I don't know how many wil dig down the forum to find this but I have tried to come up with Pros and Cons for two formats of the HB replacement race. Ther is still some possibility of keeping it Islamorada to Key West, but we need to understand all aspects. So here are the pros and cons I see. Hopefully most can dig thru this and get to this page. Let me know what those who expect to race want. I can go either way.

Pros and Cons HB replacement on 19 April, following MKL
Or stay on original dates: 25 – 26 April

Venue 1: Race from Black Water sound to Chan 5 then up ocean side to Islander Resort

Pros
A continuing race the following day
Stay on bay side for o-night, do not have to de-rig boat
Run down to Chan 5 and return to Islander, doable
Sailors get two races in one weekend
Caribbean Club, do-able, may be right answer, no trailers needed there.
May expand race to more boats
Three weeks before Tybee
Cons
Trailers must be moved by ground crew
Long race on 2nd day
Where to stop
Gilberts unknown support after Brooke left Marley’s
May not be do-able; definitely will not be permanent answer for the new race
Race length for this version is about 44 miles, vs 90 miles; Really reduces the significance of this race
Time factor, must be coordinated with MKL organizers
Caribbean Club, Access? Cost? Boat safety?? Race must go through mangrove islands (two sets) immediately after start
Three weeks before Tybee
Hotel at other than boat location

Venue 2: Start at Islander on 25 April, down to Marathon, stay or have lunch and return to Islander Resort (Boats mat be left at Islander Resort until Tybee. Tybee will start at Islander this year.)

Pros
One stop for trailers, ground crews un-necessary, (two sailors and go)
Good distance race to check out boats (approx 90 miles)
Race reasonably safe for medium skilled sailors, by staying in Hawks Cannel
Hotel at boat area, may have arrangements to have rigged boats pulled thru at Snake Creek bridge
Two Weeks before Tybee
Cons
Must breakdown boats and wait a week to race, makes two weekends necessary
Shorter race 44 miles in one day vs 90 miles in one or two days.
Two Weeks before Tybee