To race site:
From I-95 south from Georgia or north from Daytona Beach: Take FL 207 west 20 miles to US 17, go right on 17 (17 becomes Reid St.) 2 miles and * over bridge to 2nd Street, turn left. Go 3 blocks to Laurel Street, turn left, go half a block, then left into park.
From I-75 going north OR south: Take FL 26 east thru Gainesville to FL 20 & go east about 50 miles to FL 17 (Reid St.) in Palatka, turn right on 2nd Street, go 3 blocks to Laurel St. and turn left, go half a block to left into park.
I-4 going east from Orlando: Take exit 114 (Hwy. 472) to DeLand, go 4 miles to FL 17/92 where you peel off of 472. Follow 17/92 thru DeLand and FL 17 north to Palatka and follow from * above.
HQ: QUALITY INN - On 17 across road from park - $80/night `boat race` rate. 386-328-3481
.5 mile east: BEST WESTERN - on east side of bridge - $110/night, includes hot breakfast. 386-325-7800
1.5 miles west on Rt. 17 - BUDGET INN - $60/night `boat race` rate. 386-328-1533
COMPETITION: NOT approved for records..
APPROX. 1 MILE COURSE - OPC: SST 60, SST 120, MOD U, SUPER SPORT
APPROX. 3/4 MILE COURSE - OPC: SST 45 and SUPERLIGHT TUNNEL
Water Rescue and Recovery Team, Inc. - Bill Frodl, President
* * * S P E C I A L B U L L E T I N 1/31/07 * * *
THIS IS TO OFFICIALLY CHANGE THE RACING SCHEDULE OF THIS EVENT AS FOLLOWS:
ADD: SOUTHEAST DIVISIONALS - 5 OPC CLASSES LISTED - ON SATURDAY, 2/24.
REMOVE: Southeast Divisionals - Superlight Tunnel (All classes)
(This event is `NOT` Divisionals for SLT, but two (2) separate days of racing with points being awarded each day.)
- THE CLASSES LISTED BELOW ARE TO RUN (2) QUALIFYING HEATS ON SATURDAY, 2/24, AND (1) LONGER HEAT
ON SUNDAY, 2/25.
- IF ANY OPC CLASSES ARE `WEATHERED` OUT ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY'S RACE OF SUCH CLASS WILL BE
DESIGNATED AS `DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS`.
Friday, 2/23 - INSURED TESTING (See below)
Personalized plaques - 3 places each class.
Tow money if 5 or more boats in class, if possible - from ads in program. Call Baker if you want to buy an ad.
By mail, please: send APBA entry blank with short personal and racing bio of driver and one any-size photo of boat - for possible inclusion in printed program to: Jan Baker, 2390 S. Hwy. 17, Crescent City, FL 32112.
All entries received with bio & photo by Feb. 10 will go into drawing for free motel room.
ALL registrations taken in order of receipt for local sponsors of $100 to driver in exhange for displaying 2 decals.
On-site registration at club trailer in the park:
Thursday, 2/22 - 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, 2/23 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 2/24 - 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, 2/25 - 9 to 10 a.m.
Pick up schedule:
Friday at registration - Saturday at club trailer - 11 a.m. - Sunday at amphitheater - 11 a.m.
SLT - $60 per class, OPC - $100 per class, whether Saturday or Sunday or combined Saturday & Sunday.
Jan Baker 2390 S. Hwy. 17 Crescent City FL 32112
Phone: 386-698-3938 - Fax: 386-698-3939 - E-mail: ronbakersr@hotmail.com
Race Director (1193) SHAUN TORRENTE, 2507 SE 22ND PL, CAPE CORAL, FL
Referee (51320) LINDA ELDREDGE, 336 PRIDGEON, LAKELAND, FL
NOTES:
- Friday: Capsule Training - 9:00 a.m. to noon - $25 each - HEATED INDOOR pool.
- Friday: Insured Testing until 4 p.m. - $50 fee for Friday Testing to help pay ambulance, rescue, and manatee observers.
- FUEL of the day is at local Citgo station. Must bring your own if you need over 93 octane.
This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA
An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.