Input for V.I.P. Package for SUPERBOAT at KEY WEST
 

Ok ,My wife and I are going to the world championship races at Key West and would like some input from you guys as to purchase a couple of V.I.P. packages ------ Worth the money or are we beating a dead horse????
$510.63 for the week for two passes. thanks


Jim:drink::drink:

What do you get for $510.63?

three lunches each for a total of six.Soft drinks.
V.I.P. hospitality tent
and Race village, Pit area
concession and vendor area
All official cocktail parties.
Hospitality tent 50 feet from race course in Truman annex




JIM

unless you need to sit under a tent... i would pass you u can sit any where on the outer mole. jmo

I agree , just go to Fort Zach and watch from there , can't get any closer , it's perfect , they have a food stand or you could bring food. Bring chairs and drinks. The beach area is great for a snorkel , holds lots and lots of fish.

we've done it a couple times you do get a great view of the race. i'm not sure it's worth the $ but we didn't have to pay for ours.

There are great views of the race from lots of areas on the Mole and even better viewing and seating at the end of Duval. That 500 will buy lots of food and drink for the week. You can enter the pits any day for varying prices (I think $15) and after about 3 hours you will not need to go back in unless you want to watch the crane area. The cocktail parties are....not as well attended as you would expect.

I would say no way. Their are many good places to watch the race from, and parties all over, however, I have been to KW many times. If you have never been there before it is nice knowing that you're going to a certain place at a certain time instead of wondering around like an idiot. Their is something to be said for that. Anyway, it sounds a little steep, but at least you know you're dealing with people that have been there-done that. If you're a KW virgin, I would say go for it (I know I said no way earlier, but KW can be a little intimidating for a newbe- so I kinda reconsidered, well sort of-ish) Godspeed

Been there many times but never for the races........thanks for the input !! We may just change our mind and pay for someone's gas and beer once we get down there in trade for a ride ...............Jim




Would still like to hear from some other people !

I'ld say if you've never been before go for it. If you plan on going to race village several days especially for the races and you get fed you'll enjoy it.

X2. A bit of shade and easy access to cold beverages and food- in Key West? at the races? what's not to like? :drink::drink:

Ive watched from the end of Duval and from the outer mole and nothing beats the outer mole for watching the race :D If the weather is great, shade would be awesome :cool: SBI parties are held at some pretty cool venues and getting to talk to a few of the racers up close and personal is always an interesting time :drink:

Besides the races, make sure you hit the Conch Republic for the poker run boats, Ricks and the Tree Bar.... and pretty much any and every bar on Duval :evilb:

You mean the Conch farm and the racers tree!! can't wait!!

Hehe .... exactly! :drink:

We do race control from behind the VIP tent...........
On Sunday when it's very crowded, you get to sit under a tent instead of bleachers.......and instead of standing in a long line at a burger tent you have a top notch exclusive buffet. AND......private upscale porta potties.......:drink:
(which avoids another long line)
You are right on the water, so close to the course that you sometimes get sprayed from the boats going by......the boats are so close it's hard to take a picture.

Plan B would be to bring your own chairs, cooler, umbrella, and not mind hauling (walking) it all out to the mole area.

You do need VIP passes to get into Mel Fisher party and the awards and possibly Hard Rock, not sure what else.

Not trying to sell it, just my f.y.i. input
PD

Cheer up Ted........have you ever been to the Hard Rock Party? Body to body ............ it's great if you are in the mood for that.........:drink::kiss:

I am all cheered up Pat! I am coming to Key West this year :drink::drink::drink:

And I have not been to the HR party, I guess I will have to get a hookup so I can sample the festivities :lolhit::drink::drink:

look me up....I will be around every day