The Key Largo Steeplechase will be staged out of Gilbert's this year. Boats will be launching there and finishing there.

Room rates are very reasonable -- $59 for second floor and $69 for first floor. Launching is free if you are staying there. I am hoping most of you will be staying there both Friday and Saturday nights, because this will make the motel happy.

If you are local or not staying there for some reason, the launching fee is their standard $20.If you want to launch someplace else, that's up to you.

I have talked to Reinhard, the owner of the resort, and he is familiar with the regatta and will be expecting the boats. HOWEVER, my advice is to just make your room reservation and not ask any questions of the reservationist. It always results in complications!!