http://www.superboat.com/events.cfm?...details&id=112
So, who all are coming down? Where are THE places to be and when?
We'll be heading down and spending the few days in and around Sarasota.
See Ya!
JULY 2, 2009 (Thursday)
10am – 3pm Kilo Inspection: Centennial Park / 10th Street
10am – 3pm Kilo Registration: Centennial Park – For signatures only for pre-registered boat – ALL PAID entries must be received by June 19, 2009
5pm Staging of Parade: Centennial Park
7pm Festival Parade of Boats: Main Street
8pm–Midnight Downtown Block Party: Powerboats on Main Street
JULY 3, 2009 (Friday)
5:30am – 6am Physicals : Centennial Park VIP Tent
6am – 6:30am Mandatory Driver’s Meeting Kilo : Centennial Park VIP Tent
7am – 12pm Kilos
9am-5pm Registration: Hyatt Sarasota
9am-5pm Inspection: Centennial Park
10am-6pm Powerboats by the Bay: Centennial Park
9am-10:30am Motorcycle "Patriotic Souvenir Ride": Start: American Legion Post 30, 4015 Lockwood Ridge Rd. – Finish: Centennial Park
Noon – 2:30pm People’s Choice Bike Show: Centennial Park
5:30pm-7:30pm Meet & Greet Who’s in the Drivers Seat: Hyatt Sarasota – Boathouse
8pm-1am World’s Largest Offshore Party: Hyatt Sarasota Ballroom
JULY 4, 2009 (Saturday)
8am-5pm Inspection: Centennial Park
8am-5pm Launching: Centennial Park
8am-5pm Fueling: Centennial Park
9am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Hyatt Sarasota
10am-5pm Registration: Hyatt Sarasota
10am-9pm Powerboats by the Bay: Centennial Park
12pm-5pm Testing: As per the SBIP/APBA Offshore Rulebook
9pm Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular: Best Viewing along the Sarasota Bayfront near Island Park
JULY 5, 2009 (Sunday) – Race Day
7am-12pm Fueling: Centennial Park
7:30am-8:30am Physicals: Hyatt Sarasota
8am-5pm Launch & Recovery: Centennial Park
9am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Hyatt Sarasota
10am FAA pilots meeting: Jones Aviation
10am-5pm Powerboats by the Bay: Centennial Park
10:30am Boast of 1st Race: Parade to Mill Area
11am Start of 1st Race: Lido Beach
12:30pm Boats of 2nd Race: Parade to Mill Area
1pm Start of 2nd Race: Lido Beach
5pm Awards Ceremony: Hyatt Sarasota Ballroom
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Meet and Greet Who’s in the Drivers Seat
Directly behind the Hyatt in the Boathouse Building
Meet race teams & special guests for autographs, photos and
FREE give-a-way items
Powerboats by the Bay
Centennial Park, 10th Street / Tamiami
Spectators can see the boats/ teams up close & meet special guests
Enjoy great food, vendors and live entertainment
Live race coverage on a Jumbo Tron under the Big Tent
Free Admission – Food & Beverage available for purchase
Bayfront Fireworks – Consider bringing a cash donation or new infant/children’ item
Race Course: Off Lido Beach between New Pass and Big Pass
Race Awards Ceremony – Hyatt Sarasota Ballroom, 1000 Blvd by Arts
Celebrate with winning race teams
Food & Beverage available for purchase
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06-17-2009 10:54 AM
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06-17-2009 12:20 PM
Nick. We are going to the "Heat of the Summer" Poker run on June 26-27 and then might stop by at the races the week after. I think you need to bring your Cig to the Sarasota run.
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forum...ead.php?t=7600Life is: what happens... when you plan something else.
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06-17-2009 02:26 PM
I live here in Sarasota if that helps. Shoot me a PM & I will do whatever I can to help ya if you're looking for something in particular, but looks like you've got all the details. However, to mention a couple spots on "THE places to be" that are NOT listed, are still within blocks of the main going ons. Gators is a 2-story fun night club in the dwntwn area. Mattison's is dead across the street from Gators. This is one my "personal" favs to eat (being a local) with a GREAT live band usually. All outside though, so it can get a little warm & humid in the summer months.
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06-17-2009 04:32 PMThanks PicChic. I haven't been down there in over two years (and I'm only an hour away), so any info is appreciated. Is Jack's Marina still a good place to keep a boat? Anything closer? I assume that the Hyatt/Boathouse is still the place to be before and after races...?
Lido Beach Holiday Inn is the Best place to Watch?
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06-17-2009 06:09 PM
cigdaze
i keep my 24 pantera at marine max on lido key it is right next door to the salty dog when i am in fl. they are very nice and pricing is more than reasonable
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06-17-2009 06:44 PM
Marina Jack's will definitely work if need be but YES the Hyatt IS the place to be if you can. BOOK EARLY though!! 8-) I will do some checking further for you & see what else I can come with. If you need trailer storage, I can probably work out something there for you if needed or anyone else for that matter, so let me know.
Lori "PicChic" Gaines
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06-17-2009 06:54 PMNick,
It looks like I will be down again this year as well it has been four years four years since I have been! Melissa has to be back in town for work from 6/30 till 7/18 so I am going to go down and then come back on the 7th! I will see you down there for sure.
If you need to keep the boat at Marina Jacks let me know I can see if there is any space on my Uncles dock!
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06-17-2009 07:46 PM
I'm sure Scott at Suncoast boat sales could accomodate a few boats.
I have a party planed on the 4th on Anclote island, (see thread upcoming) I don't know if I get to the races, but I will do the Poker Run on the 27th.Life is: what happens... when you plan something else.
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06-19-2009 11:35 AMAwesome guys. I'm excited. Can't wait!
I have my balcony room at the Holiday Inn reserved. WooHoo!
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06-26-2009 06:49 PM
Cig, I plan on running down to watch. You you watching from the hotel or water?
Mike
2006 Fountain 38TE..CC..Outboards Baby!
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06-26-2009 08:10 PMHey Mike, Very cool.
I plan on watching from the Hotel. I got a balcony room just for that. You know the weather this time of year. I may bring to boat down, though, but that's undecided. We may run it down and keep it at marina Jack to do some running around on Saturday.
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06-28-2009 08:58 AM
cant forget this party.. not on the "official " list , but defineatly a must do.. http://www.muscleracing.com/
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06-29-2009 10:06 PM
Tzrider and I will be there Thurs-Sunday with the Skater
Treat every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or hump it, piss on it and walk away.
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06-30-2009 09:07 PM
We will run down on Friday. Lunch at Sea Critters?St Pete. Staying at the Hyatt...
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06-30-2009 09:25 PM
we will be there thursday monday. we will be one of the paceboats for the races. looking forward seeing our good friends on the west coast.