I always thought that place was called the Tipsy Seagull, no seriously is it the same place, I might want to participate.

Dean

Same owners, seagull only open in the summer. I'll be towing a 42' fountain through the area tomorrow morning to make sure teams can get through the marina easy enough.

Take this with a grain of salt, Im just a stupid racer... Posts like this and use of the word "conditional approval" really dont give a racer a fuzzy warm feeling about coming... We understand this is a first time site with first time promoters, however, there are just some things that the racers dont need to know. Now meetings and asking for volunteer boats, stuff like that is totally normal to post(just not the topic of the meetings) On the other stuff I am sure you got the checklist from the organization and as long as you fill that out and abide by it, everything will fall in place smoothly.

I am not attacking anyone and only wish you guys the best of success, just a little friendly advice, as I said take it with a grain of salt

I agree with you, but I also did offer to help, and one concern right now is getting rigs through the city streets and the marina. Better to have it sorted out now than panic later if everything goes through

[QUOTE=F1-00 Racing;4285267]Take this with a grain of salt, Im just a stupid racer... Posts like this and use of the word "conditional approval" really dont give a racer a fuzzy warm feeling about coming... We understand this is a first time site with first time promoters, however, there are just some things that the racers dont need to know. Now meetings and asking for volunteer boats, stuff like that is totally normal to post(just not the topic of the meetings) On the other stuff I am sure you got the checklist from the organization and as long as you fill that out and abide by it, everything will fall in place smoothly.

I am not attacking anyone and only wish you guys the best of success, just a little friendly advice, as I said take it with a grain of salt[/Q

The coastguard will not give final approval until approximatly one month before any event. Last year America's Cup Trials, in Newport, did not get final approval until one month before the event. As far as getting to Borden Light Marina, there are major roads that will get you there. The Tipsy Seagull is on a barge and is only open in warm weather. The Tipsy Toboggan s just off the road, about 400 yards, before the marina.

That's a very real concern. That area and even the marina is a nightmare to navigate, especially for newbies to the area and for those with larger boats. The problem is amplified by people randomly parking there stuff and leaving it. Random road construction in the area only makes things worse.

The poker run has been growing to what's now a big event and Mike has done a good job of making sure everything goes as smooth as it can, and for the most part the congestion hasn't been too much of an issue. With that said, it's important to remember that most of the folks that do the poker run are somewhat from the area. For this event, racers will likely be coming from hundreds and thousands of miles away. The guy pulling a big oversized cat will be in for real surprise when he shows up, that's for sure, lol! Yes, there are some big boats that do the PR, but these guys know the area and the drill to pull it off.

Regardless, I'm really hopeful this race comes to fruition!

This group is passionate about their about their boating and I'm sure will go above and beyond to ensure the event is successful. Racing in the shadow of the USS Massachusetts would be a humbling experience and great annual event.
I wish you luck and success.

Where will the boats be unloading ?
Class 8 tractor with 40-50' boat is not going to have it easy in the marina

It can be done, and notes will be taken as to what to do to make it easier. Honestly I think the cats should go to the state ramp about 1 mile up River but 10 times easier to get to. We're going through a major highway rebuild right through this part of the city. Racers will have to follow travel directions passed around by the organizers to the t. DO NOT FOLLOW GPS WITH ANYTHING BIGGER THAN 24' in tow

I can't speak for all the teams on the circuit, but all the teams I have talked with about this event are pumped! It will be a great turnout. I don't see why any one or race team would have anything but positive things to say about all the hard work the promoters and organizers are putting into this. We're looking forward to spanking Perdition on their home turf