F16.
Seth, I'm in Dubai right now but I'll call you when I get home, hopefully Friday afternoon.
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Did you see the forecast for Sunday? 62 as a HIGH?? Well, the good news is they are never right 10 days out! <img src=
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How about the wind?
4 or 5 years ago we did it in 40 degree weather with 20 to 25 mph wind! It was the best racing I had ever done. I remember beaching at Rowells Marins and stripping my sailing clothes in the yard and the steam that came from my body was so thick for a few moments.
It was a Stone Cold Groove!
I think that was 4 years ago - I had my 6.0NA then. 5 years ago I raced on a 5.2
Hey everyone,
If for some reason you haven't made reservations, my wife (travel expert) came across a great deal at what sounds like a nice place,
Holiday Isle Resort and Marina
Islamorada (Florida Keys), Florida
Details: The $99 special rate is per night, plus tax and based on double occupancy. In the Florida Keys & on the ocean. Home of the World Famous Tiki Bar and the Rumrunner. Holiday isle has 8 bars and restaurants, a full service marina with fishing and dive charters, boat and jet ski rentals, and parasailing. Regular rate is $174 per night. Offer valid from 01/08/08 to 01/31/08, is subject to availability, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply and must be reserved by 01/25/08. Rates may vary over the weekend. For reservations contact hotel directly at 800-327-7070 and ask for the Spirit Top Picks special. For additional hotel information, click here.
And here is my motel list again, since the other thread has disappeared down the escalator:
Motels for Tradewinds (I don't know if the prices are still the same) Founders Park is at mile marker 87.
Islamorada Motel (Closest)
87760 Overseas Highway (Mile Marker 87.76, bay side)
Phone: 305-852-9376
They have a total of 13 rooms, 5 large and 6 small.
Rates: Small room, one queensize bed -- $79
Large room, two beds and kitchen -- $99
Web site: www.islamoradamotel.com
Lookout Lodge (Next Closest) (On the same water as the regatta)
87770 Overseas Highway (Mile Marker 87.77, bay side)
Phone: 305-852-9915
They have a total of 10 rooms
Rate range: $139-$350
Web site: www.lookoutlodge.com
Conch-on-Inn
Corner of U.S. 1 and Caloosa St. (Mile Marker 89.5, bay side)
Phone: 305-852-9309
They have a total of 8 rooms
Rates: One queen bed -- $89
Two double beds -- $99
I think all the rooms have frig. and microwave.
Web site: www.conchoninn.com
Coconut Cove Resort & Marina
305-664-0123
84801 Overseas Hwy
2 acres of natural tropical landscaping and only 10 units with kitchens.
www.coconutcove.net
Keys Motel / Cay Clubs
305-852-2351 · Fax: 3005-852-7301
90611 Old Highway · Key Largo, FL 33070
Located on US1 at Tavernier Creek, the Keys Motel offers 20 rooms, dockage, pool and restaurant
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Holiday Isle Resorts
Mile Marker 84 (just 3 miles south of Founders Park)
Phone: 305-664-2321
They have five hotels on the property, all with different names. You call that same number for all of them and pick the one you want. They all have different price ranges. If you want a peaceful one, get one of the motels farthest north on the property (closer to Founders Park). If you want to be where all the action is, you might want the Tower Building (also called the Horizon) or the next motel north of that. They are the closest to the Tiki Bar, which is far better than the one at Gilbert’s. Holiday Isle also has restaurants on the premises and I think food at the Tiki Bar, too.
Holiday Isle is the big “hot spot” between Miami and Key West.
For more motels, go to the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce: http:/
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Cool, Cool! This sure looks like fun!
20-25 knots (not mph?) is quite allot and I hope the RC dosn't cancel the racing!
Looking forward to see you all!