Macho Man & Mini Macho man. March 24 & 25.

Macho Man Saturday March 24th.

This year we're going to score the big race.
Since it's inception it's been a run what ya brung no rules first one to Dunedin Causeway wins.

This year Tampa Bay Cat Sailors is going to run this as a two day event.

Day one, Lemans start from Davis Island sea plane basin to Dunedin Causeway. Start time 8 AM. The distance is approx 75 miles.

If you ever wanted to try a long race this would be a good one.

Only two person boats will be allowed for this race.

Trophies given for top three places and one for line honors.

Registration includes one T-Shirt and two drink tickets good at Cricketers, a pub located on the Causeway. They will also have a appetizer bar set up for us, a private section for race participants, and an outstanding band (Tribal Style).We will do the Trophy presentations there.

We will also do registration for the Mini Macho at the same time. For those that register for the Mini Macho this will be a pre-race party.

Registration will be at Davis Island Friday March 23rd from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday morning starting at 6 am.

Skippers meeting 7:00 am.


Mini Macho will take place Sunday the 25th.

Day two, this will be a distance race circling Caladesi Island and Clearwater Beach. If the breeze is up some additional distance will be added. This is a course that gives open water (the Gulf) and a technical leg (skinny water) St. Joesph Sound.

This race is open to all boats. There will be three classes, High, Low Portsmouth and Spin.

Trophies three deep per class.

Registration will be Saturday afternoon with the race committee on the Causeway and at Cricketers after the big race.

You are encouraged to register at the beach or at Cricketers. Skipper and crew will receive a drink ticket good at Cricketers. There will also be a appetizer bar.

Skippers meeting 10 am. White flag 11 am.

Cost:
For both days $55.00 includes two t-shirts, two drink tickets.

For one day $30.00. Includes one t-shirt and one drink ticket.

TBCS members $5.00 off.

Lodging. There are a couple of hotels close by the Causeway. I live about ten minutes away from the Causeway and am offering my back yard for a tent or anywhere there's an open space in the house.

Logistics. If anyone wants to do the big race but doesn't have help to move stuff around please contact me. We will do whatever we can to help out. Try not to wait to the last momment however. I realize the weather plays a role in whether to do it or not.

My hope is to have a official NOR posted on tampabaycatsailors.com by the end of the week.


Contact :

Mike 727-410-7961 or Jon 813-215-6767