Where to watch the Key West race? How to get pit passes?
 

I'm a navy flight instructor and I'm planning to fly a student down to Key West in November for the world championship offshore race. I haven't seen a live race since I was 16, so I'm really excited about it, that was when Team Gentry and Popeye's were going at it.

Where's a good place to watch the race from? How do I get pit passes? The apba website doesn't have any spectator info.

Re: Where to watch the Key West race? How to get pit passes?
 

You can contact the SBI office in KW and I'm sure they can help you...
305 296-6166

Re: Where to watch the Key West race? How to get pit passes?
 

Zimm,

You mean you're conducting a cross-country training flight and will happen to be in KW the week of the race. :D

The Outer Mole at Truman Annex is the place to watch the race. You should be able to get passes at the gate, but I don't know at what price. Like Frank says, call the SBI office for details.

Stop in and see us if ya get a chance.

Your USAF brother,

Sean

Re: Where to watch the Key West race? How to get pit passes?
 

the correct navy term is Cross Country, DFW.
Dedicated fuel waste. :drink:

fly safe

Re: Where to watch the Key West race? How to get pit passes?
 

Since he is with the Navy, perhaps he can get a PBY-2 Catalina and watch the race along with the spectator fleet. :drink:

Just kiddin.. from an EX USAF man.

marc

Re: Where to watch the Key West race? How to get pit passes?
 

Thanks for the replies:

What's the "outer mole"? Is this the same Trumann annex that's part of the navy base? If so, I bet I can get a room there since the BOQ overflow is there.

Yes, cross country flight. We're not allowed to pick a destination where there is a "major sporting event". I'm going to enjoy the water and maybe catch a boat race.

Too bad I can't bring a PBY down there, just a little T-34 turbo-weeny.

Re: Where to watch the Key West race? How to get pit passes?
 

they have rentals via the housing office there and are usually pretty cheap,
the number is 305-293-5000, that's the number listed via mwr

Re: Where to watch the Key West race? How to get pit passes?
 

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