APBA-SBI Race Clearwater - October 2

[Mrs. Gordo]

the Gordo's are coming to Clearwater to watch the race! Anyone have info on it, like the best place to stay, where exactly it's going to be...etc??? I looked on the SBI site and there's not much to go off of.

[Coach]

The community is still working out final details and specifics... However if you go to the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce www.beachchamber.com (http://www.beachchamber.com) they are spear heading the local involvement. Their website is very informative about the accommodations and features around the area. There's a link on the website for Shephards Resort... party central!

If you're bringing the whole family I recommend the Marriott on Sand Key.... Go to Marriott's website and search for this property, it's an incredible place to stay!

SBI will update info as the weeks progress, the course of the race will be along the beach, which is world famous for wonderful sand and accommodations, close by, food, refreshments... bathrooms!

Coach

[Mrs. Gordo]

Thanks for the info! We're hoping to find a place as close to the course as possible on a GORDO budget. ;-)

[Coach]

Hang out at the Palm Pavilion.... All Day everyday! Stay a block or two off the beach at any hotel close to Pier 60! The entire race course will be visible from the beach, standing in the sand! There are some surprises in the works, so stay tuned....

Coach

[florida gator]

My condo in Treasure Island may be available reasonably since I may go stay at Sand Key for the race.

[Steve Miklos]

Thanks for the info! We're hoping to find a place as close to the course as possible on a GORDO budget. ;-)

I know a place that looks like the inside of a ship where the Gordo's are always welcome!
Steve

[Wardey]

I know a place that looks like the inside of a ship where the Gordo's are always welcome!
Steve

And I know another place where they are always welcome anytime. Dave

[Coach]

More Info now available at SBI's website...

[Coach]

Check out Frank's post in general racing title 'Joint Venture'!

[Coach]

The Clearwater Regional Chamber is promoting an opportunity to win airline tickets and accommodations for the 'National Championships' coming up Oct. 2nd-4th! Surf over to their website:

http://www.clearwaterflorida.org

click on the link at the lower left promoting the offshore race event!

[McGary911]

Gotta mark this on the calendar. My sis lives in Tampa, and I can crash there. It's just over 3 hours from my place. I haven't seen an offshore race since I moved to FL almost 3 years ago. Just visiting my folks in Pt Pleasant Beach, and was thinking about all the boat racing I've seen here over the years. Glad I found this thread.

[Coach]

Spread the word to register for the free airfare and accommodations offer...

It helps to show our interest, to these chambers and CVB organizations! They gauge their support by these kinds of info exchanges...

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[Mrs. Gordo]

I just entered! Ya-hoo!

[Mrs. Gordo]

i know a place that looks like the inside of a ship where the gordo's are always welcome!
Steve

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[Gordo]

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[Coach]

The turn 3 sponsor 'FURY Water Adventures' in Key West also has a register to win opportunity...

Here's the link:

http://furykeywest.com

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[Fever Mike]

And I know another place where they are always welcome anytime. Dave

Me too...got an extra all private room upstairs!

[Wardey]

I'm thinking we need to have a Clwr. Race / Gordo's (pl) party !!! My house is open. Dave

[Coach]

Get set up with rooms at the 'Sand Pearl Resort' as soon as possible! The best view of the race course on the beach!

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[BUGSY]

Hey Coach,
what another good hotel to watch the race from? "sand pearl " $309.00 night,
shephards $143.00, palm $145.00
any other suggestions or the palm & shephards
thanks

[Coach]

There are dozens of older, clean, less expensive hotels, a block or so from the beach. JC has the course set to run from Pier 60 north and back around... So the Palm Pavilion restaurant would be prime viewing, as well as everything south of that. The private property area starts north of the Palm... You'll be back over and over again! Google Clearwater Beach...

[BUGSY]

Of the PALM or Shepards, which one would be best Wife also going.

[Coach]

We're getting in some discount packages... stand by

[Fever Mike]

Of the PALM or Shepards, which one would be best Wife also going.

Which one is best to take the wifey too? well depends on what your wife is into! ha ha...Shepards is more of the younger college crowd....you will not see the race from Shepards though.

[BUGSY]

Thanks,
i'll probably book the palm, for sunday night.

[Bodyshot1]

40th ann'y for the Point Race is this year..Sept..wknd after Labor Day...c'mon up!...


Gotta mark this on the calendar. My sis lives in Tampa, and I can crash there. It's just over 3 hours from my place. I haven't seen an offshore race since I moved to FL almost 3 years ago. Just visiting my folks in Pt Pleasant Beach, and was thinking about all the boat racing I've seen here over the years. Glad I found this thread.

[SKATIN]

Coach Let me know once posters or flyers have been made so I can put them in my dealership in St. Pete

[Coach]

Several details being finalized this week... website, discounts for accommodations, and other offers...

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[BUGSY]

Just booked the palm pavillion for sunday night,good rate

[Coach]

The shoreline just to the north of your accommodations pushes offshore... So the the entire race course will be visible from the Palm... all along Clearwater Beach! It will be an incredible spectacle...

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[Coach]

The Hilton will be a great vantage point for being on the beach, and visibility, along with the Sand Pearl and the Palm Pavilion Inn.

http://www.clearwaterbeachresort.com

If your searching stay close to Mandalay Blvd. north of Pier 60... The race course will run along that area of the beach community.

Utilize Clearwater Beach Chamber Info at their website:

http://www.beachchamber.com

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[florida gator]

Looking at the race course, It appears my boat will be a GREAT place to watch the race!!!!

[tomcei]

Any promo codes for any discounts at hotels.

[Coach]

Hope to have those this coming week, local race committee is gathering.

All your inquiries and contacts are fueling the fire!

Clearwater is new at powerboat racing, but not huge events on the beach! Check back over the week...

[Coach]

Looking at the race course, It appears my boat will be a GREAT place to watch the race!!!!

This will be the most incredible experience to watch the 'National Championships' from a boat!

I hope you guys are inviting those 'PRA' hot boats to come up from Sarasota on Sunday! :D

There's a lot of room at Shephards Resort to drop anchor and:

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[florida gator]

Shephards is one of many awesome places to drop anchor around here!! I may be up that way this weekend after the Fun Run Brunch!!!

[Coach]

http://www.clearwatersuperboat.com/

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[Coach]

Just booked the palm pavillion for sunday night,good rate

Checked with the Palm Pavilion Inn a few days ago... only a few rooms available for the race weekend! The best viewing of the race, with a beach front restaurant and bar! This is the place to be all weekend!

http://www.palmpavilion.com/

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[Coach]

Shephards is one of many awesome places to drop anchor around here!! I may be up that way this weekend after the Fun Run Brunch!!!

Get that bunch of friends over to Clearwater for the racing Oct 4th!

Coach

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www.clearwatersuperboat.com

[Coach]

Travel and accommodations info available here:

http://www.floridasbeach.com/cms/index.php?id=3335

[cigdaze]

The Clearwater Regional Chamber is promoting an opportunity to win airline tickets and accommodations for the 'National Championships' coming up Oct. 2nd-4th! Surf over to their website:

http://www.clearwaterflorida.org

click on the link at the lower left promoting the offshore race event!

We're about 2 weeks out. Did you guys pick a winner yet?

[Coach]

Good point... Let me find out, from the source.

[cigdaze]

Thanks. Just wondering if I won. It would be a short flight though.
:)

[Gordo]

But a GREAT flight from KANSAS! ;)

[cigdaze]

It's all yours Gordo if I win! :)
When do you get in town?

[Coach]

We're about 2 weeks out. Did you guys pick a winner yet?


From: Sherri Callahan
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:47 PM


Subject: FW: Sweepstakes winners?


Ray,

The Sweepstakes winner has been announced and it was Dianah fron Nicholasville KY 40356

Thank you

Sherri

Sherri Callahan
Vice President Community Relations
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Premier Voice of Business

www.clearwatersuperboat.com

[cigdaze]

Thanks Coach.

Very cool! Congrats Dianah.

Wonder if they're members here?

[Gordo]

Congrats to the Winner !!!

[Coach]

Thanks Coach.

Very cool! Congrats Dianah.

Wonder if they're members here?

Not sure... I didn't push for details.

The count down is on now!

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[Coach]

The community is ready and waiting for everyone...

[B.Z.]

O.K. It's OFFICIAL part of team "Bad Influence" will be making the trip from Chi-Town! I have been waiting/watching till I could put this together. I will be there Friday AM...then it's party time. I will be staying at a buddies right in Island Estates, now who else will be around for the party......GAME ON

[Coach]

Fantastic!

I have a special rate setup at the Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach on Sand Key!

Send me a PM and I'll get the info to you...

Coach

[B.Z.]

Sorry I have a place to stay I just need to know where the party's are!!!!!!! LOL

[SKATIN]

Sorry I have a place to stay I just need to know where the party's are!!!!!!! LOL

x2

[Coach]

Check the event schedule online...

http://www.clearwatersuperboat.com/FestivalEvents.html

[B.Z.]

Question: anybody going to be around in a go-fast, otherwise it's a center counsel for me to watch the races from??? LOL

[Coach]

The West Coast Powerboat Club...

Call Michael

[Coach]

get on the local race website and see all the details:

www.clearwatersuperboat.com



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Coach

[Steve Miklos]

Gordo lands Wednesday at noon!
Steve

[Gordo]

And my liver is still in hiding!
Thanks to Steve and everyone with the GM Vortec/Extreme Racing team for letting me tag along.

[MikeyFIN]

Actually the real good parties were among other places Shepards

[Coach]

Enjoy the video records:

http://www.clearwatersuperboat.com/video.html

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