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Old 01-19-2008, 06:44 AM
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There may or MAY NOT be jetskis during the real race. Each rider is resonsibile for their own safety and security. Riders who are not capable of self rescue should not be racing in this, or any, race.

With a low tide you can pretty much walk in from most spots. Albeit it may be a very LONG walk.
The main place you need to be careful is near downtown because there it is deeper and the wind tends to get lighter.

I plan on running full speed the whole way from Gandy to Pinellas Point. The last 4 miles to the SW is kinda boring and choppy so I'll probably stop at the Point.

Anyone else running full throttle?
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Old 01-19-2008, 06:52 AM
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We plan to have a jet ski out there. We just don't have complete commitment for a driver. See ya out there.
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:16 AM
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I am going to bring two 50's.
One to bribe a boater to take their time rescuing me.
One to pay for the cab ride back from Bay Vista park, should I break down.
Knowing me, the 100 buck fee will encourage me to swim back in and then walk all the way back (or hitch a ride).

In terms of racing or chilling, my plan is to race up to the point Jay talks about, then pretend to chill, but keep racing, so it looks like I won to anyone watching from the SW.
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Old 01-19-2008, 08:16 AM
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scott, do u want to leave a car at P Pt or SW? I'll drive us to gandy.
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Old 01-19-2008, 08:48 AM
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Sure. We can figure out sumtin'

I was thinking. You seem kinda down on the last 4 miles, and that's where a real problem could happen with a break down.
Maybe we can land somewhere in P Pt to avoid that possibility?
Is there a spot we can land other's kites that is reasonable in that area?
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Old 01-19-2008, 09:07 AM
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Bay Vista Park
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Old 01-19-2008, 10:15 AM
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking.
Maybe put a game plan together and announce it on another thread.
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Old 01-19-2008, 10:31 AM
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Jay,

I started the thread, but would like you to spearhead this thing.

Meet time, start and end point. Scott's providing 100 dollar bills for everyone.

Sounds like the plan is to burn speed. I'm in for whatever. Just want to do the run before the race.

Let us know the plans and we'll be there.
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Old 01-19-2008, 05:03 PM
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I would like to do that run tomorrow. I have a pimp wagon, aka minivan, that could hold 4 guys and gear.

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Old 01-19-2008, 05:48 PM
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There is a lot of shallow water once you get past the pier. This is one of my favorite down winders.... I'm not gonna go for speed I'm gonna milk this one and enjoy the big rollers around the pier! There is also some incredible flat glassy water if you know where to look.

Fun as heck to boost from the face of a wave and land on the same wave!
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