Key Largo Scooter RACE next weekend!

[RickI]

The third race in the series is coming up fast, just a week away and on a great wreck, the Benwood off Key Largo. The water is shallower this time around 25 to 45 ft.. I understand a writer from the Miami Herald will be racing to prepare an article about the experience. If you have a scooter or access to one, there will be lots of different racing classes again, so come on down. Spectator divers are welcome too. Should be a blast!!!

Video and stills from the last race off Pompano at: RACE DAY VIDEO & STILLS - Gold Coast UW Grand Prix - FKA Kiteboarding Forums

(photo by John Moran/JohnMoranPhoto.com)

The 3rd stop on the 2010 Formula H2O racing circuit is the Wes Skiles Memorial Shootout of Key Largo from October 1 -3, 2010.

Formula H2O will honor world famous underwater photographer and scuba diving innovator Wes Skiles. Skiles captured hundreds of breath taking images and motion pictures of an underwater world experienced by only a few men and women. More about Wes' life and accomplishments at: Famous UW Photographer Passes On - FKA Kiteboarding Forums and Wes Skiles Article - Bahamian Blue Holes in National Geographic - FKA Kiteboarding Forums

From: Bahamas Caves - National Geographic Magazine



Formula H2O will honor world famous underwater photographer and scuba diving innovator Wes Skiles. Skiles captured hundreds of breath taking images and motion pictures of an underwater world experienced by only a few men and women.

The Wes Skiles Memorial Shootout is hosted by Wes’s good friend Spencer Slate, owner of Atlantis Dive Center of Key Largo. Slate is the leading scuba diving scuba and snorkel charter operator in Florida and was one the central figures of the sinking of the Spiegel Grove as an artificial reef in Key Largo in 2002. Slate is also well known for his unique critter feeds in which he interacts with all sizes and species of marine life.

Registration Deadline is Friday September 24 at 6 PM.

Formula H2O Headquarters: Marina Del Mar Key Largo Call: 305-451-4107 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 305-451-4107 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for reservations

Discount Code: Wreck Racing League (Hotel Discount Offer Expires: 9/24 at 6 PM)

Marina Del Mar
527 Caribbean Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037
Phone: 305-451-4107 Fax: 305-451-1891
Welcome to Marina Del Mar Key Largo

Here is a preliminary schedule of events for planning purposes:

Friday October 1, 2010

7 PM Race Meeting (Racers, Spectators, Photographers and Boat Captains) – Location: Marina Del Mar Key Largo

Saturday October 2, 2010

9 AM DPV/Scooter Demo Event – Location: Marina Del Mar Key Largo

1 PM Race Practice and Course Setup – Boat Departure Atlantis Dive Center

7 PM Formula H20 Evening Event – Featured Speakers, Environmental Awareness, Photography Exhibition and Demonstration – Location: Marina Del Mar Key Largo (Land Based)

Sunday October 3, 2010 – Race Day

8 AM Wes Skiles Memorial Shootout Race – Boat Departure Atlantis Dive Center

2 PM Awards Ceremony and Photo and Video Swap – Atlantis Dive Center
More info at:
Next Race – Wes Skiles Memorial Shootout – Sanctioned by the Wreck Racing League

 

[sailcsy44]

Whats the total distance of the race?

 

[RickI]

The last one just over 2000 ft., this time I don't know. It is shallower, they could make it longer if they want to. Should know better this coming Friday.