Can anyone answer why the Worrell 1000 site has such [email]sh@tty[/email] content? It has no daily race schedule, no locations for each leg, basically no news at all except for the list of teams. I would like to scoot over to Daytona or Jensen Beach to catch a leg if I can but can't even plan it out and it's only 2 weeks away! I think this is such an awesome event but continue to be amazed at the lack of major media coverage, especially with all of the "Reality TV" programming out there. This is real, exciting action that could raise our sport to levels only dreamed about. Imagine having 3-4 factory models competing yearly with limited corporate support. It would sure be nice to be watching Hobie, Inter, & Nacra ads on prime time TV promoting their models and their sailors, not to mention actually watching the live race coverage on TV. With all of the extra TVbandwidth out there, you'd think that they could at least set up a pay-per-view with a small crew for a reasonable cost. As the viewership increases, so could the amount and quality of the coverage.

Just my $.02

Sucks huh? If you can find last year's schedule on one of the teams' websites, the date for each leg this year is one day earlier; the day of the week is the same.



hope this helps

What a coincidence. I just checked in with this forum after cruising through some of this year's race participants' web sites, trying to find any current news about the race.



My first reaction to the coverage so far is that things are not so healthy in Worrell land. But, then again, I have to remember that the web space is a different place these days. A lot of folks have found the real bottom line of web development and many of the hopes and promises have evaporated (along with VC and advertising monies).



For events like the Worrell, the future may lie in the pro bono efforts of sailing enthusiasts who are willing to donate their time to providing coverage for the rest of us sitting in the armchairs during the event. Any links to homegrown sites covering the race will be appreciated.

Hi Folks -



Keep in mind what a large undertaking this event has been for organizers and teams - no matter how much planning and prep time it seems you have, a ton of last minute details pop up to occupy your time. The coverage will be there for you - just be patient - we're still a few days away. I've posted the hotel checkpoints and dates below from an e-mail I got some time ago - hope it helps in making your plans to catch the race at a beach near you. We'll get this info posted on the Tommy Bahama Sailing Team web site today or tomorrow for your convenience - www.TommyBsailing.com.



Enjoy the show!



START - "SOUTH BEACH" in MIAMI BEACH, FL

Holiday Inn South Beach (Wed to Sat - May 1-4)

800-356-6902 Reservations

305-779-3200 Main Phone

2201 Collins Avenue Starting Line

Miami Beach, FL 33139 (25 47.82' / 80 05.52'

Pre-Race: Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat - May 2/3/4/5

START ........... 3pm/Sun/May 5





CHECKPOINT 1 - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (22.7 mi)

Bahia Cabana Resort (SUN NIGHT, MAY 5)

800-323-2244 Reservations

954-524-1555 Main Phone

3001 Harbor Drive

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (26 06.55' / 80 06.35')

Arrive: 5 - 6 pm/Sun/May 5

Start .... 10 am/Mon/May 6





CHECKPOINT 2 - JENSEN BEACH, FL (80.7 mi)

Holiday Inn Oceanside (MON NIGHT, MAY 6)

800-992-4747 Reservations (within Florida)

561-225-3000 Main Phone

3793 Northeast Ocean Blvd (Hutchinson Island)

Jensen Beach, FL 34957 (27 14.70' / 80 11.50')

Arrive: 3 - 5 pm/Mon/May 6

Depart .... 10 am/Tue/May 7





CHECKPOINT 3 - COCOA BEACH, FL (79.0 mi)

Holiday Inn Oceanfront Resort (TUE NIGHT / MAY 7)

321-783-2271 Reservations

321-783-2271 Main Phone

1300 North Atlantic Avenue

Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (28 20.25' / 80 36.40')

Arrive: 3 - 5 pm/Tue/May 7

Depart . 10 am/Wed/May 8





CHECKPOINT 4 - DAYTONA BEACH, FL (68.9 mi)

Treasure Island Inn (WED NIGHT, MAY 8)

800-543-5070 Reservations

386-255-8371 Main Phone

2025 South Atlantic Avenue

Daytona Beach, FL 32118 (29 12.10' / 80 59.60')

Arrive: 3 - 6 pm/Wed/May 8

Depart ... 10 am/Thur/May 9





CHECKPOINT 5 - JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL (79.0 mi)

Comfort Inn Oceanfront (THUR NIGHT, MAY 9)

800-654-8776 Reservations

904-241-2311 Main Phone

1515 North First Street

Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (30 18.25' / 81 23.50')

Arrive: 4 - 6 pm/Thur/May 9

Depart ..... 10 am/Fri/May 10





CHECKPOINT 6 - TYBEE ISLAND, GA (121.3 mi)

Ocean Plaza Beach Resort (FRI NIGHT, MAY 10)

800-215-6370 Reservations

912-786-7777 Main Phone

Oceanfront at 15th Street (Post Office Box 158)

Tybee Island, GA 31328 (31 59.62' / 80 50.78')

Arrive: 6pm - 8pm/Fri/May 10

Depart ........ 6 pm/Sat/May 11 (Night Leg)





CHECKPOINT 7 - ISLE OF PALMS, SC (83.5 mi)

Seaside Inn (SAT NIGHT, MAY 11)

888-999-6516 Reservations

843-886-7000 Main Phone

1004 Ocean Boulevard

Isle of Palms, SC 29451 (32 47.08' / 79 47.25')

Arrive: 11 pm - 2 am/Sun Morning/May 12 (Night Leg)

Depart ........ 6 pm/Sun/May 12 (Night Leg)





CHECKPOINT 8 - MYRTLE BEACH, SC (86.3 mi)

Breakers Resort Hotel (SUN / MON NIGHTS, MAY 12-13)

888-501-8227 Reservations

843-444-4444 Main Phone

21st Ave North & Oceanfront

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (33 42.40' / 78 51.70')

Arrive: 12mid - 5 am/Mon Morn/May 13 (Night Leg)

Depart ...... 10 am/Tue/May 14





CHECKPOINT 9 - WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (80.0 mi)

Blockade Runner Beach Resort (TUE NIGHT, MAY 14)

800-541-1161 Reservations

910-256-2251 Main Phone

275 Waynick Boulevard

Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 (34 12.20' / 77 47.75')

Arrive: 3 - 6 pm/Tue/May 14

Depart .. 10 am/Wed/May 15





CHECKPOINT 10 - ATLANTIC BEACH, NC (67.1 mi)

Crystal Coast Inn (WED NIGHT, MAY 15)

800-733-7888 Reservations

252-726-2544 Main Phone

109 Salter Path Road (Post Office Box 280)

Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 (34 41.80' / 76 47.18')

Arrive: 2 - 5 pm/Wed/May 15

Depart ... 10 am/Thur/May 16





CHECKPOINT 11 - CAPE HATTERAS, NC (81.3 mi)

General Mitchell Motel (THUR NIGHT, MAY 16)

800-832-0139 Reservations

252-986-2444 Main Phone

Hatteras Village (Post Office Box 37)

Hatteras, NC 27943 (35 12.75' / 75 40.60')

Arrive: 3 - 6 pm/Thur/May 16

Depart .. . 10 am/Fri/May 17





CHECKPOINT 12 - KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC

(FRI NIGHT, MAY 17)

Ramada Inn Beachside

Arrive: 2 - 5 pm/Fri/May 17

Depart .. 10 am/Sat/May 18





FINISH - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (60.2 mi)

Holiday Inn Oceanside (SAT / SUN NIGHTS, MAY 18-19)

800-882-3224 Reservations

757-491-1500 Main Phone

21st & Atlantic Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (36 50.90' / 75 58.40')

FINISH: 3 - 6 pm/Sat/May 18

PI Sailing has a really good site for info. They will have almost real time updates. They have also posted a lot of info about their prep for the race.



www.pisailing.com

I'm confident that the coverage will be there during the race. ( In addition to the TommyBsailing site, Rick has promised some good stuff on this site, and PI Sailing have said that they will have all the latest news, along with others.)



I think what we're all looking for is the "pre-game" show. It's just that no one has figured out how to finance it or otherwise make it happen.

Thanks for the info guys. I did spend a lot of time at the Pi site last year too and I am sure Rick will be having some really good coverage as well. I realize how hard an undertaking like this is and we are lucky the race even exists at all. I just don't want to see something I think has the potential for greatness once again fall between the cracks.

Can't wait for the race!

Hey Lance,



You make several good points. I've had all the same thoughts you have about this.



Which is why I'm very excited to be a part of this year's Worrell 1000 coverage for this web site. Unfortunately, I won't be there for the full race, but will be there May 12-17. It should be a blast!! I can't wait to get down there.



Look for some great action video!



Sea ya,



Tim J.