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“I want to take this opportunity to thank you and congratulate you and your entire team at Premiere Racing for the great job you did with this year's Race Week.  It truly was a classy event and that is no small order considering the multitude of complications and changes that must have developed as a result of the current economic conditions…, thank you again for a fantastic week.”     

Michael Sudofsky, J/80 Bob Dylan, Marion, MA

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"The J/80 class has been a key part of the one design racing in Key West in recent years.  The class leadership sets the standard for working to make the event achievable to owners across the country while promoting participation and competing in the best of spirit of the sport. We're confident that 2011 will produce yet another stellar fleet. We've added new expense savings and logistics information that complement the excellent program that your class already has in place. J/80 sailors are encouraged to check out expense savings specifics on our Affordable Key West page."                   

                                                                     Peter Craig, Race Chairman

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Key West 2011 Entry Form (pdf)

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There are often owners seeking charters for Key West. If you have a J/80 and wish to make it available to another owner for charter, please let Premiere Racing or your class know.

In addition to the J/World Annapolis listing, private charter listings can be posted in the Charter section on the event web site. Individuals desiring a charter or offering their boat for charter can submit information for posting at no charge. Email: Premiere Racing

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Please be sure to check out the event logistics page for answers to your logistics questions.  Though in the case of the J/80 class, please go to the J/80 web site for class specific logistics answers. You can also email Kristen Robinson to discuss Class specific details.

Dockage/Launch/Haul/Trailer Storage: As arranged last year by your US Class President, Kristen Robinson, the package rates at Old Island Harbor are still in play and at the same rates as last year. Marina maps and more information on the marinas page.

The least expensive Old Town Marina ($3.50/foot) is the Historic Seaport Marina. They offer a rafting rate of $2.75/foot.

Staging-Mast In-Launch-Haul-Mast Out:  There are numerous options available in Key West and on Stock Island (see the Key West logistics page). A new event mobile marina operation (Coffin Marine) was in play at Truman Waterfront Property last year and received very favorable reviews from boat owners and boat captains. Their rates were 10% lower than what S&S Mobile Marina charged in 2009. We are working with Coffin Marine to establish a special rates. More to follow…

Trucking through the Keys: Please see the Key West logistics page for guidance on trucking restrictions.  J/80s are in a fortunate position in that for trailer load widths of less than 8 feet 6 inches, there are no time restrictions, and permits and escorts are not required.For details and questions: the Florida Department of Transportation numbers and links are on our logistics page. We are asking the Key West Chamber of Commerce to lobby the Florida DOT to provide relief on trucking and escort restrictions. More to follow over the summer months...   

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Premiere Racing has implemented an early entry discount, sharply reduced the advanced access card price, and one card is included with each entry. Details and more here.

Key West will again be designated as the class 2011 Midwinter Championship. There will be a special championship trophy awarded to the class winner on Friday at the final awards presentation.

The J/80 Class will again be using Kattack for daily race viewing!

We will continue working closely with the class and individual boat owners who are regulars at Key West Race Week in our collective attempt to keep your fleet numbers high.

One of the most effective tools is for J/80 owners to make their intentions known.

As we all know, good competition begets more entries! If you have Key West on your racing calendar for 2011 or are even giving it serious consideration at this point, please notify Premiere Racing or your Class Representatives so we can update the all-important “Early Entry Plans” section.

We look forward to working with the J/80 class in the months ahead and welcome your comments and suggestions.

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Please see the Current Event Entry List on Yachtscoring.com

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Enter now on YachtScoring.com or contact your Class Representative  or Premiere Racing with your updates.

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"We are doing this for the experience. We are not concerned with the final result or worried about placing, we just want to soak in the atmosphere and learn as much as we can.  Everybody talks about Key West and what a fabulous regatta it is so we are very, very excited to be participating. This is going to be an amazing experience for us.”

Jeremy Reynolds, J/80 Magic in Motion, Annapolis, MD

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