BRAD SCHOENWALD
06-03-2009, 11:23 AM
Offshore Events LLC was notified at 2330 (11:30 p.m. EST) June 2, 2009 via email from Offshore Super Series indicating Offshore Super Series has officially canceled their involvement with the “Sunny Isle Beach Offshore Challenge Weekend”
While terribly disappointed Offshore Events LLC remains steadfast as we have a race site with all functional elements in place for a terrific boat race weekend. However, our contract with the City of Sunny Isle Beach requires we provide a nationally sanctioned race. On this specific note the City has made concession to support a one time invitational event. In order to satisfy this concession we must provide the City Manager a boat count list no later than 1500 (3 p.m. EST) today 3 June 2009. Each boat must submit a letter of commitment addressed to the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Without the City support the entire race weekend will be cancelled to include the Bimini Ocean Race and the Thunderboat Rally. We can not and will not sacrifice, compromise, or concede with regard to our safety management plan, insurance, and emergency medical responsibilities.
Regrettably we do not have a cash race purse as sponsorship has been incredibly difficult this year. However, in lieu of cash we do have 38K (retail value) of Invicta Watches, and approximately 15K of in-kind gift certificates and vouchers for stays in luxury resorts and other accommodations to be awarded to the race teams.
Presently we anticipate a $1000.00 entry fee for all boats. As previously communicated if any net income remains from the race entries it will be redistributed to the racers. All proceeds TOTAL AMOUNT TAKEN IN from Saturday night’s charity auction will go directly to the charity.
Words or any vocabulary can not presently satisfy or properly state how Larry and I feel right now. We remain onboard and ready for Race Boats and Recreational Performance Boats to Show up so please RSVP with a commitment letter as quick as you can to save this race through these tough times.
We are very appreciative to all of the local sponsors, volunteers, and family members who have done a remarkable job on behalf of this event.
We SALUTE the City of Sunny Isle Beach, Miami Dade County, Newport Hotel, INVICTA watches, T n T Marine and all the other sponsors who have done so much and made so many concessions and sacrifices.
We are additionally very grateful for the support and kind words of the individuals within Offshore Super Series who remained in stride step with us to the end and have now offered to volunteer for the invitational event.
With your help and commitment letters to the city to attend we will have a great race this year and preserve this race site for years to come.
Semper Paratus
Brad and Larry
While terribly disappointed Offshore Events LLC remains steadfast as we have a race site with all functional elements in place for a terrific boat race weekend. However, our contract with the City of Sunny Isle Beach requires we provide a nationally sanctioned race. On this specific note the City has made concession to support a one time invitational event. In order to satisfy this concession we must provide the City Manager a boat count list no later than 1500 (3 p.m. EST) today 3 June 2009. Each boat must submit a letter of commitment addressed to the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Without the City support the entire race weekend will be cancelled to include the Bimini Ocean Race and the Thunderboat Rally. We can not and will not sacrifice, compromise, or concede with regard to our safety management plan, insurance, and emergency medical responsibilities.
Regrettably we do not have a cash race purse as sponsorship has been incredibly difficult this year. However, in lieu of cash we do have 38K (retail value) of Invicta Watches, and approximately 15K of in-kind gift certificates and vouchers for stays in luxury resorts and other accommodations to be awarded to the race teams.
Presently we anticipate a $1000.00 entry fee for all boats. As previously communicated if any net income remains from the race entries it will be redistributed to the racers. All proceeds TOTAL AMOUNT TAKEN IN from Saturday night’s charity auction will go directly to the charity.
Words or any vocabulary can not presently satisfy or properly state how Larry and I feel right now. We remain onboard and ready for Race Boats and Recreational Performance Boats to Show up so please RSVP with a commitment letter as quick as you can to save this race through these tough times.
We are very appreciative to all of the local sponsors, volunteers, and family members who have done a remarkable job on behalf of this event.
We SALUTE the City of Sunny Isle Beach, Miami Dade County, Newport Hotel, INVICTA watches, T n T Marine and all the other sponsors who have done so much and made so many concessions and sacrifices.
We are additionally very grateful for the support and kind words of the individuals within Offshore Super Series who remained in stride step with us to the end and have now offered to volunteer for the invitational event.
With your help and commitment letters to the city to attend we will have a great race this year and preserve this race site for years to come.
Semper Paratus
Brad and Larry