Florida Powerboat Club Launches Safety Initiative
#92
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Agreed. But Key West FPC run compares to nothing else. 5-7 days of chaperone and Stu's staff 150 miles from their home taking care of the runners. Their accommodations, food,etc. must cost a fortune.
The choppers on each of the different days down and then the run to Boca Grande on Saturday with more aerial shots. What do you figure that must cost?
I believe we are fortunate to have it available.
Do I need Stu to get me to Key West? Not really since the kanook couldn't find Duck Key when I first met him. But do I applaud his success? 100%.
Hopefully he takes our fellow boaters from Miami to Islamorada and back this weekend. Most who enjoy the camaraderie and have no idea where they are going.
Forget the big number. Actual cost would be the membership divided by the number of events you do plus the event fee of $750 and 2 friends (which I have none) divided by 4 persons divided by 5 days. If you can't afford that you really should stay home.
Sorry for the rant but it is how he feeds his family and if we were privy to his P&L, I would bet the margins are slim.
The choppers on each of the different days down and then the run to Boca Grande on Saturday with more aerial shots. What do you figure that must cost?
I believe we are fortunate to have it available.
Do I need Stu to get me to Key West? Not really since the kanook couldn't find Duck Key when I first met him. But do I applaud his success? 100%.
Hopefully he takes our fellow boaters from Miami to Islamorada and back this weekend. Most who enjoy the camaraderie and have no idea where they are going.
Forget the big number. Actual cost would be the membership divided by the number of events you do plus the event fee of $750 and 2 friends (which I have none) divided by 4 persons divided by 5 days. If you can't afford that you really should stay home.
Sorry for the rant but it is how he feeds his family and if we were privy to his P&L, I would bet the margins are slim.
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Agreed. But Key West FPC run compares to nothing else. 5-7 days of chaperone and Stu's staff 150 miles from their home taking care of the runners. Their accommodations, food,etc. must cost a fortune.
The choppers on each of the different days down and then the run to Boca Grande on Saturday with more aerial shots. What do you figure that must cost?
I believe we are fortunate to have it available.
Do I need Stu to get me to Key West? Not really since the kanook couldn't find Duck Key when I first met him. But do I applaud his success? 100%.
Hopefully he takes our fellow boaters from Miami to Islamorada and back this weekend. Most who enjoy the camaraderie and have no idea where they are going.
Forget the big number. Actual cost would be the membership divided by the number of events you do plus the event fee of $750 and 2 friends (which I have none) divided by 4 persons divided by 5 days. If you can't afford that you really should stay home.
Sorry for the rant but it is how he feeds his family and if we were privy to his P&L, I would bet the margins are slim.
The choppers on each of the different days down and then the run to Boca Grande on Saturday with more aerial shots. What do you figure that must cost?
I believe we are fortunate to have it available.
Do I need Stu to get me to Key West? Not really since the kanook couldn't find Duck Key when I first met him. But do I applaud his success? 100%.
Hopefully he takes our fellow boaters from Miami to Islamorada and back this weekend. Most who enjoy the camaraderie and have no idea where they are going.
Forget the big number. Actual cost would be the membership divided by the number of events you do plus the event fee of $750 and 2 friends (which I have none) divided by 4 persons divided by 5 days. If you can't afford that you really should stay home.
Sorry for the rant but it is how he feeds his family and if we were privy to his P&L, I would bet the margins are slim.
Yeah.....Lake "whatever" can't compare to running in the ocean. JFC! Hello!!!!!!!!
#95
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Agreed. But Key West FPC run compares to nothing else. 5-7 days of chaperone and Stu's staff 150 miles from their home taking care of the runners. Their accommodations, food,etc. must cost a fortune.
The choppers on each of the different days down and then the run to Boca Grande on Saturday with more aerial shots. What do you figure that must cost?
I believe we are fortunate to have it available.
Do I need Stu to get me to Key West? Not really since the kanook couldn't find Duck Key when I first met him. But do I applaud his success? 100%.
Hopefully he takes our fellow boaters from Miami to Islamorada and back this weekend. Most who enjoy the camaraderie and have no idea where they are going.
Forget the big number. Actual cost would be the membership divided by the number of events you do plus the event fee of $750 and 2 friends (which I have none) divided by 4 persons divided by 5 days. If you can't afford that you really should stay home.
Sorry for the rant but it is how he feeds his family and if we were privy to his P&L, I would bet the margins are slim.
The choppers on each of the different days down and then the run to Boca Grande on Saturday with more aerial shots. What do you figure that must cost?
I believe we are fortunate to have it available.
Do I need Stu to get me to Key West? Not really since the kanook couldn't find Duck Key when I first met him. But do I applaud his success? 100%.
Hopefully he takes our fellow boaters from Miami to Islamorada and back this weekend. Most who enjoy the camaraderie and have no idea where they are going.
Forget the big number. Actual cost would be the membership divided by the number of events you do plus the event fee of $750 and 2 friends (which I have none) divided by 4 persons divided by 5 days. If you can't afford that you really should stay home.
Sorry for the rant but it is how he feeds his family and if we were privy to his P&L, I would bet the margins are slim.
#96
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Agreed. But Key West FPC run compares to nothing else. 5-7 days of chaperone and Stu's staff 150 miles from their home taking care of the runners. Their accommodations, food,etc. must cost a fortune.
The choppers on each of the different days down and then the run to Boca Grande on Saturday with more aerial shots. What do you figure that must cost?
I believe we are fortunate to have it available.
Do I need Stu to get me to Key West? Not really since the kanook couldn't find Duck Key when I first met him. But do I applaud his success? 100%.
Hopefully he takes our fellow boaters from Miami to Islamorada and back this weekend. Most who enjoy the camaraderie and have no idea where they are going.
Forget the big number. Actual cost would be the membership divided by the number of events you do plus the event fee of $750 and 2 friends (which I have none) divided by 4 persons divided by 5 days. If you can't afford that you really should stay home.
Sorry for the rant but it is how he feeds his family and if we were privy to his P&L, I would bet the margins are slim.
The choppers on each of the different days down and then the run to Boca Grande on Saturday with more aerial shots. What do you figure that must cost?
I believe we are fortunate to have it available.
Do I need Stu to get me to Key West? Not really since the kanook couldn't find Duck Key when I first met him. But do I applaud his success? 100%.
Hopefully he takes our fellow boaters from Miami to Islamorada and back this weekend. Most who enjoy the camaraderie and have no idea where they are going.
Forget the big number. Actual cost would be the membership divided by the number of events you do plus the event fee of $750 and 2 friends (which I have none) divided by 4 persons divided by 5 days. If you can't afford that you really should stay home.
Sorry for the rant but it is how he feeds his family and if we were privy to his P&L, I would bet the margins are slim.
Last edited by ACTIVESHACK; 02-20-2013 at 10:17 PM.
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Not so much those west coasters and their attitudes.