14 days to go!!!
Jim, Cadillac and I are confident that you will enjoy your time with old and new friends, and hope you will take a few moments to remember those who are no longer with us. We have spent a great deal of time on the creation of OFF2010, but others have also contributed a great deal. For that, we are eternally grateful. We look forward to seeing YOU at OFF2010 . Our Very Best Regards to Each and Every One of You - Jim Hauser, Cadillac McDaniel, Steve Sirois
14 DAYS TO GO!!!
Today we are 14 days from the kickoff of OFF2010. Below you will once again find the schedule and hotel info. Some have asked if there is a “Headquarters Hotel”. We have not designated one as “Official Headquarters”, but we understand the Doubletree does have a bar.
There are no plans to display boats at Sugarcane Bistro on Thursday or Brix on Saturday.
If you wish to display a boat at JJ Muggs on Friday, you may contact Lauren by e-mail at
Lauren@amfoffshoreracing.com and/or at (561)847-1680 as you approach the area. Abacoa will close the streets to all other vehicle traffic at noon on Friday. You will be able to park your boat and place your vehicle outside of the area between noon and about 5:00PM. Please bring chocks for your trailer wheels. There is plenty of parking adjacent to the event area. While our party will be taking place inside of JJ Muggs, the surrounding Abacoa area gets VERY festive as the public enters the fray. There is some security on site during the night following the event. However, you would be best served to remove your boat. You should be able to do that after 10:00PM.
Cadillac is planning a Bonfire at his place (Byblos) sometime during the events. He is continuing to make arrangement for the “Get Wet” day on Saturday. He will hold mini driver’s meetings during the day to explain some very simple procedures. Safety is paramount. Therefore basic wet pit rules will be in effect and that means no booze. Each driver will be asked to sign a hold harmless agreement before putting in. Rescue boats will be in place whenever boats are running. He is also working to make everyone comfortable. There will be a couple of basic food vendors on site and water will be available. Chairs and shade will be on site and he has arranged for a sound system to keep you informed. Porta Pottys will be in place. for the guys. The gals will have access to a real bathroom in the house.
Note that a very informal Breakfast Forum has been added for Sunday morning (9:00AM) at the Doubletree Hotel.
Sunday (10/10/10) Morning (9:00AM - Until) Breakfast Forum at the Doubletree Hotel:
Since we will have many old and new boat racers, from all types and levels of success together in one place at one time, it has been suggested that we should take advantage of that and do some sort of forum to discuss the state of boat racing. A result of OFF2009, was that it mixed the "New School Racers" with the "Old School Racers" and established a genuine bond that allowed both "Schools" to better understand and appreciate each other. Therefore, we thank Marc Granet for his suggestion, and we have arranged a very informal breakfast open forum to discuss the state of boat racing. It is no secret that boat racing history is rife with disagreement, and occasionally downright hostile politics. There should be an up-front understanding of respect and civility toward each other. We all understand that boat racers tend to have very large egos. Therefore, the only real rule for this forum should be that all guns, knives and egos be checked at the front door. Needless to say, participants should probably have regained some degree of sobriety from the previous OFF2010 fun events. So, what should be discussed in this meeting of the generations? There is no agenda, hidden or otherwise. Here are some things that have been suggested.
Future of boat racing. Where are we going?
Future of OFF. Should we continue under that banner?
United We Race.
Building camaraderie and cohesiveness.
Collection and preservation of history.
Lessons to be learned from other types of racing.
Boat racing lessons learned and passed on to the future.
Respect and civility while still maintaining a competitive spirit.
Public perception and recognition.
Safety.
Sponsorship.
Sanctioning bodies.
Liability and CYA.
Meet Katy Jones-Steiger:
So you want your story told but don’t know how to do it! That can be arranged. Katy Jones-Steiger will be conducting video interviews during OFF2010 for inclusion in a website dedicated to powerboat racing history. She is an avid boat race fan and has been associated with both Inboards and Offshore. However she wants to branch out into all types of powerboat racing. This is a chance to capture more boat racing history for posterity and you can be part of it. Don’t be shy (as if any boat racer ever was). Let your ego run wild. She will be available for quiet personal video interviews away from the raucous atmosphere of Off. She will be at each event an hour prior to the start time and ready to sit down and talk/ interview/ hear stories of days past. If you would like to pre-schedule a time to sit and speak on camera that would be even better. You may contact her through e-mail at
FIRC1964@gmail.com ANYTHING goes, this is an informal look at the history thru the people who lived it. She will also have a computer and scanner available to scan/ copy/ digitally record any memorabilia you may want to bring. In addition, if you have any video footage you would like to share into the archive she will be collecting that as well. You keep everything, she just wants a digital copy
Once again the updated agenda is provided for you convenience:
What is OFF2010…?
“Old Farts Forever”, OFF2010 in Abacoa/Jupiter Florida, 7-10 October 2010. 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”. Many thanks to Charlie Wolff, it was certainly at the top of the favorites list last year.
When…? Where…?
Thursday, 7 October 2010 – Time 5:00PM-until, Earlybird at Sugarcane Bistro, 353 US Highway One, Jupiter, Florida. Cash bar and food
http://www.sugarcaneislandbistro.com/
Friday, 8 October 2010 – Time 3:00PM, Open House at Geico Race Shop, Bldg A, 7555 Garden Road, Riviera Beach Florida.
http://www.missgeicoracing.com/
Friday, 8 October 2010 – Time 5:00PM-until at JJ Muggs Stadium Grill, 1203 Town Center Drive, Jupiter Florida. Cash bar and food. Boats on display in the street and in the park across the street.
http://www.jjmuggsgrill.com/
Saturday 9 October 2010 – Time 9:00AM-5:00ishPM, “Run What You Brung At Cadillac’s Place”, 8625 SW Kanner Hwy, Indiantown, FL 34956. Standard wet pit rules apply
Saturday 9 October 2010 – Time 6:00PM-until at Brix Italian Fishery, 1000 North US Hwy 1, Jupiter Florida. Cash bar and food.
Sunday 10 October 2010 – Time 9:00AM, Breakfast Forum, Doubletree Hotel , 4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, 33410
OFF2010 Hotels
La Quinta Inns
34 Fishermans Wharf
Jupiter Fl.33477
Phone 561-575-7201
Mention OFF for rate of $59.00
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/prop...09&propId=6109
Doubletree Hotel
4431 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, 33410
Phone 561-622-2260
Mention OFF for rate of $79.00
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/...orida/index.do
Jupiter Waterfront Inn
18903 SE Federal Highway
Jupiter Fl. 33469
Phone 561 747-9085 1-888-747-9085
Mention OFF for rate of $89.00 with 10% discount for AARP or AAA members.
http://www.jupiterwaterfrontinn.com/
Homewood Suites by Hilton
4700 Donald Ross Road
Palm Beach Gardens Fl. 33418
Phone 561 622-7799
Mention OFF for rate of $149.00
http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en...hotel/PBIHWHW-
Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Palm-Beach-Gardens-Florida/index.do
AND THEN THERE IS CADILLAC’S PLACE, If you have a home on wheels, or you just want to pitch a tent. You can contact Cadillac at phone (772)285-2266 or e-mail
cadillacboats@me.com Last year Odell Lewis parked his motor home there and he plans on doing the same this year. Cadillac + Odell = Party.
Want to be closer to Cadillac's Place?
In addition to the facilities previously identified, Cadillac McDaniel has provided the following info. These facilities are near his place.
Additionally, there is a Marina close by with lift capability if your boat cannot be trailer launched at Cadillacs boat ramp.
Holiday Inn Express
7900 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 287-2522
hiestruart@gmail.com
Marriott Courtyard
7615 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 781-3344
jlewis@waterfordhotelgroup.com
Seminole Inn
15885 SW Warfield Blvd
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-3777
seminolein@aol.com
Sunoco Race Fuel (100 Octane)
1805 SW Kanner Hwy
Stuart, FL 34997
(7) days/nights a week
- Steve Sirois
