Tomorrow night, Team Adrenalin flies down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to compete in the the 2008 Key Largo Steeplechase. This will mark the second time our team has sailed this race.
This race is run with a low key demeanor, however it is not forgotten that it is indeed an extreme endurance race. Race committee, legendary Rick White recommends that only experienced catamaran sailors participate. Racing over 110 miles on a 20 foot catamaran is no easy task no matter how you look at it. Over the years, teams have endured various conditions, from gail force winds to calm conditions. Either can be equally as tolling on sailors. High winds test sailors and boats, while calm conditions can lead to a long day on the water possibly even a finish after dark.
This race is a true gem of catamaran sailing, it is the favorite event of the year for many competitors. Where else can you race in the clear blue waters of the jet stream on day and the mangroves of the Florida Everglades the next?
We are extremely excited about this year's race. We hope that we can use our experience last year to improve our results this year. This is a race that you really need to be familiarized with the course to do well!
Stay tuned for updates over and after the weekend on Adrenalinsailing.com!
Also, checkout Catsailor.com for updates from the race organizers.
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