S I B To Bimini Run
05-24-2008 | 05:44 AM
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Single engine 1963 Formula 233. Originally raced by a guy by the name of D. Aronow.
Remember, there are things out there like, how fast is the Gulfstream flowing north that day......if you get it wrong, prepare to have dinner in Freeport.
The Bahamas cannot be seen from a boat until you are there. They are vey low lying to the water level view that we will all share. (No helicopters allowed ahead of the race boats for navigation help)
Haggin, as Navigator, your job becomes the most important of all, the other guys are just along for the ride.
So below is the view of the boat I am racing in, that some of you will have on June 20th. The rest of the field will be enjoying the high life in Freeport or.....ok just say it....BERMUDA.
Seriously guys, you are going to just love open ocean racing, especially when you look around for 360 degrees and see nada and no one will know if you cut back on the throttles except your crew. That is the time when your real character inside comes out. The spirit of Don will be riding with every competitor out there.
Thank you so much for making this possible to honor one of the real pioneers in the sport we all love so much.
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05-24-2008 | 06:43 AM
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Great Post Top.
Hey TOP one other little secret,(This is not as easy as one may think). Those fancy GPS units and digital compass's are pretty much worthless at the speed the big boats can run. You'll be chasing yourself in circles reading #'s. Trust me ... you should hear the tape of Scotty wearing me out on the Long Beach Rum Run . Funny
Hint. The "old guys" party the night before should provide you with the navigation tools (tricks) that will get you there and back) hopefully
just ask the right questions...The more cocktails you buy them ...the more secrets you get
M
Hey TOP one other little secret,(This is not as easy as one may think). Those fancy GPS units and digital compass's are pretty much worthless at the speed the big boats can run. You'll be chasing yourself in circles reading #'s. Trust me ... you should hear the tape of Scotty wearing me out on the Long Beach Rum Run . Funny
Hint. The "old guys" party the night before should provide you with the navigation tools (tricks) that will get you there and back) hopefully
just ask the right questions...The more cocktails you buy them ...the more secrets you get M
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05-24-2008 | 09:15 AM
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The party is planned for Friday night...AFTERthe race is over.....you can still buy the drinks though !
05-24-2008 | 02:25 PM
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My Navigational skill's.....................
Fair warning.........After looking over the proposed assembled field, and reading all the bravado, I must say honestly that I still feel that my boat will win.
Single engine 1963 Formula 233. Originally raced by a guy by the name of D. Aronow.
Remember, there are things out there like, how fast is the Gulfstream flowing north that day......if you get it wrong, prepare to have dinner in Freeport.
The Bahamas cannot be seen from a boat until you are there. They are vey low lying to the water level view that we will all share. (No helicopters allowed ahead of the race boats for navigation help)
Haggin, as Navigator, your job becomes the most important of all, the other guys are just along for the ride.
So below is the view of the boat I am racing in, that some of you will have on June 20th. The rest of the field will be enjoying the high life in Freeport or.....ok just say it....BERMUDA.
Seriously guys, you are going to just love open ocean racing, especially when you look around for 360 degrees and see nada and no one will know if you cut back on the throttles except your crew. That is the time when your real character inside comes out. The spirit of Don will be riding with every competitor out there.
Thank you so much for making this possible to honor one of the real pioneers in the sport we all love so much.
Single engine 1963 Formula 233. Originally raced by a guy by the name of D. Aronow.
Remember, there are things out there like, how fast is the Gulfstream flowing north that day......if you get it wrong, prepare to have dinner in Freeport.
The Bahamas cannot be seen from a boat until you are there. They are vey low lying to the water level view that we will all share. (No helicopters allowed ahead of the race boats for navigation help)
Haggin, as Navigator, your job becomes the most important of all, the other guys are just along for the ride.
So below is the view of the boat I am racing in, that some of you will have on June 20th. The rest of the field will be enjoying the high life in Freeport or.....ok just say it....BERMUDA.
Seriously guys, you are going to just love open ocean racing, especially when you look around for 360 degrees and see nada and no one will know if you cut back on the throttles except your crew. That is the time when your real character inside comes out. The spirit of Don will be riding with every competitor out there.
Thank you so much for making this possible to honor one of the real pioneers in the sport we all love so much.
With My Navigational Skill's................
Everone following WAZZUP, better bring their passport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God only know's where we will end up?????
Freeport, don't we get point's for getting there and holding down the bar for 24 hour's, right?
I'l bring the American Express Black, just in case we all end up there!!!
It will be one hell of a good time, no matter where we end up!!!
Love,
Haggen
05-24-2008 | 05:57 PM
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Gent's,
With My Navigational Skill's................
Everone following WAZZUP, better bring their passport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God only know's where we will end up?????
Freeport, don't we get point's for getting there and holding down the bar for 24 hour's, right?
I'l bring the American Express Black, just in case we all end up there!!!
It will be one hell of a good time, no matter where we end up!!!
Love,
Haggen
With My Navigational Skill's................
Everone following WAZZUP, better bring their passport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God only know's where we will end up?????
Freeport, don't we get point's for getting there and holding down the bar for 24 hour's, right?
I'l bring the American Express Black, just in case we all end up there!!!
It will be one hell of a good time, no matter where we end up!!!
Love,
Haggen
A world renowned offshore race "the Don Aronow Classic" Turned into an all night party when all the racers passed on the return leg. The leader John Haggin navigating the Wazzup boat directed the fleet to Bimini where the teams partied "like rockstars" at the Bar at the End of the World where most had stapled their underwear to the ceiling they finished the party at the Big Game Club watching the sun came up. None of the boats occupants had their passports and the US Immigration Service is in investigating what laws may have been broken. Last reports are Baron von Swartz and John Ban Ali Haggin were seen commandeering a Chalks Airlines seaplane in search of more RED Stripe beer.
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05-24-2008 | 06:06 PM
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" Offshore Race Turns into Island Bash"
A world renowned offshore race "the Don Aronow Classic" Turned into an all night party when all the racers passed on the return leg. The leader John Haggin navigating the Wazzup boat directed the fleet to Bimini where the teams partied "like rockstars" at the Bar at the End of the World where most had stapled their underwear to the ceiling they finished the party at the Big Game Club watching the sun came up. None of the boats occupants had their passports and the US Immigration Service is in investigating what laws may have been broken. Last reports are Baron von Swartz and John Ban Ali Haggin were seen commandeering a Chalks Airlines seaplane to go "Iland hopping.
A world renowned offshore race "the Don Aronow Classic" Turned into an all night party when all the racers passed on the return leg. The leader John Haggin navigating the Wazzup boat directed the fleet to Bimini where the teams partied "like rockstars" at the Bar at the End of the World where most had stapled their underwear to the ceiling they finished the party at the Big Game Club watching the sun came up. None of the boats occupants had their passports and the US Immigration Service is in investigating what laws may have been broken. Last reports are Baron von Swartz and John Ban Ali Haggin were seen commandeering a Chalks Airlines seaplane to go "Iland hopping.
05-24-2008 | 11:30 PM
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" Offshore Race Turns into Island Bash"
A world renowned offshore race "the Don Aronow Classic" Turned into an all night party when all the racers passed on the return leg. The leader John Haggin navigating the Wazzup boat directed the fleet to Bimini where the teams partied "like rockstars" at the Bar at the End of the World where most had stapled their underwear to the ceiling they finished the party at the Big Game Club watching the sun came up. None of the boats occupants had their passports and the US Immigration Service is in investigating what laws may have been broken. Last reports are Baron von Swartz and John Ban Ali Haggin were seen commandeering a Chalks Airlines seaplane in search of more RED Stripe beer.
A world renowned offshore race "the Don Aronow Classic" Turned into an all night party when all the racers passed on the return leg. The leader John Haggin navigating the Wazzup boat directed the fleet to Bimini where the teams partied "like rockstars" at the Bar at the End of the World where most had stapled their underwear to the ceiling they finished the party at the Big Game Club watching the sun came up. None of the boats occupants had their passports and the US Immigration Service is in investigating what laws may have been broken. Last reports are Baron von Swartz and John Ban Ali Haggin were seen commandeering a Chalks Airlines seaplane in search of more RED Stripe beer.
Then I'm gonna tell all dem old dudes to BACK IT THE PHUCK UP ! cuz the garbageman is here to go honor that badass mr A and win that race
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05-25-2008 | 05:17 PM
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Rockstar ur gettin soft cuz that was weak ! I'm gonna staple ur underwear to the ceiling while ur in it & then leave with ur girl.
Then I'm gonna tell all dem old dudes to BACK IT THE PHUCK UP ! cuz the garbageman is here to go honor that badass mr A and win that race
Then I'm gonna tell all dem old dudes to BACK IT THE PHUCK UP ! cuz the garbageman is here to go honor that badass mr A and win that race
Oscar the Grouch .... Now all you have to do is back all that smack talk up?
