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OSS today announced that beautiful Destin, Fla. will host the '06 OSS World Championships in November (whatever the dates are). Over 40 canopied offshore boats will roar into Destin for rough water racing, the most beautiful beaches in the world, and fans and merchants eager to welcome offshore racing to Destin.

Destin was originally slated to be the inaugural race of the '06 OSS season. But the long-term effects of last year's hurriane season continue to be keenly felt in the Florida Panhandle. Intensive clean-up efforts from Hurricane Katrina are still underway in Destin. These efforts include critical dredging in the area designated as the race course. After discussions with Alan Laird, a prominent Destin businessman, and the city of Destin, a mutual decision was reached whereby Destin agreed to a five year hosting agreement option with OSS that promises unprecedented purses and sponsorship opportunities for OSS and its owners.

Despite intensive negotiations with the Conch Republic to participate in the Key West Worlds in '06 no agreement could be reached. OSS moved forward with its planning and is delighted to add Destin to its schedule.

The first race of the '06 season will be Pickwick, TN May 6-7.

Watch for more exciting news from OSS very soon!

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Did you say a five year contract for the Worlds? Thanks for the honest up date. Missing the first race is not what we wanted but it sounds like it has turned out for the best by securing a 5 year Worlds location. Thank-you OSS board for your hard work.
MD

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Stan,
Glad to hear you got things woked out over here. Have you got a drawing that shows the course layout?
Oh yeah - - call me next time you come into town!!
I hope all is well with you and the family.

Alan

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Ditto, Come on Down and Join us in Crescent City for the OPA Kilos
April 3-8th

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IN STAN WE TRUST!




Dan

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Stan....thanks for the prompt update.....

We all know you can't just pick any dates you want....but if there is any change of the dates not conflicting with the SBI/ABPA Worlds it would be great to have the oppertunity to race both Worlds....and I'm sure I'm not just speaking for our team......

Thanks.....

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Scott..

Is there still going to be a boat parade in Crescent City with the KILOS????

Wii there be a formal announcement of the Kilos?? If its firm I will post on Scream and Fly..

I hope to see ya in St Cloud..

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Part of the point of having the race on the same weekends is to prove a point that KW isn't the ONLY game in town. OSS has tried since NOV to work a deal with KW to no avail. WE all want to race KW but if it costs OSS teams $10,000.00 each to qualify to race KW it is not worth it. Think about it ......for an OSS boat to race in KW they would have to register the boat for 06=$1,500.00 , 2 in boat crew=$600.00 , two non boat crew $300.00, 2 race entries $2,000.00 , 2 race fuel $1000. Two race expenses=$4,000.00 so thats an extra $8,400.00 before you get to Key West, THEN you have to re register everything in Key West for next season!!!! Those numbers are all on the low side too. I LOVE Key West I grew up there, but I understand whats going on here. The biggest loosers in this are the FANS of offshore racing that have to choose AGAIN...........

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It's most certainly not furthering the sport , but will hopefully make people take notice that things need to change for the boat counts to rise. For the most part everyone wants to see the sport grow. Sure would be nice to see you further the sport by buying a boat Mark.

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I'll make you a deal on a Phantom :drink:

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That would be a SVL battle, you should buy Shanes boat and go beat up on CANDY!

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Yes it would cost alot of $$$$ to do both but we as racers should have the opportunity if so desired to race both and not be put into the situation we have here :mad:

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The point is if we do BOTH things won't get any better!

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What won't get any better The races or the Towns?

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The towns are GREAT!!!!! Any town that welcomes offshore racing is awesome in my book. A bad boat race is better than a good day of work. I mean the SPORT in general could get better, if once a year we put our differences aside and raced "THE WORLDS" TOGETHER! History has shown that very few teams would do both anyway, I would doubt anymore than 5 boats would do both races.

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I've seen every race in Key Est since 1982 except ONE , I've gone to "THE OTHER WORLDS" when there have been other races, just stating facts. Times are changing I doubt you'll see alot of teams doing both. Mark you could set the precedent you buy buy a boat and do both.

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after talking with Bill Spotswood last year I know he thinks JC hung the moon so I can imagine that it hard to get any backing from the CR on your plight. However by having the OSS worlds on the same weekend you are pizzing off the fans. I know you are trying to make a point but unfortunately it does not get you any sympathy or give you brownie points with anyone outside of your own organization.

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I'm sure there are GOOD explanations WHY OSS and SBI/APBA can't come to an agreement and I'm sure those will be posted on SBI's site very soon. I for one would love to have everybody together, one big family reunion! But then I think about Business, in my business my brother is my partner along with my wife...if they say it's black and I say it's purple they know no matter what they say afterwards it's purple, I have the final say but I also listen and weigh everything out. I may not always be right but that's the way it is and I feel that's where the problem lies here. These are just my thoughts.

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Congrats OSS and good luck in Destin, most of all be safe and have a good time...

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WELL AND IN TOP OF THAT EVERY RACE TEAM THAT HAVE A SEFETY CREW HAVE TO PAY TOO, IN 2004 I ATEND A RACE IN KW,I WORK THE SAFETY OF 1 OF THE BOATS THEY MAKE US PAY $300(CASH , NO CHECK NO CREDIT CARD) X DIVER TO LET US FLIGHT THE RACE, WE ARE THERE TO LOOK FOR THE SAFETY OF THE RACERS,

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Actually he speaks spanish, so his english may not be so good.

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you got that wright, my English may not be good , but i;m not in the races to talk , i'm there to save peoples life , sometimes nice people and some time other well you know, but anyway i'm there for who ever need me, no mater what,rf

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Raul,

Your'e alway a great source of Safety information and guidance. Oh and a cool guy too. vthanks for all your help with tanks and scuba last season.

Can't wait for Puerto Rico!!!!!!!!!!!

Marc

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Raul,
Tell Pepe to come out and run the Puerto Rico race.Thank you for all your help last year on safety.

Your friend,
Krazy Kuban
Wil

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thank guys, i just love this sport i'm hook! wil i will tray to, say hi to lazaro for me, and i hope you guys have great season, as well of everybody else,if you guys need something give me a call,raul

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Raul,
You are "The man".We all consider you FAMILY.

Wil

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Your right Wil, he is The Man! Raul's helped us out on many an occasion and is appreciated for it.

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Raul,

Will you be at all the races again this year?

Marc

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yes i'm planing on it, our fist will be tn. so is been the longest 7 month ,raul ps: by the way that race is on my birthday :D :D :evilb: