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Gulf Coast relocated from Cali... | GT300 is still going strong. Much faster average conditions. I believe the slowest average speed for the slowest GT300 is still faster than the fastes overall speed for the fastest Tybee.
I am bummed that the Tybee is on hold or possibly dead. I absolutely loved that race. I hope Chuck puts it on again.
Lee
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Roanoke Island ,N.C. | As of last fall Chuck had alot of stuff going on in his life, that took priority over the race. That along with a downturn in recent attendance caused it's hibernation.
Does anyone else find it ironic that a few years ago the F-18 was going to be the future of the race and instead it turned out to be it's demise. Not many(there are a couple) of the F-18 folks seem to want to scratch their hulls(per Ricky) or go the distance. Also it seems even less of any type boat sailors are willing to make the time commitment.
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Roanoke Island ,N.C. | GT300 is still going strong. Much faster average conditions. I believe the slowest average speed for the slowest GT300 is still faster than the fastes overall speed for the fastest Tybee.
The extra 200 miles may have something to do with that. Salesman much?
"I said, now, I said ,pay attention boy!"
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If a man is to be obsessed by something.... I suppose a boat is as good as anything... perhaps a bit better than most.
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Gulf Coast relocated from Cali... | The extra 200 miles may have something to do with that. Salesman much?
Just pointing out that it's a bit more windy on average. Although shorter distance, it isn't any less challenging. Not selling, just like to see more out of state boats show up...maybe that is selling. I sincerely hope the Tybee starts back up, it's a great race that requires a lesser of a degree of commitment than the Worrell (which I haven't done).
Lee
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South Carolina | I too am very bummed - especially now that I live in FL.
I understand that Chuck has other priorities in life - and thats fair. There's also speculation (and always has been) that he wants to sell the race off.
The time commitment for the race itself isn't huge. Its a week and a day usually if you're within driving distance of the start or the finish. The real time commitment for us was always the planning and preparation. Literally devoting every free moment of your time from October to May just to do a race was a bit taxing - and I have to admit that I'm enjoying the extra week of vacation that I now get (even though I can't use it)
The race will return, but I think it needs to start in Key West and end in Jax just to mix it up a bit Or start Cocoa and end Wilmington, NC to give a little different flavor and make it a little more reachable for the northeast teams.
Jake Kohl
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South Carolina | Hey I like that !!! Drive to FL and sail home. Well..at least you are still watching! 
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Roanoke Island ,N.C. | I too am very bummed - especially now that I live in FL.
I understand that Chuck has other priorities in life - and thats fair. There's also speculation (and always has been) that he wants to sell the race off.
The time commitment for the race itself isn't huge. Its a week and a day usually if you're within driving distance of the start or the finish. The real time commitment for us was always the planning and preparation. Literally devoting every free moment of your time from October to May just to do a race was a bit taxing - and I have to admit that I'm enjoying the extra week of vacation that I now get (even though I can't use it)
The race will return, but I think it needs to start in Key West and end in Jax just to mix it up a bit Or start Cocoa and end Wilmington, NC to give a little different flavor and make it a little more reachable for the northeast teams. Instead of Wilmington, make it the Outer Banks ,and then you get to round Hatteras.That was one of the best parts of the Worrell. Now that the National Park Service has closed off most of a recreational area(Cape point) because of 2 frickin' birds, it's probably the only way you could get to see it up close from the water. Still close to home for you David.
"I said, now, I said ,pay attention boy!"
The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea
Isak Dinesen
If a man is to be obsessed by something.... I suppose a boat is as good as anything... perhaps a bit better than most.
E. B. White
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South Carolina | You're pretty much back to the OBX500 route then...not that there is anything wrong with that. Just make sure we finish on Sat. so I can spend Sunday driving home.
Jake Kohl
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Roanoke Island ,N.C. | Only 10 (5 teams) of us ever did the Outer Banks 500, so what difference would it make?
I can't "make sure you finish" anytime.That'd be entirely up to you.
"I said, now, I said ,pay attention boy!"
The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea
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If a man is to be obsessed by something.... I suppose a boat is as good as anything... perhaps a bit better than most.
E. B. White
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South Carolina | Only 10 (5 teams) of us ever did the Outer Banks 500, so what difference would it make? none.
I can't "make sure you finish" anytime.That'd be entirely up to you.
True.
Jake Kohl
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Northfield Mn | I can run it. The competitors shouldn't expect much more than me tooting a horn and yelling go and writing down what order they finish in though.
I'm boatless.
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Wilmington,NC | [quote=Undecided]I too am very bummed - especially now that I live in FL.
I understand that Chuck has other priorities in life - and thats fair. There's also speculation (and always has been) that he wants to sell the race off.
The time commitment for the race itself isn't huge. Its a week and a day usually if you're within driving distance of the start or the finish. The real time commitment for us was always the planning and preparation. Literally devoting every free moment of your time from October to May just to do a race was a bit taxing - and I have to admit that I'm enjoying the extra week of vacation that I now get (even though I can't use it)
Instead of Wilmington, make it the Outer Banks ,and then you get to round Hatteras.That was one of the best parts of the Worrell. Now that the National Park Service has closed off most of a recreational area(Cape point) because of 2 frickin' birds, it's probably the only way you could get to see it up close from the water. Still close to home for you David. Yea, but not as close as to yours | | | Re: Tybee 500
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Roanoke Island ,N.C. | I can run it. The competitors shouldn't expect much more than me tooting a horn and yelling go and writing down what order they finish in though. There's just a little more to "running it" than just that.
"I said, now, I said ,pay attention boy!"
The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea
Isak Dinesen
If a man is to be obsessed by something.... I suppose a boat is as good as anything... perhaps a bit better than most.
E. B. White
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Northfield Mn | I can run it. The competitors shouldn't expect much more than me tooting a horn and yelling go and writing down what order they finish in though. There's just a little more to "running it" than just that. True, I guess I could tell you when/where the start is, and where to finish. I don't know why you guys feel this needs to be some big ordeal. If three boats want to do it, pick a date and place to start, pick a place to finish, and just go at it.
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