12th Annual Clearwater Hooters Offshore Nationals, 2021 - Awesome Event!

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Friday, September 24th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration & Dry Pits: Seminole Boat Ramp – RWO Trailer
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Inspection: Seminole Boat Ramp – RWO Safety Trailer
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Race Team Meet & Greet — Clearwater Marine Aquarium
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Amplify Clearwater’s Taste Fest — Clearwater Marine Aquarium
8:00 pm – Close Shephard’s Kick-Off Party

Saturday, September 25th
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Fueling – Official Fuel Southern Racing Fuels – Crane Area Seminole Boat Ramp
8:30 am – 9:30 am Mandatory Drivers Meeting: Garden Club 405 Seminole St, @ B0at Ramp
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Dunkers – Clearwater Beach Hotel, 504 S. Gulfview Blvd. Clearwater Beach
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration: Seminole Boat Ramp
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Inspection: Seminole Boat Ramp
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Testing: As per the RWO Rulebook
8:00 pm – Close Shephards Beach Resort VIP Party – VIP Pass holders Free Admission

Sunday, September 26th
7:30 am – 8:15 am Physicals: Garden Club 405 Seminole St, @ Boat Ramp
8:15 am – 8:30 am Chapel Service
8:30 am – 8:45 am Mandatory Driver’s Meeting: Garden Club 405 Seminole St, @ Boat Ramp
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Fueling: Official Fuel Southern Racing Fuels – Crane Area Seminole Boat Ramp
9:00 am – Watch Races from Pier 60 – Tickets available day of race, only at Pier 60
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Cranes Open & Ramp
10:45 am – Boats of 1st Race: Parade to Milling Area
11:00 am – Start of 1st Race: Clearwater Beach
12:30 pm – Start of 2nd Race: Clearwater Beach
2:00 pm – Start of 3rd Race: Clearwater Beach
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Marina Cantina – After Race Party and Awards
6:00 pm – Awards Presentation – Marina Cantina

 

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Clearwater Nationals Power Boat Races Return This Weekend

CLEARWATER, FL — More than 2,500 power boats will line Clearwater Beach this weekend when the city hosts the annual Hooters Clearwater Offshore Nationals power boat races this weekend.

More than 180,000 power boat racing fans, vendors and sponsors are expected to pack the 2.5-mile Saturday and Sunday for the event sanctioned by Race World Offshore.

In addition to boat races, the weekend will feature parties, fireworks, vendors and live entertainment.

The weekend kicks off Friday at 8 p.m. with a party at Shephard's Beach Resort, 619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach with live music, DJ dancing and drink specials. There is a cover charge to attend.

The action continues with power boat testing in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Spectators can watch from Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach.

Nicknamed the "Dry Pits" power boats will be staged along Clearwater beach and fans will have a chance to see them up close, visit with the teams and get autographs.

There will be vendors and entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Pier 60 and Shephard's Beach Resort will host a party from 8 p.m. to close with a live band and DJ. VIP pass holders will be admitted for free. There will be a cover charge for everyone else.

Powerboat races will take place Sunday beginning at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. at Pier 60. Entry to Pier 60 begins at 9 a.m. Tickets are available the day of the race at Pier 60 for $20 for adults and $10 for children.

Amplify Clearwater will host a post-race Sunday Funday with live music, an NFL watch party and free access to the beach and hotel bars at 4 p.m.

A race party and awards ceremony will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Marina Cantina Tequila Bar & Grille, 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater. All fans and teams are welcome. There will be happy hour specials and the awards presentation at 6 p.m.

VIP passes are available for $100 for adults and $20 for children 16 and under and include the Baystar Race VIP Party Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Clearwater Marine Aquarium where fans can meet race teams and get autographs and photos, enjoy live entertainment and heavy appetizers with liquor, wine and beer, and receive full access to Amplify Clearwater's Taste Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. on the fourth floor of the aquarium where attendees can sample food from more than 20 restaurants.


Other perks for VIP pass holders include:

Free admission to select weekend events and participating venues.
10 percent off your bill at Baystar Restaurants.
10 percent off your bill at Evy's Terrace Bar & Bistro at the Hampton Inn.
50 percent off a race-watching cruise with The Tropics Boat Tour.
Free admission to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Free parking downtown.

What You Need To Know

Spectators can watch all the action from the beach or Pier 60. No chairs or coolers are allowed on the pier.
Parking may be a challenge on Clearwater Beach. Some parking options to consider are the North Beach Parking Plaza, the Jolley Trolley and the Clearwater Ferry.
The Seminole Boat Ramp and trailer parking area will be closed Sept. 24-26. Residents looking to launch their boat or park their trailer should seek alternative locations. Limited parking for vehicles without trailers will be available for those visiting the marina or bait shop.
The 2021 Hooters Clearwater Offshore Nationals Festival proceeds will support Tampa Bay Charities Inc. which includes the Clearwater Community Sailing Center and Sailability.

https://patch.com/florida/clearwater/clearwater-national-power-boat-races-return-weekend

 

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Clearwater Offshore Nationals Race Weekend
By Local News Desk The Free Press - TFP

CLEARWATER, FL. – It’s time to start your engines for the Hooters Clearwater Offshore Nationals presented by Visit St. Petersburg Clearwater from Fri.-Sun., Sept. 24-26. A few helpful reminders for next weekend.

Spectators can see all the race action from the beach or Pier 60. No chairs or coolers are allowed on the pier. Main race events will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26.

Parking may be a challenge on Clearwater Beach. Some parking options to consider are the North Beach Parking Plaza, the Jolley Trolley, and the Clearwater Ferry.

The Seminole Boat Ramp and trailer parking area will be closed Fri.-Sun, Sept.

24-26. Residents looking to launch their boat or park their trailer should seek alternative locations. Limited parking for vehicles without trailers will be available for those visiting the marina or bait shop.

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2381654010393/clearwater-offshore-nationals-race-weekend

 

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