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LOGISTICS |
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Boat Storage
Boat Transport
Budgets and Planning
Charter
Insurance
Key West Marinas
Mobile Marina
Road
Advisories/Transport
So. Florida
Boatyards |
For those boat owners
who wish to compete in Key West, you can be assured that there will
be a place to moor your race boat.
Read more in the marinas section
South Florida
marinas are viable options for "big boat" launch and haul.
We are in the
process of verifying and updating all marina and boat yard
information, and will update this information on a regular basis.
Read more on that page
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KEY
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Accommodations
Around Town Guide
Mopeds & Bicycles
Race Viewing
Tourist Information
Weather |
Looking for the
perfect place to stay?
Our HOST HOTELS and INNS
OFFER YOU THE
BEST OF KEY WEST!
learn more....
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The Accommodation Center
877-546-5824
305-296-4887
The Accommodation Center can
provide you with rates, availability and amenities on hundreds of
vacation accommodations in the Florida Keys, Key West and the South Gulf
Beaches. South Beach and Ft. Lauderdale.
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VEHICLE RENTAL
Budget Rent A Car |
Budget Rent A Car
The
official car rental supplier for Acura Key West 2008
Reservations: call
toll free 1-800-772-3773
For the best rates use the
special Discount # U070205
Make reservations online
at
Budget.com
(use this link and the
discount number is prefilled) |
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BOAT LAUNCH /
HAUL / STAGING |
S & S Mobile Marinas
Services include:
Setup, Launch, Haul and Break Down of boats as well as Full Valet
Service.
877.263.7670 Office
410.263.7670 Office
410.263.6099 Fax
Key West Sign-up and Information:
stoutmarinedatabase
S&S Home Page:
www.mobile-marinas.com
Email:
TaraStout@mobile-marinas.com
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BOAT TRANSPORT |
Whether your boat is self-trailered, professionally transported or
delivered to Key West on its own bottom, there are various
transporter, boatyard, marina and mobile marina options between Palm
Beach and Key West to utilize for your race week needs.
(launch/haul/staging/storage)
We
have listed a number of them here for your convenience |
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Cooky's Marine
Transport
Independently Owned and Operated
Free
Quotes - Online Quotes:
www.cookystransport.com/
Email:
rcooky@cox.net
phone: 401-864-3705 |
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BOAT TRANSPORT
OVERSEAS |
Dockwise
Yacht Transport (DYT) is the world’s
leading provider of logistic solutions tailored to the mobility
needs of the global yachting community. Based in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, DYT currently operates a fleet of four dedicated,
semi-submersible yacht carriers on a liner service.
DYT
is taking yacht transport into a new era by introducing the world’s
first specifically-built yacht carrier, YACHT EXPRESS, allowing more
frequent sailing coverage to popular destinations.
Dockwise Yacht Transport is the
most trusted name in the yacht transport industry and has proven its
expertise in more than 8,000 operations since launching the service
in 1989. For more information on the
company’s unique service and their sailing schedule:
web:
www.yacht-transport.com
email:
dyt.usa@dockwise-yt.com |
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BOAT TRANSPORT
OVERSEAS |
Peters and May Yacht
Transport
World leaders in the
safe global shipment of yachts, RIBs, support containers and all
yachting equipment for more than 30 years. They offer float on-float
off, as well as lift on and off services. They also take care of
delivery of masts, rigging, sails and equipment. They offer weekly
service to and from the US, Caribbean, Europe, Baltic, Med, Far East
& Middle East. A dock to dock service.
Contact:
Operations
Director Gerald Price
gerald@petersandmay.com
+44 (0) 23
80 480 490 tel
+44 (0)23 80 480 400 fax
www.petersandmay.com |
Peters & May Ltd.
Parham Drive.
Eastleigh . Southampton.
SO50 4NU. UK.
Tel: + 44 (0) 23
80 480 480
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BOAT TRANSPORT
OVERSEAS |
Sevenstar Yacht
Transport BV
Sevenstar is now the
largest lift on yacht transporter in the world. They move
TP52's, Swan 45's, Farr 40's, Swan 601's, Maxi's, etc on a regular
basis. They offer WORLDWIDE service with regular routes and special
tailor made service. Racing yachts are usually shipped with stepped
mast on their own or on our cradle. All transports are including an
all risk transport insurance. They also offer a service from the
West Med to Florida on a regular basis. Even a service from the WC
and from the Far East is something they can offer.
Contact: Richard
Klabbers
www.sevenstar.nl
+31 20
4488590 tel
+31 20
4488596 fax
info@sevenstar.nl
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TRAILERED BOAT STORAGE |
U-Store-It
Special discount rate available for trailered boats. Ideal location /
easy access, close to the Ft Lauderdale Airport (see map at
right).
Subject to availability
and. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Contact:
Johnnie Gurante
Email Phone:
(954) 525-3040
2010 NE
7th Street
Dania
Beach, FL 33004
WEB SITE:
www.u-store-it.com
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BOAT STORAGE |
Homestead Motor Speedway Storage Information
Storage of boat trailer. Water, electricity & dumpster use:
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$ 15 |
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Per Week:
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$100 |
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$300 |
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Land
storage with patrolling security.
WEB
SITE:
www.bigdogmarine.com/index_storage.htm |
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Homestead Transfer & Storage Company
Interstate agent for
North American Van Lines
32100 SW 187 Ave.
Homestead, FL 33030
WEB SITE:
www.Homesteadtransfer.com
Contact: Randy Griffitts, V.P. or Dean Chase, G.M.
Office:
305-247-5012
Fax:
305-247-9939
email:
Randy@htsnavl.com
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Fenced In 5 Acre Lot and Monitored with Security Cameras &
Motion Detector Alarm System.
Storage Rates For Boats:
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$200 (24' and under) |
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$250 (over 24' ) |
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Insurance for US SAILING
Members
BIG BOAT INSURANCE PROGRAM |
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MOPEDS AND BICYCLES
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Moped Hospital
601 Truman Ave.
Key West Fl 33040
1-305-296-3344
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Specializing in
Key West's finest selection of rental scooters and bicycles.
We offer single
scooters, scooters for two and custom built beach cruiser bicycles.
Explore Key West at your own leisurely pace. Locks, helmets and baskets
included.
Special 10 percent
race week discount on scooter rentals!
For more info:
www.mopedhospital.com
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RACE VIEWING
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The Liberty Fleet of Tall
Ships is proud to present the Liberty Clipper as the Official Race
Viewing Tall Ship for Acura Key West 2008.
AVAILABLE: Tues Jan 22,
Thurs Jan 24, and Friday Jan 25
Sail aboard the Official
Race Viewing Tall Ship, the 125’ Liberty Clipper, on Tuesday Jan 22,
Thursday Jan 24 and Friday Jan 25. Departure is at 9:00 AM from
Schooner Wharf, Key West, to see all the classes and races and return by
4:00 PM. Tickets are $75.00 per person plus tax and include continental
breakfast, lunch and complimentary soft drinks. Advance purchase
required. A full cash bar will be available.
Call The Liberty Fleet of
Tall Ships in Key West at 305-292-0332 to purchase tickets.
The Liberty Clipper is 125
feet long, 101 feet tall and 28 feet wide and is US Coast Guard
certified for 110 passengers. She is docked at Schooner Wharf Bar in
Key West from November through May and in Boston at the New England
Aquarium June through September. In both locations she carries
passengers on day sails, sunset and dinner sails, reenactment sails,
weddings and corporate and family charters. She also does about seven
weeks of offshore adventure vacation trips per year. In addition, the
Liberty Clipper was the winner of the 2005 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner
Race from Baltimore to Norfolk.
www.libertyfleet.com
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The Liberty Fleet of Tall
Ships
Gregory E. Muzzy,
President |
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KEY
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Key West Tourist and Travel
Information
A comprehensive tourist information web site:
www.fla-keys.com
Multi-language visitor guides are available on
the web site or free by writing to
Florida Keys & Key West Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box 1147, Key West, FL
33041, U.S.A. Or dial (305) 296-1552 or fax (305) 296-0788.
International Keys travelers also can take advantage of a new visitor assistance program once they arrive at the destination by calling 1-800-771-KEYS. A live, multilingual operator is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer any questions visitors may have.
Click
here to learn more.....
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Road Advisory for the
Florida Keys
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Road Advisory Update
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August and December 2007
There are ongoing road construction
activities and lane closures on US 1 south of Florida City
(Homestead). Premiere Racing is in regular contact with the
Florida Department of Transportation and local agencies. We will
post relevant information and updates as we learn about activities
that might impact boats coming to Key West in December or January.
But individuals should
contact the FDOT permit office (see below) directly regarding
current travel/permit status for their particular transit times
and dates as the situation is subject to change on short notice.
Please be advised of the following permit requirements and be
sure to make your arrangements as soon as reasonably possible.
Trailer basics:
- 8'6" and under do not require a
permit
- over 8'6" wide a load permit is
required
- 10' - 12' also require a
certified escort
- over 12' and up to 14' wide
require a law enforcement escort
- from the front of the truck
bumper to the rear of the trailer, the maximum length is 65' and
this measurement must include any overhangs such as a mast.
Currently:
- any trailers over 10' wide are
limited to night time only
- nothing over 14' wide is allowed
south of Florida City
Advice from FDOT - apply for your permit
and they will work through details and requirements with each
applicant. The website link has information and the permit forms:
www.fdotmaint.com/permit
For more information about permit requirements contact:
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Florida DOT Permit office: 850-410-5777 (ask for a trip
technician) Website:
www.fdotmaint.com/permit
Other FDOT
telephone numbers: (850) 414-4100
or Toll Free at
866-374-FDOT (3368).
December Road Construction Updates from FDOT:
In general, we anticipate that one lane of U.S. 1 at about MM
(Mile Marker) 107 will be closed Monday-Thursday from 8:30 p.m.
to 5:30 a.m. throughout the end of January. Also, one lane also
will be closed in the same location on Friday nights from 10
p.m. until 5:30 a.m. When one lane is closed, traffic uses the
other lane alternately, and a flagman will be on site to guide
them through the lane closure. Delays caused by these lane
closures have been minimal, and are generally no more than 10
minutes.
Speed limits have been reduced throughout the nine miles of our
construction zone and are strictly enforced. The speed limit is
45 mph from about MM 116 to about MM 108 and 35 mph from MM 106
to MM 108.
I believe wide loads on the Stretch are restricted to traveling
between midnight and 5 a.m. Any of your folks with wide loads
may want to contact FDOT to obtain a permit.
Patti Jones Public Information Officer
U.S. 1 "The Stretch" Reconstruction Project
Lane
restrictions will be the same until the end of January. 10 feet
and over will require a permit to travel South of Florida City.
Even though we will have night time Flagging Operations, wide
loads will have access. Saud Khan FDOT
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JANUARY 2008 ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Transit times:
Boats under 14'
can transit between 9pm-5am
Over 14'- 2-5am only
Best escort option:
Monroe County Sheriff Office-$120($30/hr...4 hr min)
Sgt Sue Morgan
305-797-0112
or
Lt Corey Bryan
305-853-3211
For Fl Keys traffic alerts and live webcams:
www.511southflorida.com
Note: Blanket Permits are not valid through the Keys. Need to apply
with FDOT for an individual trip permit
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WEATHER |
Current Key West Weather courtesy of
www.fla-keys.com/weather
National
Weather Services
National Weather Service, Key West
www.srh.noaa.gov/eyw |
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