Region 7-Hot Water Tour April Fools Bash!!

Hot Water Tour Staff

Region 7 Race Promoters
Location
Largo, FL
What: Region 7 HOT WATER TOUR April Fools Day Bash.

When: April 1st, 2007 (April Fools Day)

Where: St. Petersburg, Florida (Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier Exit) Directions below.

Who: Anyone is invited to come, you do not have to be a racer to attend.

Cost:
It's FREE!!




The Hot Water Tour would like to extend an open invitation to anyone that would like to attend it's first annual APRIL FOOLS DAY BASH! This will be an informal gathering of riders and racers in order to get prepared for the upcoming 2007 race season. This will also be an excellent opportunity to meet the Hot Water Tour staff, get the low down of what to expect from the upcoming season, ride some bouys with other racers, fine tune your skis for the upcoming year, and get excited about the 2007 race season without all the stresses of race day.

We will be setting up bouys on Sunday morning, getting the start line in place, and a course marshal boat will be in the water. We will be running a organzied practice session that will have the following categories:

-Beginner ski (Newby's, beginners, amauter, and novice riders only)

-Advanced ski (Expert, Pro-am, and Pro riders only)

-Runabout 800 open (all Runabout 800 riders allowed)

-Sport open (all Sport class riders allowed)

-Beginner Runabout 1200 (Newby's, beginners, amauter, and novice riders only)

-Advanced Runabout 1200 (Expert, Pro-am, and Pro riders only)


A total of six seperate practice heats will be run per session and eash session will be alternated throughout the day and will run as many sessions as we can from 11am till 5 or 6pm. Each session will last 20 minutes.

Anyone can attend. You do not have to be a racer to ride and you do not have to ride the course if you choose not to. There is plenty of space to ride elsewhere besides on the course. This is an excellent opportunity to get your feet wet, ask questions, and mingle with current racers. If you have never raced before or are planning on participating in your first race this year, this is a good way to get to know fellow riders and racers.

You MUST be on the starting line when your sessions is ready to go, however, you do not have to do a formal start if you choose not to, you just have go in between the starting gate when your practice session is released onto the track in a safe manner. Nobody is allowed to jump in after the practice session has started, you must wait until your next practice session if you miss your turn. DO NOT CUT THE COURSE. Anyone doing this will get warned only once, if you do not comply, you will be asked to stay off the course, or asked to leave. Anyone riding on the course MUST wear a full faced helmet and USCG approved life jacket. NO EXCEPTIONS. Shoes are highly recommended as the beach is shelly. Gloves and eye protection are also highly recommended. Lets have fun, but also be safe at the same time.

Please Read and understand the following rules:

This gathering is designed to boost interest levels in riding and racing as well as boost the excitement level of the upcoming race season. This is an informal gathering, therefore, it is considered a non-event and is NOT sanctioned by any sanctioning body including the APBA, IJSBA, or Hot Water Tour. By attending this event you are agreeing to abide by the rules set for this gathering.

Anyone riding in a unsafe or irresponsible manner will be asked to leave. Please respect others that may be enjoying the beach as it is a public beach. If you have a bad attitude or are looking for trouble, please do not attend. We want everyone to have a good time enjoying a common interest, the passion for riding and racing.

Ride at your own risk.

We ask that you please do not bring enclosed trailers or RV's to the beach as parking is very limited and the beach is EXTREMELY soft and run the risk of getting stuck. Since this is a NON event, we are also trying to be as low key and discreet as possible since we can be seen directly from a major highway that runs right along side the beach. We do not want law enforcement to shut down the practice session. Therefore, NO commercial signs or banners are allowed. If Law enforcement does come by, it is your responsibility to make sure your PWC's and vehicles are equipped with all the necessary safety equipment (i.e whistle, fire extinguisher, license plate, etc.) needed in order to make it legal to drive or ride in Florida. Please clean up after yourselves. There are trash cans on the beach so please use them. If you choose to bring dogs, please clean up after them as well.

No four wheelers are allowed since you can back your vehicle right to the waters edge and are not needed here. There will be plenty of people to help bring your ski to the water if you choose to park away from the waters edge. Just ask. A 4X4 truck is recommended since the beach is soft. NO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED. Anyone caught drinking and riding will be asked to leave. Ride responsibly.

Directions:

Going Northbound on I-275, pay toll and drive over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Look for the North Skyway Fishing Pier sign that looks like this: http://www.interstate275florida.com/ssb/23.jpg. Take exit and make a right at the stop sign. Beach is on the Right hand side.

Going Southbound on I-275, pay toll and drive south until you see the North Skyway Fishing Pier sign that looks like this: http://www.interstate275florida.com/ssb/02.jpg. Take exit and make a left at the stop sign. Go under the overpass and road will turn to the left. Site will be on the right hand side.

Picture of site is attached below.

Also, if you have not done so as of yet, please forward your name, address, daytime telephone number, cell phone number, and e-mail adress here to get updated into our computer system: robert@hotwatertour.com

First race of the season is less than 2 months away!! Send that info in now!!

See you There!!!
 

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Hot Water Tour Staff

Region 7 Race Promoters
Location
Largo, FL
Thanks guys. Should be a good way to get everyone ready for the upcoming race season. Our First tour stop is less than 2 months away and want everyone to be ready to represent from Region 7 this year at the Nationals and World Finals. You guys gonna be able to make it?? It would be cool to finally meet you BK. Ronny, this place makes a sweet backdrop for pictures.:Banane01:

Pete
 

Hot Water Tour Staff

Region 7 Race Promoters
Location
Largo, FL
:Banane01: :biggrin: We hope so. Good way to get to know some more riders as well. Should be a good time no matter what. Plus, we actually get to ride as well!!
 

Hot Water Tour Staff

Region 7 Race Promoters
Location
Largo, FL
Freestyler are more than welcomed to come along as well. PLENTY of room to go do what you like. There is a sand bar that runs along the northeast edge of the beach but there is deep water on the south side of the beach out a little ways.
 
I think this is a great idea. I am not sure however if we will be able tyo make it. 8 hour drive home after practice on a sunday is to far. Hope to m ake many of the races this year though.
 

Hot Water Tour Staff

Region 7 Race Promoters
Location
Largo, FL
I'm sure there will be people there riding on Saterday. You can ride all day Sat. and half day on Sunday and still make it home at a decent time. Just a thought. :biggthumpup:

Also, my parents own a small Motel about 20 minutes from the practice area w/very resonable rates, heated pool, clean rooms, and across the street from the beach if you don't have to be back till Monday. I can check to see how many rooms we have available that weekend if interested. Jeff Jacobs even stayed there once.:woot:
 
If anybody in the Mississippi/Alabama/Georgia/Northern Fl. area has an extra place on the trailer or wants to mabey use my rig (got room for 2 mabey 3 ski's, 4 people, quad, tote, etc.) let me know. I'd realy like to make this since Clearwater got cancelled. I need some good practice before Parker! I would try and make it solo but thats out of my budget. Also, if anybody from the above mentioned areas is going to the Deerfield race instead let me know! Thanks, David
 

Hot Water Tour Staff

Region 7 Race Promoters
Location
Largo, FL
Alright guys. It's about that time. We have only 4 days until this Sunday and looks like the weather will be shinning for us here in Florida. Hope everyone can make it down to have some fun.

See you there!!
 
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