[IslandTime]

You Gotta Regatta in Islamorada!
We’re doing it again- Come by land or sea!!!
A weekend of partying at the world’s greatest sandbar!!!


Dates: July 17-20

A word to the procrastinators- Rooms will fill up quickly as this is a popular weekend in the Keys; Book it and be done!

Here are a few different hotel options:
Hampton Inn: (305) 664-0073 (Recommended)
Holiday Isle: (305) 664-2321
Smuggler’s Cove: (305) 664-5564
La Siesta: (305) 664-2132
Pelican Cove: (305) 664-4435
Cheeca Lodge: (305) 664-4651

Need to rent a boat?
Holiday Isle Boat Rentals: (800) 327-7070 x695
Watermark Rentals: (305) 664-3380 (Recommended)
A1A Watersports: (305) 664-8182

[lars65inc]

I'm in! House is reserved and the dock spot is saved. See you there!

[rchevelle71]

gonna try to make this, if I dont have a race that weekend

[Its All Good]

Hey everyone,

New guy here from Clearwater, FL but loves to hang in the Keys...

The wife and I think this event sounds kick-ass and would love to come down. Just want to make sure that we have some folks to hang and party with when we get there instead of trolling around like an idiot.

What size boats do you normally get for this event? We are on a Sea Ray 220 Sundeck.

Thanks!

[lars65inc]

You'll fit right in! My Wife and friends are coming down on Weds night. We'll hook up when it gets closer.

[redlyne]

may take drive down for the day on sat or sun only. still too early to tell

[Its All Good]

Hey Island Time (or anyone else), have you ever stayed or know anything about Drop Anchor Resort (Drop Anchor Resort and Marina - Rates and Reservations)
?

I know its not high style, but I'm looking at the budget... A lot of trips this year.

[IslandTime]

Originally Posted by Its All Good

Hey Island Time (or anyone else), have you ever stayed or know anything about Drop Anchor Resort?

Never stayed there and don't know much about it. If you're on a budget, I'd recommend Smuggler's Cove- it's cheap, clean and has a great location.

[stonefree]

I've stayed at the Drop Anchor, the accomodations were ok but it's hard to get in and out of there in anything bigger than a 20 footer, especially if your going to use their ramp. It's a very, very narrow channel. Also, if you plan on returning at night by boat, it can be very tricky. I hope this helps.

[Its All Good]

Originally Posted by stonefree

I've stayed at the Drop Anchor, the accomodations were ok but it's hard to get in and out of there in anything bigger than a 20 footer, especially if your going to use their ramp. It's a very, very narrow channel. Also, if you plan on returning at night by boat, it can be very tricky. I hope this helps.

That's a HUGE help. I'm finding that there are a lot of places that take outboards only due to the difficulty of getting in and out at tide. Thanks Stonefree!

We usually stay at the Marriott in Key Largo but that might be a bit far. I know, I know, not exactly a budget place, but we're talking about Amex points baby! For the price its a great place to stay - great rooms, no resort fee, no fee for the boat ramp or overnight dockage for guests. I figure that it would take about $40 per day to get to and from the sand bar from there. The question is do I want to make that cruise???