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Key West Race Week - Testimonials “I think the venue is terrific and the organization is tremendous. This is one of the most proficiently organized regattas in the world.” Brad Butterworth; 4-times America’s Cup Winner “We had and excellent experience over at the small boat venue. The race committee did a great job banging off quality races in a timely fashion. The shore organizers were friendly and accommodating. It was really a well run event.” Chuck Brown; RIGPRO “It truly is wonderful to be back here in Florida. We had lovely conditions today with the sun shining brightly and the wind blowing strong. That is why we all come here to go sailing in the winter. There aren’t many places in the world this nice at this time of the year.” Colm Barrington, Ker 50 Magic Glove (Dublin, Ireland) “The Conch Republic’s warm sunshine and atmosphere can’t be beat in January; throw in fierce competition and good breezes, and it’s easy to see why so many pro and amateur racers never miss this event.” Windcheck Magazine “I sensed no change in the atmosphere at the regatta other than it was widely known that boat registrations were down from prior years. The parties were great and seemed to be more energized than last year.” Bill Sweetser, J/109 Rush, Annapolis, MD "It's been a great week. Great wind, great competition, great venue for sailing. As usual, Key West offered a variety of conditions, which really challenges the crew. The race committee did a perfect job all week, made all the right decisions." Massimo Ferragamo, Swan 45, Bellicosa “Good breeze, competitive racing, and a good blend of pros and true lovers of the sport. Mix all that together with a few beers (or rums) and a tropical climate and what you have is a great time…Peter Craig and his Premiere Racing have been doing a fantastic job of organizing this event for many years and have made it the best winter sailing event in the world.” Paul Cayard, America’s Cup/Volvo Race Skipper
"To be named Boat of the Week in Key West is a tremendous honor. This is one of the greatest regattas in the world and that is why I'm so thrilled to receive this trophy.” Jim Richardson, Owner Farr 40 Barking Mad
“Key West Race Week. Great venue, even better racing… Heading down to Key West brings back many great memories. The venue, both on the water and shoreside is one of the best there is. ” Peter Isler, America’s Cup Champion
“Key West Race Week continues to be America’s best, most important regatta.” Gary Jobson; America’s Cup Hall of Famer “The very venue is sweet elixir for winter-weary northern sailors. The race tracks are bright and breezy, and the shoreside attractions are funky and fun…Key West might be the ultimate get-away...Shoreside, Key West buzzes with activity around the clock. A laid-back attitude, great food, and an array of famous watering holes make the destination as attractive off the water as on.” SpinSheet Magazine
“Premiere Racing is in the business of putting on sailboat races, and, truth be told, they do it as well as or better than any other organization in the world…” Sarasota Herald Tribune “In fact, it was only through the skill of Craig’s race managers that the event fell just two races shy of its planned schedule of 10. Moreover, their choices of when to run races and when to keep the boats held at the dock were pretty much perfect…. Anyone who has ever faced this as a race officer can appreciate the skill…” Seahorse Magazine “Some of the best of the best from the Volvo, America's Cup and various world championships…came to South Florida seeking competitive racing, double-digit winds, warm air and water, and sunny skies - leave your foul weather gear at home - and that's exactly what they got.” Latitude 38 “Key West Race Week delivered the type of conditions for which the southernmost point of the United States is famous… sunny skies and temperatures in the 80’s all five days of the regatta, which was superbly organized by Premiere Racing. Adding to the scene were top-notch sailing conditions – steady 10-14 knot winds and flat water off the Conch Republic.” Spinsheet Magazine “Key West is a very prestigious event. It’s a season-opener with many great names involved and a level of competition that few regattas can claim to have. We generally refer to her as ‘Uncle Sam’s Spi Quest’, the Spi Quest being our major regatta, with 500+ boats each year. Your regatta is regarded as equal to our best one here.” Jocelyn Bleriot; Chief Editor of the French Course Au Large magazine “There’s plenty of elbow-rubbing opportunities in our sport, but there are few events equal to Key West Race Week in this regard… And with an entire generation of Cup sailors toeing the AC unemployment line, there is no better time to be here amongst them than now. They are literally all here…” Sailing World Magazine |
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