Looking to Start a South FL to Bimini Race... Need Help

Quality Time · 27-10-2008, 09:57

I am looking to get a race that will start in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami simultaneously and end in Bimini. I have little experience in hosting such an event so I would like to know who I should speak to about hosting such an event. If you know any Sailing Race Chairmen could you please point me in the right direction?

SkiprJohn · 27-10-2008, 13:27

Aloha Quality,
Your best bet might be to call local Yacht Clubs in your area that hold regattas. Usually there are some Rear Commodores for Sail that chair race committees frequently. I don't have local knowledge of your area so can't be of direct help but offer that suggestion.
Kind regards,
JohnL

**GordMay** · 28-10-2008, 04:53

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Bolam House, George Street
PO Box N-3701
Nassau , N3701, Bahamas
Phone: 242-302-2000
Fax: 242-302-2098
Email: tourism@bahamas.com
Website: The Bahamas | ExploreThe Islands of The Bahamas

~ or ~

Bahamas Tourist Office in Florida
1200 South Pine Island Road
Suite 750
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 800-327-7678 (32-SPORTS)
Fax: 954-236-9282

procrew4u · 29-10-2008, 17:47

I would try and go to the boatyards or even the major marinas, one other suggestion is major suppliers ( Pier 66, Bahia mar, etc... ) or even Ft. Lauderdale Yacht Club, maybe even the Storm tri-sail club, if that all fails in January there is the feeder race to Key West on usually the third week of Jan. Maybe it could be associated to that whole scene. if that doesn't work check with premier-racing.com and contact Peter Craig, best wishes, sounds like fun.

Harriet · 29-10-2008, 19:15

Back in the day, the GUlfstream Sailing Club in Ft. Lauderdale used to sponsor a race from Miami to Bimini. You may want to check with them.

**GordMay** · 30-10-2008, 03:11

Terry Tomalin is the outdoors editor for St. Petersburg Times, and Boating & Fishing Expert for “Visit Florida” < visitflorida.com/guides/ >; and may be able to help publicize the event.

Contact Terry Tomalin
Tel: (727) 893-8808
Fax: (727) 893-8782
E-Mail: tomalin@sptimes.com

procrew4u · 30-10-2008, 05:19

Harriet I totally forgot about that club, back 2002 I raced on a Hobie 33 called "Hot Stuff" and placed second in the regatta, I have the trophy right in front of and didn't even think about them, do you know if they got the location they wanted next to 17Th st. bridge?

**GordMay** · 30-10-2008, 05:48

The Gulfstream Sailing Club of Fort Lauderdale meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of each month, at the Downtowner Saloon (408 South Andrews Ave) on the New River.
GSC Mailing address:
PO Box 1124, Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33302
Tel: (954) 585-3738

27-10-2008, 09:57	#1
Quality Time Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Looking to Start a South FL to Bimini Race... Need Help I am looking to get a race that will start in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami simultaneously and end in Bimini. I have little experience in hosting such an event so I would like to know who I should speak to about hosting such an event. If you know any Sailing Race Chairmen could you please point me in the right direction?

28-10-2008, 04:53	#3
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Bolam House, George Street PO Box N-3701 Nassau , N3701, Bahamas Phone: 242-302-2000 Fax: 242-302-2098 Email: tourism@bahamas.com Website: The Bahamas \| ExploreThe Islands of The Bahamas ~ or ~ Bahamas Tourist Office in Florida 1200 South Pine Island Road Suite 750 Plantation, FL 33324 Phone: 800-327-7678 (32-SPORTS) Fax: 954-236-9282 __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?" Last edited by GordMay; 28-10-2008 at 05:13..

30-10-2008, 03:11	#6
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	Terry Tomalin is the outdoors editor for St. Petersburg Times, and Boating & Fishing Expert for “Visit Florida” < visitflorida.com/guides/ >; and may be able to help publicize the event. Contact Terry Tomalin Tel: (727) 893-8808 Fax: (727) 893-8782 E-Mail: tomalin@sptimes.com __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

30-10-2008, 05:48	#8
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	The Gulfstream Sailing Club of Fort Lauderdale meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of each month, at the Downtowner Saloon (408 South Andrews Ave) on the New River. GSC Mailing address: PO Box 1124, Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33302 Tel: (954) 585-3738 __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

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27-10-2008, 13:27	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Quality, Your best bet might be to call local Yacht Clubs in your area that hold regattas. Usually there are some Rear Commodores for Sail that chair race committees frequently. I don't have local knowledge of your area so can't be of direct help but offer that suggestion. Kind regards, JohnL

29-10-2008, 17:47	#4
procrew4u Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New England Area Boat: OPBYC other peoples boat yacht club Posts: 40 Images: 4	I would try and go to the boatyards or even the major marinas, one other suggestion is major suppliers ( Pier 66, Bahia mar, etc... ) or even Ft. Lauderdale Yacht Club, maybe even the Storm tri-sail club, if that all fails in January there is the feeder race to Key West on usually the third week of Jan. Maybe it could be associated to that whole scene. if that doesn't work check with premier-racing.com and contact Peter Craig, best wishes, sounds like fun.

29-10-2008, 19:15	#5
Harriet Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Caribbean Boat: 2004 Manta 42 - Perseverance Posts: 284	Back in the day, the GUlfstream Sailing Club in Ft. Lauderdale used to sponsor a race from Miami to Bimini. You may want to check with them.

30-10-2008, 05:19	#7
procrew4u Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New England Area Boat: OPBYC other peoples boat yacht club Posts: 40 Images: 4	Harriet I totally forgot about that club, back 2002 I raced on a Hobie 33 called "Hot Stuff" and placed second in the regatta, I have the trophy right in front of and didn't even think about them, do you know if they got the location they wanted next to 17Th st. bridge?

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