Lime Fleet Regatta Plans

Good morning Lime Fleet families, 

The kids are having a great time sailing and some are getting close to learn to race. We are looking at each sailor and challenging them to work on skills to complete their LYC level 1. I think  several the kids who have sailed the fall program will be ready to sail in an away regatta by February 27th. The Buccanneer Blast regatta is in Key Largo, so it is nice and close. Doing a regatta for the first time is exciting and fun! We often have 150+ Optis sailing at different levels from all over the US at this event. It is a great chance for your child to see how their sailing experience connects with a world-wide sport. LYC will be transporting boats and supplying Coaching support on shore and on the water to guide each sailor through the process. Even if your child is not ready to race by then, it may be nice for them to go on a motorboat to watch and be part of the whole event. 

If you are interested in going, please let me know so that we can discuss your child’s specific skills at this point in time. A lot can happen in one month at their ages :)

Logistics: 

BEFORE YOU START...Please refer to the Opti Parent Survival Guide on our LYC Opti blog    https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5Bh0OFIqvYFck1CcUpSR3ZFazQ&usp=sharing

To sign up for the regatta:

1. Sign up for event:  https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=11387

2. sign up on LYC Optiblog to get your boat transport: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5Bh0OFIqvYFQXI4czJlLUxBRGc&usp=sharing&tid=0B5Bh0OFIqvYFcjBwa3FoeXhGRVE 

FYI - click on the little box with an arrow jumping out of it in the top right corner to edit spreadsheet, this is a googledoc. Subscribe to the optiblog to get access to EVERYTHING for this program :)

3. Book hotel

For your information, here is the contact information for our supporting hotels for this year's Buccaneer Blast.  YOU MUST CALL THE RESERVATION DESK DIRECTLY AND ASK FOR THE UPPER KEYS SAILING CLUB DISCOUNT.  Otherwise the reservation agent taking your call won't know to associate USKC with the Buccaneer Blast event. 

MARINA DEL MAR RESORT - 527 Carribean Drive, Key Largo

Phone: 305-451-4107; Weekend Standard Room Rate: $149; Marina View: $169

HOLIDAY INN - 99701 Overseas Highway, Key Largo

Phone: 305-451-2121; Weekend Standard Room: $159; Pool View $179; Marina View $169

COURTYARD MARRIOTT  - 99751 Overseas Highway, Key Largo

Phone: 305-451-3939; Weekend Standard Room: $169; Marina View: $$189

KEY LARGO BAY MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT - 103800 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo

Phone: 305-453-0000; PLS ADVISE RESERVATION AGENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE THE SOCIAL ROOM RATE (CORP ID ZS7). 

4. Optional: Rent a boat so you can come out and watch! This is a family trip, bring a cooler and make it your fun weekend too! If you want to team up with other families, please use the email list above to communicate and coordinate. We are all part of Team LYC and all are welcome!!!!

http://www.boatrental411.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to me before or after practice or contact Julia Melton, the LYC Sailing Director at 954-524-5500.

All the best, 

Sharon Seymour-Johnson
LYC Sailing Coach

cell (401) 662 - 3515