OFF2012, Jim’s Dream Realized, 18-21 October 2012
Most of you know that OFF (Old Farts Forever, Old Friends Forever, or whatever) was the creation of Jim Hauser. Inspired by Brownie’s 2008 Legends of Offshore party, which ran in conjunction with Charlie McCarthie’s offshore race, Jim conceived a gathering of boat racers from “back in the day”, in conjunction with another offshore race. Unfortunately, the race cancelled, but the gathering went forward as OFF. Jim often remarked, “We started this with a 6 pack of beer and a bag of potato chips and look what happened”. Under his quiet leadership, he attracted many very generous contributors that aided the success’ of the last 3 years.
This year Jim left us to cross over that “final finish line”. In his honor, next month will see the fulfillment of his dream. OFF2012 will wrap itself around the OPA World Championship race in the Jupiter & Palm Beach, Florida area. As always, we will pause to honor all of the old boat racers that have crossed the “final finish line”. This year we also lost Chuck “Rookie” Woodruff. Chuck worked closely with Jim, from the very beginning, to bring the inboard racers into the fold.
One of the best things about OFF has been the camaraderie of old and new boat racers of all types. This year will include the opportunities to continue that slightly rowdy mix….and yet, also include the opportunities to share slightly less rowdy gatherings of OFFs. There will also be plenty of opportunity for those that wish to display their boats and/or watch the race.
Our Very Best Regards – Bert Serra, Cadillac McDaniel, Steve Sirois
Below is schedule as we know it at this time. Further information & details will be provided as we confirm them.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
All Day
Arrival of Race Boats + OFF Boats - Race Village - Carlin Park - 400 Old A1A, Jupiter, FL
12pm - 4pm
Racer & OFF Registration – Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa
Wrist Bands to OFFs
6pm - 9pm
Meet the Racers + OFF Party - Wylder's Waterfront Bar & Grill - 18701 S.E. Federal Highway, Tequesta, FL
Friday, October 19, 2012
All Day OFF Boats @ Carlin Park
Pier Entry to OFFs with Wrist Bands
12pm
RACE 1 (start subject to adjustment)
2pm
RACE 2 (start subject to adjustment)
6pm - 9pm
Corners Ocean Bar & Grill - 71 E Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL
OFF Party @ Sugarcane Bistro 5pm - until
Saturday, October 20, 2012
All Day OFF Boats @ Carlin Park
9am
Drivers meeting - Location TBA
10am - 5pm
Race Boat testing on course as per Race Control
7pm until ???
Meet the Racers + OFF Racers Party - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at Carlin Park
Sunday, October 21, 2012
All Day
Race Boats and Vendors in operation
12pm
RACE 1 (start subject to adjustment)
2pm
RACE 2 (start subject to adjustment)
7pm
Awards Party -TBA
Most of you know that OFF (Old Farts Forever, Old Friends Forever, or whatever) was the creation of Jim Hauser. Inspired by Brownie’s 2008 Legends of Offshore party, which ran in conjunction with Charlie McCarthie’s offshore race, Jim conceived a gathering of boat racers from “back in the day”, in conjunction with another offshore race. Unfortunately, the race cancelled, but the gathering went forward as OFF. Jim often remarked, “We started this with a 6 pack of beer and a bag of potato chips and look what happened”. Under his quiet leadership, he attracted many very generous contributors that aided the success’ of the last 3 years.
This year Jim left us to cross over that “final finish line”. In his honor, next month will see the fulfillment of his dream. OFF2012 will wrap itself around the OPA World Championship race in the Jupiter & Palm Beach, Florida area. As always, we will pause to honor all of the old boat racers that have crossed the “final finish line”. This year we also lost Chuck “Rookie” Woodruff. Chuck worked closely with Jim, from the very beginning, to bring the inboard racers into the fold.
One of the best things about OFF has been the camaraderie of old and new boat racers of all types. This year will include the opportunities to continue that slightly rowdy mix….and yet, also include the opportunities to share slightly less rowdy gatherings of OFFs. There will also be plenty of opportunity for those that wish to display their boats and/or watch the race.
Our Very Best Regards – Bert Serra, Cadillac McDaniel, Steve Sirois
Below is schedule as we know it at this time. Further information & details will be provided as we confirm them.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
All Day
Arrival of Race Boats + OFF Boats - Race Village - Carlin Park - 400 Old A1A, Jupiter, FL
12pm - 4pm
Racer & OFF Registration – Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa
Wrist Bands to OFFs
6pm - 9pm
Meet the Racers + OFF Party - Wylder's Waterfront Bar & Grill - 18701 S.E. Federal Highway, Tequesta, FL
Friday, October 19, 2012
All Day OFF Boats @ Carlin Park
Pier Entry to OFFs with Wrist Bands
12pm
RACE 1 (start subject to adjustment)
2pm
RACE 2 (start subject to adjustment)
6pm - 9pm
Corners Ocean Bar & Grill - 71 E Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL
OFF Party @ Sugarcane Bistro 5pm - until
Saturday, October 20, 2012
All Day OFF Boats @ Carlin Park
9am
Drivers meeting - Location TBA
10am - 5pm
Race Boat testing on course as per Race Control
7pm until ???
Meet the Racers + OFF Racers Party - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at Carlin Park
Sunday, October 21, 2012
All Day
Race Boats and Vendors in operation
12pm
RACE 1 (start subject to adjustment)
2pm
RACE 2 (start subject to adjustment)
7pm
Awards Party -TBA
At least for most of it.
