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Greetings – All Old and New Boat Racers, Families, Friends and Associates. For the benefit of those that have never attended OFF, I would like to take this opportunity to give you a short history and synopsis of just what it is all about. Best Regards - Steve Sirois
OFF 2009
Three years ago in 2008, Brownie (Allen Brown) put on a party in conjunction with an offshore race. He aptly named it “Legends Of Offshore”. As one might expect, anything done by the “Legend” himself, it was a great gathering of old boat racers. Many old friendship were renewed and many new ones established. As well, great quantities of adult beverages were consumed, many old stories (and lies) were told, and broad ear to ear smiles prevailed. I reconnected with an old Lake X acquaintance in the name of Jim Hauser. Jim had worked at Lake X in the 1960’s and, after a stint of toting a rifle through the jungles of Viet Nam, he returned to the employ of Kiekhaefer Mercury Marine for many years. Later he had moved to the Jupiter Florida area where he was a successful yacht broker. Having recently semi-retired, a few months after Brownies “Legends” party Jim called me to discuss the possibility of throwing another gathering of similar nature. We decided that since the event would be in conjunction with an Offshore Super Series race (AKA OSS) that we should choose an appropriate name for our event that neatly coincided the OSS race. Somehow we arrived at the acronym “OFF” since it rhymed with OSS. Don’t ask me how that happened…..I don’t have the slightest recollection. Never the less, we decided that it had a nice ring to it and pressed onward. Next we had to figure what the heck the acronym “OFF” stood for. We jokingly threw all sorts of suggestions around until Jim said, “How about Old Farts Forever?”. Now, he may try to blame that one on me. Quite frankly, I not sure which of us came up with it. But due to our ever increasing age and the fun factor, we agreed, “Why not”. Thus was born “Old Farts Forever” or “OFF”. We discussed the possibility that a some might find the name mildly offensive and, in that regard, we were correct. I think that we probably operated under the premise that, as one gets older, one has a bit more freedom to say things that might not be prudent at a younger age. The idea being that people think that, due to our advanced age, we might have lost a few marbles, and therefore forgive our lack of proper etiquette. Predictably, when we threw this whole thing out there on a few boat racing forums, some did offer their objections to the name. And then came the “Legend” himself. Brownie stated clearly and forcefully, in a forum, “I’m an Old Fart, and proud of it!”. That sealed the deal and established our motto of “Old Farts Forever And Proud Of It”. However, two years hence, we have attracted much family participation in the event, and responded to that fact by stating that we shall now simply call it “OFF”. People can attach whatever words they wish to that acronym. Some may be more family friendly and/or politically correct than “Old Farts Forever”, while some may be considerably more ribald. It really doesn’t matter since it is the nature of the event itself that has become important.
Now that I have gotten how this thing was born out of the way, let me proceed to what happened next. Jim and I started our preparations for OFF2009 approximately 10 months prior to the October event. Jim worked tirelessly pounding the pavement in the Jupiter area to line up event venues, hotels, etc.. He adroitly managed to fly under the radar of the local government officials in regards to permits, fees and other such minutiae. I launched myself into several internet boat racing forums to publicize the event. Over the intervening months, with the fantastic support of many forum participants, we gathered a lot of steam and notoriety. We established the basic nature of the event as follows: A gathering of old boat racers and their associates from “Back In The Day” to socialize and have a little fun. All events will be very informal. There are no registration fees and no fees to attend any of the scheduled events. All costs (lodging, food, drinks, entertainment, golf, fishing, etc.) will be the responsibility of each individual. This concept will allow OFF to go ON, regardless of the economy. Immediately, the old boat racers, as well as many newer ones, started coming out of the woodwork and momentum began to build. Some offered to bring boats to put on display and actually run if we could arrange for an in water event. Jim pursued the in water event, and was headed for success when we ran afoul of the “rights” of the Florida manatee to not be disturbed by those nasty boaters. Jim arranged for a public street party at Abacoa, with boats on display, while the old racers gathered in the adjacent JJ Muggs Restaurant. Geico/AMF Racing offered to have an open house at their race shop, and a final gathering was arranged at Brix Italian Fishery Restaurant. Somewhere along the way, Charlie Wolff graciously offered to perform an aerial salute to all of the old boat racers that had “crossed that final finish line”. We had decided early on that we would operate with no budget and, in the end, determined that we had spent a total of $14 on paper name tags. As October approached and the intensity level increased, we had arranged to get together with a very few “helpers” at the Brix Italian Fishery on Thursday evening to discuss and plan for the next two day’s events. To our surprise, 20 plus people turned up at Brix. We did a little planning, a bit of drinking, a lot of socializing, a lot of story-telling, and tons of laughing. The following events themselves were more fun than we could have possibly imagined. I will not even try to describe them in this epistle.
You can follow this link which will take you to page #7 of a forum thread which begins to describe the afterglow
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...Oct-2009/page7
If you go to Page #1 of that thread, you can follow the build up to the event.
OFF 2010
AND THEN…we moved on to OFF2010. We employed the same formula that had been so successful the previous year and added three new events. We made the Thursday evening event part of the open program. For that event, we gathered at the Sugarcane Bistro Restaurant for the kickoff and much frivolity. Also, Katy Jones Steiger, Don Winer and Chuck Woodruff did in depth interviews of old racers to be saved for posterity. Those interviews will be available in a future website that Katy is working on. Additionally we added a Sunday morning wrapup forum to discuss our future. During OFF2009, we had connected with the amazingly affable Cadillac McDaniel. He expressed a desire to join the team. His presence was like a quadruple dose of caffeine. He woke us up to the potential to create a quantum leap on-the-water event. AND HE DELIVERED!!!!! Cadillac has a country casual property on the Okeechobee Waterway that he has aptly named “BYBLOS”. At great effort, he arranged what many feel is the signature event of OFF. There was a magnificent gathering of boat racers, family, associates and friends at BYBLOS as a fleet of very impressive boats were on display and performed fly-bys to the delight of the crowd. Cadillac and his staff meticulously provided for all of the necessities and wants of those in attendance. Also our attention was directed to the sky as Charlie Wolff once again performed his aerial salute followed by an impressive aerobatic demonstration.
You can follow this link which will take you to page #12 of a forum thread which begins to describe the afterglow of Off2010
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...FF)2010/page12
So… Where do we go from there. Well, OFF2011 is now on the schedule for 20-23 October 2011.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE!!!
Also, and this is a very important part, we cordially invite other boat racing organizations to become associated with OFF with the following understanding: OFF is not a formal organization or club. We are not commercial in nature. However, we have no objection to organizations, clubs or commercial enterprises associating with us. We only ask that you honor the fact that OFF is only an EVENT that is designed and carried out for the previously stated purposes.
We truly hope to see you at OFF2011 during 20-23 October 2011.
Our Very Best Regards – Cadillac McDaniel, Jim Hauser, Steve Sirois
OFF 2009
Three years ago in 2008, Brownie (Allen Brown) put on a party in conjunction with an offshore race. He aptly named it “Legends Of Offshore”. As one might expect, anything done by the “Legend” himself, it was a great gathering of old boat racers. Many old friendship were renewed and many new ones established. As well, great quantities of adult beverages were consumed, many old stories (and lies) were told, and broad ear to ear smiles prevailed. I reconnected with an old Lake X acquaintance in the name of Jim Hauser. Jim had worked at Lake X in the 1960’s and, after a stint of toting a rifle through the jungles of Viet Nam, he returned to the employ of Kiekhaefer Mercury Marine for many years. Later he had moved to the Jupiter Florida area where he was a successful yacht broker. Having recently semi-retired, a few months after Brownies “Legends” party Jim called me to discuss the possibility of throwing another gathering of similar nature. We decided that since the event would be in conjunction with an Offshore Super Series race (AKA OSS) that we should choose an appropriate name for our event that neatly coincided the OSS race. Somehow we arrived at the acronym “OFF” since it rhymed with OSS. Don’t ask me how that happened…..I don’t have the slightest recollection. Never the less, we decided that it had a nice ring to it and pressed onward. Next we had to figure what the heck the acronym “OFF” stood for. We jokingly threw all sorts of suggestions around until Jim said, “How about Old Farts Forever?”. Now, he may try to blame that one on me. Quite frankly, I not sure which of us came up with it. But due to our ever increasing age and the fun factor, we agreed, “Why not”. Thus was born “Old Farts Forever” or “OFF”. We discussed the possibility that a some might find the name mildly offensive and, in that regard, we were correct. I think that we probably operated under the premise that, as one gets older, one has a bit more freedom to say things that might not be prudent at a younger age. The idea being that people think that, due to our advanced age, we might have lost a few marbles, and therefore forgive our lack of proper etiquette. Predictably, when we threw this whole thing out there on a few boat racing forums, some did offer their objections to the name. And then came the “Legend” himself. Brownie stated clearly and forcefully, in a forum, “I’m an Old Fart, and proud of it!”. That sealed the deal and established our motto of “Old Farts Forever And Proud Of It”. However, two years hence, we have attracted much family participation in the event, and responded to that fact by stating that we shall now simply call it “OFF”. People can attach whatever words they wish to that acronym. Some may be more family friendly and/or politically correct than “Old Farts Forever”, while some may be considerably more ribald. It really doesn’t matter since it is the nature of the event itself that has become important.
Now that I have gotten how this thing was born out of the way, let me proceed to what happened next. Jim and I started our preparations for OFF2009 approximately 10 months prior to the October event. Jim worked tirelessly pounding the pavement in the Jupiter area to line up event venues, hotels, etc.. He adroitly managed to fly under the radar of the local government officials in regards to permits, fees and other such minutiae. I launched myself into several internet boat racing forums to publicize the event. Over the intervening months, with the fantastic support of many forum participants, we gathered a lot of steam and notoriety. We established the basic nature of the event as follows: A gathering of old boat racers and their associates from “Back In The Day” to socialize and have a little fun. All events will be very informal. There are no registration fees and no fees to attend any of the scheduled events. All costs (lodging, food, drinks, entertainment, golf, fishing, etc.) will be the responsibility of each individual. This concept will allow OFF to go ON, regardless of the economy. Immediately, the old boat racers, as well as many newer ones, started coming out of the woodwork and momentum began to build. Some offered to bring boats to put on display and actually run if we could arrange for an in water event. Jim pursued the in water event, and was headed for success when we ran afoul of the “rights” of the Florida manatee to not be disturbed by those nasty boaters. Jim arranged for a public street party at Abacoa, with boats on display, while the old racers gathered in the adjacent JJ Muggs Restaurant. Geico/AMF Racing offered to have an open house at their race shop, and a final gathering was arranged at Brix Italian Fishery Restaurant. Somewhere along the way, Charlie Wolff graciously offered to perform an aerial salute to all of the old boat racers that had “crossed that final finish line”. We had decided early on that we would operate with no budget and, in the end, determined that we had spent a total of $14 on paper name tags. As October approached and the intensity level increased, we had arranged to get together with a very few “helpers” at the Brix Italian Fishery on Thursday evening to discuss and plan for the next two day’s events. To our surprise, 20 plus people turned up at Brix. We did a little planning, a bit of drinking, a lot of socializing, a lot of story-telling, and tons of laughing. The following events themselves were more fun than we could have possibly imagined. I will not even try to describe them in this epistle.
You can follow this link which will take you to page #7 of a forum thread which begins to describe the afterglow
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...Oct-2009/page7
If you go to Page #1 of that thread, you can follow the build up to the event.
OFF 2010
AND THEN…we moved on to OFF2010. We employed the same formula that had been so successful the previous year and added three new events. We made the Thursday evening event part of the open program. For that event, we gathered at the Sugarcane Bistro Restaurant for the kickoff and much frivolity. Also, Katy Jones Steiger, Don Winer and Chuck Woodruff did in depth interviews of old racers to be saved for posterity. Those interviews will be available in a future website that Katy is working on. Additionally we added a Sunday morning wrapup forum to discuss our future. During OFF2009, we had connected with the amazingly affable Cadillac McDaniel. He expressed a desire to join the team. His presence was like a quadruple dose of caffeine. He woke us up to the potential to create a quantum leap on-the-water event. AND HE DELIVERED!!!!! Cadillac has a country casual property on the Okeechobee Waterway that he has aptly named “BYBLOS”. At great effort, he arranged what many feel is the signature event of OFF. There was a magnificent gathering of boat racers, family, associates and friends at BYBLOS as a fleet of very impressive boats were on display and performed fly-bys to the delight of the crowd. Cadillac and his staff meticulously provided for all of the necessities and wants of those in attendance. Also our attention was directed to the sky as Charlie Wolff once again performed his aerial salute followed by an impressive aerobatic demonstration.
You can follow this link which will take you to page #12 of a forum thread which begins to describe the afterglow of Off2010
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...FF)2010/page12
So… Where do we go from there. Well, OFF2011 is now on the schedule for 20-23 October 2011.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE!!!
Also, and this is a very important part, we cordially invite other boat racing organizations to become associated with OFF with the following understanding: OFF is not a formal organization or club. We are not commercial in nature. However, we have no objection to organizations, clubs or commercial enterprises associating with us. We only ask that you honor the fact that OFF is only an EVENT that is designed and carried out for the previously stated purposes.
We truly hope to see you at OFF2011 during 20-23 October 2011.
Our Very Best Regards – Cadillac McDaniel, Jim Hauser, Steve Sirois
05-26-2011 | 04:51 PM
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What is OFF2011…?
“Old Friends Forever”, OFF2011 in Jupiter/Stuart Florida, 20-23 October 2011. This is a gathering of old boat racers and their associates from “Back In The Day” to socialize and have a little fun. All events will be very informal. There are no registration fees and no fees to attend any of the scheduled events. All costs (lodging, food, drinks, entertainment, golf, fishing, etc.) will be the responsibility of each individual. This concept has allowed OFF to go ON, regardless of the economy.
Who….? All types of boat racers and/or anyone remotely associated, to include families. Those who just want to meet and greet some of the legends of boat racing are also welcome. We could not possibly send out personal invitations to everyone. Since we do not have, and do not intend to have, a budget, we will count on forums and word of mouth from you to non-interneters, to spread the word.
Why…? Because!!!!
At least one of the events will include a solemn salute to all old boat racers that have already “crossed the final finish line”.
When…? Where…?
Thursday 20 Oct 2011
5:30PM Evening Party at
Dive Bar Restaurant
Riverwalk Plaza
318 South U.S. Hwy 1
Jupiter, FL 33457
Phone (561)747-4767
http://www.divebarrestaurant.com/
Friday 21 Oct 2011
2:30PM-4:30PM Afternoon Open House
Geico Race Shop
7555 Garden Road, Bldg A
Rivera Beach, FL 33404
http://www.missgeicoracing.com/
5:30PM Evening Party at
Wylder’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
Jupiter Pointe Marina
18745 SE Federal Hwy
Jupiter, FL 33469
Phone (561)744-7400
http://www.floridabeachbar.com/bars/wylders.asp
Saturday 22 Oct 2011
9:00AM-4:00PM “Run What You Brung” at
Cadillac’s Place “BYBLOS”, Standard wet-pit rules apply
8625 SW Kanner Hwy
Indiantown, FL 34956
Phone (772)285-2266
[email protected]
5:30PM Evening Party at
Sugarcane Bistro
353 N U.S. Hwy One
Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone (561)743-4177
http://www.sugarcaneislandbistro.com/
Sunday 22 OCT 2011
Golf, fish, shop, drink, shop, whatever floats your boat
ACCOMODATIONS
For those hardy campers and/or motorhomers, Cadillac McDaniel has once again graciously offered parking at his “BYBLOS”. If that is your desire, please contact him in advance.
8625 SW Kanner Hwy
Indiantown, FL 34956
Phone (772)285-2266
[email protected]
JUPITER HOTELS
La Quinta Inns
34 Fishermans Wharf
Jupiter Fl.33477
Phone 561-575-7201
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/prop...09&propId=6109
Doubletree Hotel
4431 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, 33410
Phone 561-622-2260
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/...orida/index.do
Homewood Suites by Hilton
4700 Donald Ross Road
Palm Beach Gardens Fl. 33418
Phone 561 622-7799
http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en...orida/index.do
Jupiter Waterfront Inn
18903 SE Federal Highway
Jupiter Fl. 33469
Phone 561 747-9085
http://www.jupiterwaterfrontinn.com/
STUART HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express
7900 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 287-2522
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/e...fl/hoteldetail
Marriott Courtyard
7615 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 781-3344
[email protected]
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...rtyard-stuart/
Seminole Inn
15885 SW Warfield Blvd
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-3777
http://www.seminoleinn.com/main.php
Sunoco Race Fuel
1805 SW Kanner Hwy
Stuart, FL 34997
(7) days/nights a week
(772) 286-0313
Who….? All types of boat racers and/or anyone remotely associated, to include families. Those who just want to meet and greet some of the legends of boat racing are also welcome. We could not possibly send out personal invitations to everyone. Since we do not have, and do not intend to have, a budget, we will count on forums and word of mouth from you to non-interneters, to spread the word.
Why…? Because!!!!
At least one of the events will include a solemn salute to all old boat racers that have already “crossed the final finish line”.
When…? Where…?
Thursday 20 Oct 2011
5:30PM Evening Party at
Dive Bar Restaurant
Riverwalk Plaza
318 South U.S. Hwy 1
Jupiter, FL 33457
Phone (561)747-4767
http://www.divebarrestaurant.com/
Friday 21 Oct 2011
2:30PM-4:30PM Afternoon Open House
Geico Race Shop
7555 Garden Road, Bldg A
Rivera Beach, FL 33404
http://www.missgeicoracing.com/
5:30PM Evening Party at
Wylder’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
Jupiter Pointe Marina
18745 SE Federal Hwy
Jupiter, FL 33469
Phone (561)744-7400
http://www.floridabeachbar.com/bars/wylders.asp
Saturday 22 Oct 2011
9:00AM-4:00PM “Run What You Brung” at
Cadillac’s Place “BYBLOS”, Standard wet-pit rules apply
8625 SW Kanner Hwy
Indiantown, FL 34956
Phone (772)285-2266
[email protected]
5:30PM Evening Party at
Sugarcane Bistro
353 N U.S. Hwy One
Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone (561)743-4177
http://www.sugarcaneislandbistro.com/
Sunday 22 OCT 2011
Golf, fish, shop, drink, shop, whatever floats your boat
ACCOMODATIONS
For those hardy campers and/or motorhomers, Cadillac McDaniel has once again graciously offered parking at his “BYBLOS”. If that is your desire, please contact him in advance.
8625 SW Kanner Hwy
Indiantown, FL 34956
Phone (772)285-2266
[email protected]
JUPITER HOTELS
La Quinta Inns
34 Fishermans Wharf
Jupiter Fl.33477
Phone 561-575-7201
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/prop...09&propId=6109
Doubletree Hotel
4431 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, 33410
Phone 561-622-2260
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/...orida/index.do
Homewood Suites by Hilton
4700 Donald Ross Road
Palm Beach Gardens Fl. 33418
Phone 561 622-7799
http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en...orida/index.do
Jupiter Waterfront Inn
18903 SE Federal Highway
Jupiter Fl. 33469
Phone 561 747-9085
http://www.jupiterwaterfrontinn.com/
STUART HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express
7900 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 287-2522
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/e...fl/hoteldetail
Marriott Courtyard
7615 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 781-3344
[email protected]
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...rtyard-stuart/
Seminole Inn
15885 SW Warfield Blvd
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-3777
http://www.seminoleinn.com/main.php
Sunoco Race Fuel
1805 SW Kanner Hwy
Stuart, FL 34997
(7) days/nights a week
(772) 286-0313
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More OFF2011 information
Thursday evening at The Dive Bar: There are Public Docks at the Riverwalk Plaza if you care to come by boat. Unfortunately, there is not space to display boats on the land.
Friday afternoon open house at AMF/Geico Racing shop: This is like the ultimate candy shop for boat racers. They literally open the doors and provided guided tours as well as allowing you to just wander (and wonder) through the place. Recently I had a very nice conversation with British offshore racer Richard Carr. He has acquired the 46’ aluminum, triple engine, V bottom Cougar that Al Copeland, Bill Sirois, Dick Clark and Stan Ware ran in the 1985 Miami to New York Race. Our own Cadillac McDaniel was on the logistics team for that race. Richard will be restoring the boat at AMF/Geico to be run in European offshore races. You will get to once again place your own eyes on this historic boat.
Friday evening event at the Jupiter Point Marina/Wylder’s Waterfront Bar & Grill: The Marina also has Public Docks if you want to come by boat. Additionally, the Marina has a great area to set up your boat on land for display. This event is in lieu of past years Abacoa street party and boat display. The owner has stated that he will advertise the event for public participation. He will also provide security and even move boats inside the boat storage building in case of bad weather. I am told that getting boats in and out of the display area is much easier that it was at Abacoa.
Saturday at Cadillac’s was a great day for everyone last year and looks to be even better this year: For those of you that were not there last year, Cadillac provided for the comfort of visitors by having a food & drink vendor, toilet facilities, lots of shaded areas, a great sound system to keep folks informed, ample parking for cars and boat displays, great launch and recovery ramp, safety boats, perfect viewing area overlooking the waterway, and a flat water straight course for flybys. Most importantly, Cadillac provided a level of genuine happy hospitality that is unrivaled. And then, Charlie Wolff performed the solemn aerial salute to all old boatracers that have “crossed the final finish line” followed by a great aerobatic display in his Velox aircraft. The whole day was truly a family event. Some suggested that, this year, we should stay there into the evening instead of going to another location to party. While that seemed to be a great idea, there were legitimate concerns about partying too much and then hitting the road on the dark two lane Kanner Highway. The last thing we want to do is have an exciting and safe day on the water, only to get someone hurt or in trouble on the road home. Obviously, there is also a concern for potential liability. And finally, Cadillac’s country location does not lend itself to drawing the public. Last year you got to see Rich Luhrs set the best speed for the day at 107+MPH in his Switzercraft Wing along with other historic machines such as Mike Mullins’ 1968, Ceaser Scotti driven, twin OMC Molinari. This year you will see more of the same and many things you did not see last year. How about the Jackie Wilson 1978, 127+MPH Cosworth/Hodges ET/KT boat that spun people’s heads around. The boat is currently in restoration and Mark Wilson has assured it will be afloat at Cadillac’s during OFF2011. Many others have indicated that they will be there and bring their boats. We will inform you of those as they firm up.
Saturday evening event at Sugarcane Bistro: Last year we started out at the Sugarcane. This year we will wrap up OFF2011 there. This is a great food and party atmosphere place. Great stories, and a few lies, were and will be told. Finally, we will wind up a three day silent auction to allay some of our expenses and to set up for OFF2012. You will have the opportunity to bid on a full day offshore fishing trip on a 38’ Rampage, an offshore ride in the 85+MPH Geico V bottom with Scotty Begovich and/or Mark Granet at the wheel, or a ride with Charlie Wolff in his aerobatic Velox aircraft. Also, Odell Lewis and Billy Seebold have once again promised some wonderful memorabilia from their past racing days for the auction.
As we have said from the very beginning, we have operated with no budget. However, we have had expenses along the way that have been covered by several generous people and organizations. For OFF2010, I believe that I have properly thanked those in my online followup at http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...FF)2010/page14
For OFF2011, some have already stepped forward to help. We are certainly grateful to those that I previously mentioned for their auction donations. Also, the great folks at www.donzi.org have donated substantial dollars to help the setup at BYBLOS for the Saturday “get wet day”. While we are not comfortable asking for help, there are a couple of things that would help make the event better if any of you feel so inclined. We will let you know what those are in future updates, but right now we are looking for a few golf cart to shuttle people back and forth on Saturday at “BYBLOS”. You can contact Cadillac at [email protected] or, Phone at (772)285-2266. Also, Cadillac has asked me to remind everyone that campers are welcome at his place throughout OFF2011. Odell Lewis has had his motorhome there for OFF2009 and Off2010. Last year Dick and Molly Clark also camped there.
Thursday evening at The Dive Bar: There are Public Docks at the Riverwalk Plaza if you care to come by boat. Unfortunately, there is not space to display boats on the land.
Friday afternoon open house at AMF/Geico Racing shop: This is like the ultimate candy shop for boat racers. They literally open the doors and provided guided tours as well as allowing you to just wander (and wonder) through the place. Recently I had a very nice conversation with British offshore racer Richard Carr. He has acquired the 46’ aluminum, triple engine, V bottom Cougar that Al Copeland, Bill Sirois, Dick Clark and Stan Ware ran in the 1985 Miami to New York Race. Our own Cadillac McDaniel was on the logistics team for that race. Richard will be restoring the boat at AMF/Geico to be run in European offshore races. You will get to once again place your own eyes on this historic boat.
Friday evening event at the Jupiter Point Marina/Wylder’s Waterfront Bar & Grill: The Marina also has Public Docks if you want to come by boat. Additionally, the Marina has a great area to set up your boat on land for display. This event is in lieu of past years Abacoa street party and boat display. The owner has stated that he will advertise the event for public participation. He will also provide security and even move boats inside the boat storage building in case of bad weather. I am told that getting boats in and out of the display area is much easier that it was at Abacoa.
Saturday at Cadillac’s was a great day for everyone last year and looks to be even better this year: For those of you that were not there last year, Cadillac provided for the comfort of visitors by having a food & drink vendor, toilet facilities, lots of shaded areas, a great sound system to keep folks informed, ample parking for cars and boat displays, great launch and recovery ramp, safety boats, perfect viewing area overlooking the waterway, and a flat water straight course for flybys. Most importantly, Cadillac provided a level of genuine happy hospitality that is unrivaled. And then, Charlie Wolff performed the solemn aerial salute to all old boatracers that have “crossed the final finish line” followed by a great aerobatic display in his Velox aircraft. The whole day was truly a family event. Some suggested that, this year, we should stay there into the evening instead of going to another location to party. While that seemed to be a great idea, there were legitimate concerns about partying too much and then hitting the road on the dark two lane Kanner Highway. The last thing we want to do is have an exciting and safe day on the water, only to get someone hurt or in trouble on the road home. Obviously, there is also a concern for potential liability. And finally, Cadillac’s country location does not lend itself to drawing the public. Last year you got to see Rich Luhrs set the best speed for the day at 107+MPH in his Switzercraft Wing along with other historic machines such as Mike Mullins’ 1968, Ceaser Scotti driven, twin OMC Molinari. This year you will see more of the same and many things you did not see last year. How about the Jackie Wilson 1978, 127+MPH Cosworth/Hodges ET/KT boat that spun people’s heads around. The boat is currently in restoration and Mark Wilson has assured it will be afloat at Cadillac’s during OFF2011. Many others have indicated that they will be there and bring their boats. We will inform you of those as they firm up.
Saturday evening event at Sugarcane Bistro: Last year we started out at the Sugarcane. This year we will wrap up OFF2011 there. This is a great food and party atmosphere place. Great stories, and a few lies, were and will be told. Finally, we will wind up a three day silent auction to allay some of our expenses and to set up for OFF2012. You will have the opportunity to bid on a full day offshore fishing trip on a 38’ Rampage, an offshore ride in the 85+MPH Geico V bottom with Scotty Begovich and/or Mark Granet at the wheel, or a ride with Charlie Wolff in his aerobatic Velox aircraft. Also, Odell Lewis and Billy Seebold have once again promised some wonderful memorabilia from their past racing days for the auction.
As we have said from the very beginning, we have operated with no budget. However, we have had expenses along the way that have been covered by several generous people and organizations. For OFF2010, I believe that I have properly thanked those in my online followup at http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...FF)2010/page14
For OFF2011, some have already stepped forward to help. We are certainly grateful to those that I previously mentioned for their auction donations. Also, the great folks at www.donzi.org have donated substantial dollars to help the setup at BYBLOS for the Saturday “get wet day”. While we are not comfortable asking for help, there are a couple of things that would help make the event better if any of you feel so inclined. We will let you know what those are in future updates, but right now we are looking for a few golf cart to shuttle people back and forth on Saturday at “BYBLOS”. You can contact Cadillac at [email protected] or, Phone at (772)285-2266. Also, Cadillac has asked me to remind everyone that campers are welcome at his place throughout OFF2011. Odell Lewis has had his motorhome there for OFF2009 and Off2010. Last year Dick and Molly Clark also camped there.
08-20-2011 | 07:48 PM
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08-20-2011 | 07:51 PM
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This is what Scotty Begovich had to say in the thread "A Gathering of Racers"
From todays racers to yesterdays legend, OFF 2011 is a must attend
http://www.youtube.com/user/seeroy3#p/a/u/0/hPisvQI5-GE
From todays racers to yesterdays legend, OFF 2011 is a must attend
http://www.youtube.com/user/seeroy3#p/a/u/0/hPisvQI5-GE
09-10-2011 | 11:11 PM
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40 days until start of off2011!!!
An old friend once said, “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes”. The same could be said as we approach the start of OFF2011. The next 40 days will pass in the blink of an eye. And then, in another blink, it will be over. If you still have not decided to attend, consider this. This is a one of those few opportunities in life to spend 3 or 4 days just enjoying the company of old friends, and meeting new ones in a completely relaxed and friendly gathering. It is also a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and place your hands on a collection of unique, old and new race boats. If you have any doubts, watch the short Youtube promo that is linked below. Each frame is only 1 second long but you can pause it and study the faces or even read name tags. Each and every photo in this promo was taken at “Legends of Offshore 2008”, “OFF2009”, or “OFF2010”. Also, pay attention to the smiles.
http://www.youtube.com/user/seeroy3#p/a/u/0/hPisvQI5-GE
So now you have decided, “Hey, I’m going. Where are the details?”.
Just scroll up to the second post on this page.
Here’s the most important part.
YOU, AND ANYONE THAT CAN EVEN SPELL FAST BOAT, ARE INVITED!!!!!
Warmest Regards – Cadillac McDaniel, Jim Hauser, Steve Sirois
http://www.youtube.com/user/seeroy3#p/a/u/0/hPisvQI5-GE
So now you have decided, “Hey, I’m going. Where are the details?”.
Just scroll up to the second post on this page.
Here’s the most important part.
YOU, AND ANYONE THAT CAN EVEN SPELL FAST BOAT, ARE INVITED!!!!!
Warmest Regards – Cadillac McDaniel, Jim Hauser, Steve Sirois
Last edited by seeroy; 09-11-2011 at 08:58 AM.
09-11-2011 | 08:24 AM
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OFF 2010......Attending this was one of my personal best memories of 2010.....and that includes being on the winning boat in the Around Long Island Marathon last September.
Already have my reservations made to be at OFF 2011.
If you want to see the boats, and hear the stories right from the guys that actually were there, this is the place to be.
We plan on bringing the original race boat of Don Aronow...The Cigarette. It was a Formula 233 with a big block single with sterndrive. It last raced in 2008, taking a first place in the Historic class of the Miami to Bimini event.
Already have my reservations made to be at OFF 2011.
If you want to see the boats, and hear the stories right from the guys that actually were there, this is the place to be.
We plan on bringing the original race boat of Don Aronow...The Cigarette. It was a Formula 233 with a big block single with sterndrive. It last raced in 2008, taking a first place in the Historic class of the Miami to Bimini event.
