Use this form to APPLY to be one of the Support Vessels for the Regatta. A $100 non refundable donation is required with your application. The final selection of Support Vessels will be made by the Race Committee based on the requirements of the race. Please consider the following before you apply!
· Race Safety, Communication and Committee Boats

o Such vessels must be capable of sailing with the race boats 250+ miles non-stop to Cuba in rough weather

o Able and willing to take a boat in tow if needed

o Able to stand offshore for the race finish line – perhaps up to 18 hours.

· Provision and Contribution Delivery Vessels – these boats could depart from Key West

o Able to securely transport two or more Optimist sailboats and related equipment

o Serve as “Hotel Boats” – many of the sailboats may have more crew than accommodations

o Carry Provisions

§ If we are to be there for 5 days with 500 people and not spend any money we will need to carry about $44,000 worth of Food, Water and other beverages! This is going to take significant freezer capacity and storage room!

Support Vessels selected will be required to pay the balance of the $1,000 Race Entry Fee upon Regatta Approval by the US Government which includes includes the following:

*Answering the Question is Required