Great Lakes Grand Prix!

[Ratickle]

He was trying to help us with spin control. It's appreciated so any rumors can be squelched before being spread..

[boatman574]

RIGHT, I was Just trying to Help

[jayboat]

Finally someone else understands what goes into trying to do this...

Second that.

Wish I coulda made it- sounds like a great venue.

[DAREDEVIL]

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forum...207#post293207


OK,,,this is a tat close,,but people on the beach need to also be aware of stuff can happen at all times anyway,,so being in the water is not safe at all.

Just my 2 c.

[boatman574]

We all know the dangers because most of us are educated on it but Joe Public does not.

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

He was trying to help us with spin control. It's appreciated so any rumors can be squelched before being spread..

Too late....

Calls aready coming in from the USCG on the east coast concerned for their future races here...

The answer is simple, you want to run a course that close to a swimming area, CLOSE THE WATER OFF TO SWIMMERS during the races. An hour or so is a small price to pay when it could be putting your life on the line...

[boatman574]

I agree. I was Surprised Swimmers Were in the Water During the Race.

[Ratickle]

Look guys, I want to clear up a few things going on for those who weren't there........

Could something have gone wrong and something bad have happened, yep. Did it, nope. If any of you don't think the organization, the safety crews, and the race teams do not review these types of things after EVERY race, you are wrong.

An error was made, In My Opinion, but I've gone to numerous races, used to race when I was young, and raced recently. The fans are not to blame.

There was a patrol ski there almost the entire time, a picture is attached.

Be thankful the sport enjoys good drivers, good equipment, and well coordinated oversight. All of that worked and Nothing happened.

That reviews are being conducted for other future events is what is supposed to happen. And the only place I would have closed the water was on the outside of that one corner for ? amount of distance. But that's my opinion, not the experts who review these things with the teams and organizations.

The location was impressive, the amount of shore and boat spectators was impressive, and I hope it comes back with better racer participation. If there are any other questions I can answer, let me know. I'll try.

[boatman574]

I was talking about Common Sense of the Swimmers. I have Seen what Happens at other Motor Sport Events, JUST GLAD NOTHING HAPPENED HERE

[Ratickle]

I was talking about Common Sense of the Swimmers. I have Seen what Happens at other Motor Sport Events, JUST GLAD NOTHING HAPPENED HERE

I know, it's just that being even (or a little out) with the safety officer in charge of control makes you think you're safe. I can understand that from fans who've never seen a big offshore boat up close and personal.

[XtremeRacing]

I'm sure changes will be made next yr, in that corner. Might be best to close the swim area in that corner next yr. This was thier first race and Jason and the city did an great job, and next yr will be bigger and better.
Looks like the cop on the Jet Ski was getter some good footage.

[Wahoo 214]

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forum...207#post293207


OK,,,this is a tat close,,but people on the beach need to also be aware of stuff can happen at all times anyway,,so being in the water is not safe at all.

Just my 2 c.

It would be nice if people would take self responsibilty, but the Swim Zone is THEIR water. If someone were to get run over in that zone, Offshore Racing would be over every where. The lawsuits would be insane and swimmers taking self responsibilty would never be mentioned. It was clearly a mistake to set up a course so close to an OPEN beach and that mistake will complicate the permit process in the future. Not only do I place blame on the event managers but also the Coast Guard for approving that layout. They always ask for the exact Lat and Lon for the course prior to approval.

[XtremeRacing]

Dean,
Thanks we got your point well taken.
The more u beat it to death its not going to change.
The race was a huge sucess and the fans and city are very happy. I'm sure there will be changes next yr and it will be bigger and better. SBI, TDC, Police and CG will do thier jobs and do what needs to be done.
Thanks for your in-put....

[Ratickle]

Looks like the cop on the Jet Ski was getter some good footage.

I noticed that too.......

[XtremeRacing]

Sharkey,
Do you know what CG stations was getting calls and a contact of who i could speak to? I would like to follow up and find out their concerns.

[Wahoo 214]

Dean,
Thanks we got your point well taken.
The more u beat it to death its not going to change.
The race was a huge sucess and the fans and city are very happy. I'm sure there will be changes next yr and it will be bigger and better. SBI, TDC, Police and CG will do thier jobs and do what needs to be done.
Thanks for your in-put....

Sorry Frank,

I didn't mean to beat a dead horse, I was simply repling to a careless and uniformed post.

[Magic Medicine]

If you never make any mistakes you have nothing to learn from!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Sharkey,
Do you know what CG stations was getting calls and a contact of who i could speak to? I would like to follow up and find out their concerns.

I PM'd you a contact....

[Coach]

What a great thread, thanks everyone who chimed in...