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“This will be my 15th KWRW…There is no better place to be in the middle of January especially being from Chicago. Hoping that the entries will pick up in years to come after this economy improves. You folks do a great job of putting this event together.”

John Chick, Mariah 27 Bad Dog, Chicago Illinois

“You always do a great job and thanks for your efforts… I know you guys work hard to ensure the best competition possible, and I know it’s a tough job…Great racing in the PHRF 3 class, and from what I heard on and off the water, the owners of the other boats in our class agreed.  Thanks for taking the time to ensure good competition within the PHRF classes.”                                                                      Anson Mulder; North Sails

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"PHRF racing has long been a huge part of Key West Race Week. We're confident that 2011 will see larger overall fleet competing for the PHRF Midwinter championship. The improving economy, our new expense savings and straightforward logistics initiatives should all help boost the numbers. PHRF sailors are encouraged to check out expense savings specifics on our Affordable Key West page."                   

                                                                     Peter Craig, Race Chairman

Notice and Conditions of Race is posted - click to view online!

Text only NOR for reference (pdf)

Key West 2011 Entry Form (pdf)

Online Entry and Information - on Yachtscoring.com!

PHRF Rules & Regulations (pdf) Please be sure to read about the changes to crew weight limits

PHRF Handicap Application (pdf fill-in)

PHRF Handicap Renewal (pdf fill-in)

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Private charter listings are also 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.

Dockage: The least expensive Old Town Marina ($3.50/foot) is the Historic Seaport Marina. The Stock Island Marinas offer some very good rates and are all closest to the Division 3 racing area, where most PHRF boats race. The Truman Waterfront Property, managed by Premiere Racing as a temporary marina during race week is another economical option.

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.

Trucking through the Keys: Please see the Key West logistics page for guidance on trucking restrictions. Smaller boats with a trailer load width of less than 8 feet 6 inches are in a fortunate situation, as there are no time restrictions, and permits and escorts are not required.  

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 later this spring…   For details and questions: the Florida Department of Transportation numbers and links are on our logistics page.

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Key West 2011 has been designated the PHRF Midwinter Championship. There will be a special Midwinter trophy awarded to the overall PHRF winner on Friday at the final awards presentation.

With an improving economy (fingers crossed), our new expense savings and straight forward logistics initiative, we fully expect a bounce back year for the PHRF classes. Please see the details in the special web section.

We plan to communicate with individual boat owners who have attended Key West Race Week in in the past. One of the most effective tools for building participation is when owners 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 so we can update the all-important “Early Entry Plans” section.

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Current Entries: Preliminary Scratch Sheet

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“Thanks  to  all of  you for  your kind  encouragement for  the  First 10R,  and your  professionalism  for  putting together the true premier racing event in America. Now all I have to do is figure out how to be there too, instead of driving this desk!”

Wayne Burdick, President Beneteau

“This is the best place to go for sailing. We had our ups and downs, but there were perfect conditions today.”

            Rod Johnstone, Founder J/Boats

“Thanks for a great week! I reserved a slip for 2009 already, this was too much fun to do only once.”

Jim Powers, Owner J/109 Sea Trial

“…regardless of the handicaps, the PHRF 4C class was closely matched this year with boats rounding the marker buoys and completing the 5-mile course in close proximity.”

Temple (TX) Daily Telegram  

 “I hope KWRW is a big success for you all considering these tough economic times.  We just really enjoy your event.” 

Fred Prelle, 1D35, Houston, TX

“…You guys manage a first class operation and we look forward to the event. The weather was perfect… All in all, a most enjoyable experience. Thanks for the memories.”

Chuck Hutchinson; S2 7.9 Banshee (Minnesota)

“It’s pretty exciting because 20 years from now, somebody is going to win this National Championship award and our name is going to be on there first.”

            Robert Oberg; Beneteau 10R NKE Electronics, PHRF National Champion 

“Thanks for a great week of racing in Key West. As well, many thanks to (the race committee) for a stellar job on the division three circle. Look forward to seeing you again next year…”

Bill Titus, Summit 35 Act One, Newport, RI

“Many, many thanks for all of hard work that your team put out for the great regatta. I don't think it could have been any better, thanks again.”

            Jeff Kitterman; SR 33 As-If

“Thank you for another great year of racing in Key West. The regatta was spectacular as always due to your great leadership and the team you put together.”

Rick Wesslund, J/120 El Ocaso

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