{"id":8300,"date":"2016-09-22T02:34:19","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T06:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e3c.759.myftpupload.com\/?p=8300"},"modified":"2023-03-04T11:51:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T16:51:51","slug":"things-you-should-know-about-the-2016-columbus-day-regatta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primeluxuryrentals.com\/things-you-should-know-about-the-2016-columbus-day-regatta\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You Should Know about the 2016 Columbus Day Regatta"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The 2016\u00a0Annual Columbus Day Regatta is the premiere sailboat racing event in Southeast Florida! Held\u00a0every year since 1956, the regatta celebrates Christopher Columbus and the voyages of discovery that\u00a0led to the discovery of America.<\/p>\n

For Miami locals, this is not just a race, is the Mardi Gras of the sea, the perfect excuse to rent a boat and enjoy the sea in whole other way. If you do want to participate in the actual race and official events here is a short guide. If you are looking for party, scroll down after the “bonus fact”.<\/p>\n

If you plan to participate, here are a few things you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Date: Oct 8 – 10<\/li>\n
  2. Entries are due by midnight on October 3, 2016 \u2013 ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.<\/li>\n
  3. You need to fill out the form found here: www.columbusdayregatta.net<\/li>\n
  4. There are several classes: PHRF class, One Design, Assigned Rating, Multihull, Gunkhole, Salm\u00a0Freedom and Beach Cats.<\/li>\n
  5. If your boat is not rated, you need to send a picture and a copy of the manufacturer specifications\u00a0with your entry directly to the Coral Reef Yacht Club. The committee will determine your class.<\/li>\n
  6. Once entered, you can pick up your race packer, which includes your final sailing instructions, class\u00a0flag, Columbus Day flag, course information, starting times, boat number and scratch sheet starting\u00a0October 6, 2016.<\/li>\n
  7. The Saturday Day 1 course is Quickflash to Black Ledge and on Sunday Day 2, the course is the\u00a0reverse. The route is marked with orange flags.<\/li>\n
  8. Arrange for your docking before the day of the event, the sooner the better. This is a popular event.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    BONUS FACT: This is the oldest event held in Biscayne Bay and has been recognized by descendents of\u00a0Columbus himself. In 1960, the Columbus Day Cruising Regatta Club brought in the 17 th Duke of\u00a0Veraguas, Cristobal Colon and his Duchess to witness the annual event. The Duke, a direct descendent of\u00a0Christopher Columbus, gave the committee permission to use the original Columbus coat of arms as a\u00a0club emblem.<\/p>\n

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    Columbus Day Weekend at Elliot Key<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    If peace and quite is what you seek, this is not the place to be. Adult beverages will be consumed in vast quantities.<\/p>\n

    Location: Elliot Key<\/p>\n

    Date: Oct 8 – 10<\/p>\n

    Don’t have a boat? We can help you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Park Services issued a couple of statements and guides to guide participants of this event.<\/p>\n

    “To help ensure your safety and the protection of fragile park resources, all boats must anchor within the marked anchorage area off the northern end of Elliott Key (see handout), with a maximum of 5 boats rafted together, and a minimum distance of 100 feet between rafts of vessels, or between individual, non-rafted vessels. Additionally, the anchoring of vessels immediately outside the “Mandatory Anchorage Area” is prohibited. These special regulations are in effect from 12:01 am on Friday, October 9 through 11:59 pm on Monday, October 12, 2015 These regulations are in place to allow emergency vessels to navigate to and through the area as quickly as possible.”<\/p>\n

    Important Existing regulations:<\/p>\n