Key west races
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I'm sure Matt/Jason will report on the status of both Key West and Clearwater after allowing a bit more time for the full impacts of the storm to be evaluated. I've got flights/rooms booked for both events so I too am waiting patiently for word on the upcoming races. However, I am far more concerned for the well being of those affected by the storm.
Clearwater will be a go for sure. We did ok over here and actually they have really started to market it this week. Plan clearwater to be ok and as usual
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By far the best hotel on the beach with unblocked waterfront view of the sunset at their tiki bar, you will love it!
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Thanks. Spent last Thanksgiving there. Agree on the tiki bar view!
#25
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Another thought..
Looking at the current disaster as it exists, ( lack of fuel, food , water, housing, electric, food, workers, and ect) it is going to be a long stretch to think that it is even humanly possible to host such an event in 7 week.
There are many people, (that lived in the Keys), that have lost everything in there lives. They need substantial amount of time, and support to rebuild there lives before anyone can expect them to care about a group of powerboaters, coming to there community for events
The infrastructure , community medical support, hospital staff, and general services need to be established to support the locals before any island guests.
Maybe the "true champions" in boating, will be the ones that make the donations and sacrifices to help the families in need to rebuild there lives.
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It will be a while before there is some semblance of order there it's absolutely devastating from the pictures that I've seen, there is so much work to be done and rebuilding of property and their way of lives
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Maybe the "true champions" in boating, will be the ones that make the donations and sacrifices to help the families in need to rebuild there lives.
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A girl I went to HS with moved to the keys a few years ago but evacuated back here before the storm. She's heading back this weekend and has been asking for donations to take back. Water was one of them.......I bought a whole pallet they are loading on a trailer someone lent them for the trip.
BTW: I've never been to KW and this summer was thinking this might be the year I finally make it down there (maybe not now )