Key West Tactics – Afterguard Challenge                          Panel Discussion presented by North Sails

With a record fleet in place and a gathering of talent that is rarely seen at any regatta, finishing at the top of your class this week will be a challenge. A sure way to help your chances is for you and your crew to stop by the Race Week Tent just before the Skipper’s Meeting and find out how best to put yourself in a position to win against the best of the best. Join this panel of champions as they reveal their thoughts and take your questions about a myriad of tactical decisions, the unique intricacies of Key West racing, achieving consistent starts, course management, wind trends, and more.

                            Moderator:     Andreas Josenhans

                                   Panel:    Steve Benjamin            Mark Reynolds

Vince Brun                    Jochen Schumann

Robbie Haines               Ian Walker

Brian Porter                   Tom Whidden 

                                                                               

               

Boat Speed - Tune & Trim To Win                      Tailored Panel Discussions for four distinct groups

Four separate panels comprised of world & class champions, yacht designers, sail makers and industry stalwarts will discuss tuning and trimming tips. Join these panels of experts at they share their boat speed secrets. These sessions promise to be entertaining and informative for One Design, PHRF and IMS competitors at Race Week.

                     Melges 24                   1D35                   Farr 40 - Mumm 30               J/105 – J/80

Moderator:   Dave Ullman            Farley Fontenot             Peter Isler                     Jeff Johnstone                          

       Panel:   Bruce Ayers           Per Anderson                Phil Garland                  Will Keyworth    

                   Vince Brun             John Bertrand                Chris Larson                  Jay Lutz

          Argyle Campbell     Robert Hughes              Larry Leonard                 Chris Perkins

          Buddy Melges         Terry Hutchinson            Jim Richardson              Andy Skibo

          Harry Melges          Brian Ledbettor              Geoff Stagg                   Bob Taylor

          Nigel Young            John Wylie                    Gary Weisman               Seadon Wijsen

 

Saucony 5K Road Race                                    Saucony Shoes presents a different kind of Team Racing       

Start & Finish for this 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) fun-run will be at the Race Week reception tent. Great prizes including Saucony Running Shoes, Gift Bags and T-Shirts will be awarded to the top three men and women finishers, the top three teams and the top three finishers in each of the following categories:

                                    19 & under        Male & Female              60 & Over       Male & Female

                                    20-29                Male & Female              Owner/Skipper

                                    30-39                Male & Female              Key West Resident

                                    40-49                Male & Female              Race Committee Member

                                    50-59                Male & Female             

Team Competition:  Prizes for the first, second and third 3-person teams (must be crew from the same boat) - using low point scoring. A souvenir Saucony T-Shirt for the first 200 to register. Awards will be presented immediately following the race. Entry Fee is waived for those with Race Week ID Cards and $10.00 for all others. Registration forms are included in all Skipper bags, available at the Race Headquarters and at the starting area before the race.

 

The 2003 America’s Cup                                     Panel Discussion presented by Premiere Racing

There has been no shortage of surprises on the America’s Cup scene since Team New Zealand’s 5-0 drubbing of Prada.  The shuffle of sailing and designer talent between countries and syndicates has been unprecedented. While Team New Zealand will once again prove very difficult to beat, the gap will certainly close and prospects of a clean sweep for the 2003 edition are unlikely. With budgets less of an issue and two-boat testing well under way, the Louis Vuitton series promises to be even more intense and closely contested if that is possible.  Come join the discussion with some of the biggest names on the America’s Cup scene.

 

                                                Moderator:           Bob Fisher 

                                                Panel:                    Dean Barker                         Gary Jobson        

Gavin Brady                                                                                   Russell Coutts                      Ken Read             

John Cutler                           Tom Whidden     

                                                                                               

 

  

PHRF  Issues for Race Week 2002                              Panel Discussion presented by Quantum Sails       

We promised last year that the PHRF panel discussion during Race Week would play a role in determining policy for weight limits in future events. Indeed it did. This year’s discussion will expand to include other important issues including class splits, sportboats and the handicapping process. Come join this panel of yacht owners, PHRF rating experts and designers to discuss and debate PHRF issues that will effect all Key West PHRF competitors in 2002 and may have a trickle down effect to PHRF sailing in your area.

 

  Moderator:         Bill O’Malley      

  Panel:                    Bruce Bingman    Dan Nowlan                                                                                                                   Chris Bouzaid      Greg Stewart                        

                                  John Collins         Peter Craig

                                                                                               

 

 

Afternoon panel discussions will be held under the Race Week Tent at the Historic Seaport.

Details, including updated panel composition, can be found at Race Headquarters,

on the Notice Board and in each issue of Race Week News.