Sarasota: Who's staying at the Hyatt?
 

Just reserved my room, water View.
Anyone else?

We're psyched for the races. Can't wait.

See you all there! :cool: :)

Baja- we are staying at the Howard Johnson- if you see us- stop by- it's the only Purple Factory 1 Boat- you can't miss us...

Re: Sarasota: Who's staying at the Hyatt?
 

I love that hotel.......damn, I wish I could be there......:(

We will be there and at the AmericanInn.

OA, I can pick out your boat a mile away. See ya! :)

Risk, too bad you can't make it. Maybe next time.

You better bring the boat Nick, is the Hyatt on the water????

Of course. Nice docks, too! :D

Me!Nick Last 1 to the boat house buys.










I can't wait that long:crazy:

See ya there, Doug. It's been a while!

Deb and I will be there Sat. nite, the 23rd. Would like to meet some of the OSO people. Cell # is 941-544-1375

That's what it's all about...All, wear your OSO gear.

Hey Nick
We're stayin there too..be up fri nite after work. See ya there.

Dan

Hey Dan B.staying at the Holiday across from airport.Bringing a second boat up to watch the race from,and holiday had the dock i needed for a couple days.Will be in the hyatt bar fri. night, see you then.MEL TEAM VIXEN

We will be staying there the following weekend for the Opba poker run. We still haven't decided whether to take the boat down to the races or go by truck.

Cuda, bring the boat....It's a friggin boat race, not a truck race. Besides, I want to see your 302.

DanB, look forward to seeing you again.

Cuda,
I should have known better with the Hyatt, since it is the host hotel and the wet slips will be located there, they have no slips available...So, it may look like we'll be trucking it.

HELP! Does anyone know of any slips available in Sarasota for the race weekend?????

I can still cancel and change hotels without any hassle.

Try "Marina Jacks" it's walking distance from the Hyatt

Nick when are you gonna break down and buy a trailer??????????

Baja Daze, as of yesterday morning, Marina Jacks did have a couple of slips left. Don't know the situation now though. The dockmaster's # is 941-955-9488. Hope this helps....Outlaw

Is the dry pits in the same place as always, and did they change location of race cource?????

What's up Mike?
Trailer...phuh...I'm too damn lazy for a darn trailer. For the one time a year I might use it, it would co to crap quick.

Check out: http://www.sarasotaoffshoreshowdown.com/races.htm

Thanks for the tips, guys. I'll look into it! :cool:

Nick, you can check the Holiday Inn. They have a nice marina there.

Thanks Cuda. They do have a nice marina and still have availability, but it's pretty far north of all the "happenings."

It's a last resort, I guess.

What a PITA! :D I hate making arrangements. Too bad I can't make this a business trip.

You mean it's not a business trip?? That's strange, mine is. Oh yeah, remind me to discuss business with you. It makes my accountant happy.;)

I'll be at the Hyatt, see you all there. Mel and DanB
Look foward to seeing you guys again and meeting everyone else

Is the convention center nex to the public ramp?

Nick, any luck in finding a slip? I just made our reservations at the Hyatt also.

Cuda,

Yep, I just reserved a slip at Marina Jack's.
www.marinajacks.com

Thanks Doug!!

It's 1.75 a foot per day. They say it's about 1/4 mile from the Hyatt, but Mapquest says 0.78 miles.

Cuda, Baja Daze, anyone!! :fish: :fish: :fish:



Why don't you be a Sweep boat or a Turn Boat?? Best seat ever!! :eureka:

Kitten,
I've mulled that over many times, I'm just afraid to make any kind of commitment like that in advance. With the weather and my schedule being such unknowns, I wouldn't want to let anyone down last minute. I'm sure it's the best seat in the house. :)

Cuda, did you find a slip?

Mike, where are you staying?

The race course is basically the southern half of the Offshore Grand Prix course. It runs from North Siesta Beach to Point of Rocks. The course is listed on the website: www.sarasotaoffshoreshowdown.com
From Marina Jacks to all of the "happenings" ten minute walk at most. 7 minutes to the Hyatt, three more to the dry pits (Van Weasle (snicker) parking lots where it's all set up.

Nick, I just took a ride down there to check it out for myself. Marina Jacks is a big, nice marina. I don't know about you, but for me that's a cab ride, especially carrying luggage in the August heat. It's about three quarters of a mile.

Hey Mel...Scott...

See you all fri nite...been a while..I'm going thru withdrawals

Dan
F1-83 Screamin Eagle

It's right between the ramp and the Hyatt.

Cuda - Cab Ride
 

Yep...That's what I gathered from Mapquest.
I'll be cabbin' it. It's a nice leisurely walk, I'm sure.....but not with bags and stuff.

Thanks for checking it out. So, you got a slip there?

Nick Pull into the "Boathouse" and unload.What day will you arrive?

Doug, We'll be arriving Saturday morning by boat. We may sneak down there Fri night for a little sightseeing, I don't know yet.

if you can get there early ,you may be able to unload at the Hyatt.