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Participants using diver propulsion vehicles are to race around the superstructure of the 523-foot-long Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, a former military troop transport and missile tracking ship.
The Vandenberg was sunk in 2009 approximately seven miles off Key West. The bottom of its hull rests on sand in approximately 150 feet of water, but the massive ship’s superstructure begins about 45 feet below the surface.
2010 Race Highlights
The Vandenberg Underwater Grand Prix kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, with a racers meeting at the Rum Barrel, 528 Front St. Directions
Saturday morning, a 9 a.m. diver propulsion vehicle certification class is scheduled at the lagoon at Florida Keys Community College, 5901 College Road, for any racers who are not yet DPV certified. Other Saturday events include scooter demonstrations, race practice and manufacturer races. Directions
Dean Woods of the Scuba Shack in Key West pulls ahead of Dean Vitale of Pegasus Thruster of Miami. Vitale won the race with a time of 4 minutes and 5 seconds. (Photo: Douglas Rudolph)
Lunch, gear and tank rentals are available through the Florida Keys Community College Dive Club.
The Grand Prix race is to begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 20, at the dock at Seaduction Dive Center, 1605 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Divers are to race around the top of the Vandenberg’s superstructure, competing in four classes to achieve the fastest speeds while staying within safety parameters. Directions
An awards ceremony is scheduled at the Seaduction dock following the race.
Race entry fees are $50 per diver. Click to Register
Discounts are available at the event’s host properties, the Lexington Hotel and Quality Inn in Key West. Reference the Wreck Racing League when booking. Hotel Information
For the latest information and updates please monitor: facebook.com/#!/FormulaH20 or
Participants using diver propulsion vehicles are to race around the superstructure of the 523-foot-long Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, a former military troop transport and missile tracking ship.
The Vandenberg was sunk in 2009 approximately seven miles off Key West. The bottom of its hull rests on sand in approximately 150 feet of water, but the massive ship’s superstructure begins about 45 feet below the surface.
2010 Race Highlights
The Vandenberg Underwater Grand Prix kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, with a racers meeting at the Rum Barrel, 528 Front St. Directions
Saturday morning, a 9 a.m. diver propulsion vehicle certification class is scheduled at the lagoon at Florida Keys Community College, 5901 College Road, for any racers who are not yet DPV certified. Other Saturday events include scooter demonstrations, race practice and manufacturer races. Directions
Dean Woods of the Scuba Shack in Key West pulls ahead of Dean Vitale of Pegasus Thruster of Miami. Vitale won the race with a time of 4 minutes and 5 seconds. (Photo: Douglas Rudolph)
Lunch, gear and tank rentals are available through the Florida Keys Community College Dive Club.
The Grand Prix race is to begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 20, at the dock at Seaduction Dive Center, 1605 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Divers are to race around the top of the Vandenberg’s superstructure, competing in four classes to achieve the fastest speeds while staying within safety parameters. Directions
An awards ceremony is scheduled at the Seaduction dock following the race.
Race entry fees are $50 per diver. Click to Register
Discounts are available at the event’s host properties, the Lexington Hotel and Quality Inn in Key West. Reference the Wreck Racing League when booking. Hotel Information
For the latest information and updates please monitor: facebook.com/#!/FormulaH20 or
